Npd Procurement Lead

We’re not just another bike brand - we're an iconic, British motorcycle brand with over 120 years of history behind us. Our new state-of-the-art facilities in Solihull, West Midlands are home to a tight-knit, but ever-expanding team that's passionate about delivering exquisite riding experiences to our customers.

Under new ownership and proud to be part of the TVS Motor family, we're entering a new era of global success. And we want you to be a part of it

At Norton, we value respect, trust, and responsibility. We trust our employees to execute their roles exceptionally and professionally, and we value personal development, teaching, and learning. When you join our team, you'll have the opportunity to grow and learn alongside some of the most talented and dedicated people in the business.

So if you're passionate about motorcycles and looking to join a team that's shaping the future of this legendary brand, we'd love to hear from you

**The Role**

The NPD Procurement Lead will be responsible for leading all procurement activities within new product development (NPD) projects. Acting as the key interface among Procurement, Engineering, and Programme Management, you will ensure that sourcing decisions, supplier engagement, and material availability align with project milestones and cost objectives.

**Duties & Responsibilities**

- Develop and execute procurement strategies for NPD projects in alignment with overall business and engineering objectives
- Act as the primary procurement contact within NPD project teams, representing purchasing interests and managing escalations as required
- Drive techno-commercial sourcing decisions through the Joint Sourcing Council, ensuring alignment with category strategies and global supplier capabilities
- Ensure all procurement deliverables are aligned with project timelines, including APQP, Stage-Gate processes, and part delivery schedules
- Track, monitor, and report procurement KPIs and project progress to stakeholders
- Confidently present updates to senior management and cross-functional teams
- Participate in design reviews, gate reviews, and technical workshops to influence design-for-cost and manufacturability decisions early in the development process
- Manage procurement budgets for assigned projects, support change management, and drive cost optimisation and value engineering initiatives
Collaborate with category buyers to negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions for prototype, pre-series, and initial production phases
- Provide accurate cost inputs and Bill of Material (BOM) pricing during early project cost estimation and business case development
- Monitor and control procurement costs to ensure compliance with target cost objectives and profitability targets
- Evaluate new product cost for subsystems using zero-based costing, benchmarking, and comparative quotation analysis
- Build strong working relationships with internal teams and suppliers, ensuring effective communication and issue resolution
- Identify and pre-empt risks and issues within the supply chain, implementing proactive mitigation or escalation measures

**Skills & Experience Required**

- Proven experience in procurement or supply chain management within an automotive, motorcycle, or advanced manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of NPD / APQP / Stage-Gate project processes
- Demonstrable experience in cost engineering, supplier negotiation, and sourcing strategy development
- Strong commercial acumen and the ability to make balanced techno-commercial sourcing decisions
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across all levels of the organisation
- Confident presenter with the ability to clearly articulate complex information to cross-functional and leadership teams
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems (e.g., SAP or equivalent)
- Engineering or business-related degree (or equivalent professional experience)
- CIPS qualification or working towards (desirable)

**Rewards of working for Norton**:
We like to take care of our Nortoneers and we think we offer some pretty decent rewards. Here's what you'll get when you join the team:
Competitive salary package that recognises your skills and experience

A whopping 33 days of holiday (inc. Bank Hols) to relax and recharge

Generous pension scheme that sets you up for the future, with access to personalised advice.

Private Medical Insurance and a Cash Back Programme to keep you feeling your best

Life insurance (4x salary) because we've got your back no matter what

FREE fruit, got to have your five-a-day

WeCare Employee Assistance Programme, which includes access to online GP services, dietary advice, mental health support, bereavement counselling, and a fitness programme

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