NPD Procurement Leader
Expiring soon
Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced New Product Development (NPD) Procurement Lead to join John Crane on a permanent basis.
This role will be based from either our Slough (UK) or Lutin (Cz), with collaboration across our global sites, including Europe.
In this role, you will act as the procurement subject matter expert across new product development programmes, supporting projects from early concept through to product launch and stabilisation. You will work closely with Engineering, R&D, Product Management, Quality, Operations, and Category Management to ensure robust sourcing strategies, early supplier involvement, and successful commercialisation of new products.
Reporting into Procurement Excellence, you will play a critical role in ensuring that supplier capability, cost, risk, and lead‑time are optimised across all NPD stage‑gate milestones.
This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys working in a highly technical, engineering‑led environment and wants to have a direct impact on innovation, product introduction, and long‑term business performance.
John Crane is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
Duties & Responsibilities (not limited to)
Act as the primary procurement representative for assigned New Product Development projects
Support sourcing activities across all NPD gates, from market concept through to launch and end‑of‑life planning
Collaborate with Engineering, R&D, Product Management, Quality, Operations, and Category Managers to define sourcing strategies and supplier requirements
Conduct market and technology screening to identify suitable suppliers, materials, and emerging technologies
Enable early supplier involvement to support design‑for‑manufacture, cost optimisation, and risk reduction
Lead commercial negotiations for prototypes, tooling, and pre‑series components
Support make‑or‑buy assessments and value engineering initiatives
Coordinate supplier qualification activities alongside Quality, Engineering, and Sustainability teams
Ensure NDAs and relevant documentation are in place before quotation and sourcing activities begin
Act as the key interface between suppliers and internal stakeholders throughout the NPD lifecycle
Track procurement milestones, risks, and deliverables within project governance forums
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, ESG commitments, and regulatory requirements
Provide cost forecasts, supply risk assessments, and supplier performance updates to project teams
Contribute to continuous improvement within Procurement Excellence
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced New Product Development (NPD) Procurement Lead to join John Crane on a permanent basis.
This role will be based from either our Slough (UK) or Lutin (Cz), with collaboration across our global sites, including Europe.
In this role, you will act as the procurement subject matter expert across new product development programmes, supporting projects from early concept through to product launch and stabilisation. You will work closely with Engineering, R&D, Product Management, Quality, Operations, and Category Management to ensure robust sourcing strategies, early supplier involvement, and successful commercialisation of new products.
Reporting into Procurement Excellence, you will play a critical role in ensuring that supplier capability, cost, risk, and lead‑time are optimised across all NPD stage‑gate milestones.
This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys working in a highly technical, engineering‑led environment and wants to have a direct impact on innovation, product introduction, and long‑term business performance.
John Crane is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
Duties & Responsibilities (not limited to)
Act as the primary procurement representative for assigned New Product Development projects
Support sourcing activities across all NPD gates, from market concept through to launch and end‑of‑life planning
Collaborate with Engineering, R&D, Product Management, Quality, Operations, and Category Managers to define sourcing strategies and supplier requirements
Conduct market and technology screening to identify suitable suppliers, materials, and emerging technologies
Enable early supplier involvement to support design‑for‑manufacture, cost optimisation, and risk reduction
Lead commercial negotiations for prototypes, tooling, and pre‑series components
Support make‑or‑buy assessments and value engineering initiatives
Coordinate supplier qualification activities alongside Quality, Engineering, and Sustainability teams
Ensure NDAs and relevant documentation are in place before quotation and sourcing activities begin
Act as the key interface between suppliers and internal stakeholders throughout the NPD lifecycle
Track procurement milestones, risks, and deliverables within project governance forums
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, ESG commitments, and regulatory requirements
Provide cost forecasts, supply risk assessments, and supplier performance updates to project teams
Contribute to continuous improvement within Procurement Excellence
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