New Product Introduction (NPI) Buyer in Norwich

At Mirus Aircraft Seating, we are redefining performance seating for the aerospace industry. With cutting-edge design and precision engineering, we deliver high-quality, lightweight seating solutions to leading global aircraft manufacturers and operators.

Are you a detail-driven, process-focused purchasing professional with a passion for precision and performance? Mirus Aircraft Seating is expanding its Supply Chain function and we are looking for an ambitious and commercially astute NPI Buyer to play a critical role in our exciting growth journey.

This position will sit at the heart of our New Product Introduction programmes, supporting the successful delivery of innovative aircraft seating solutions by managing sourcing strategy, controlling costs and mitigating supply risk. Working closely with Engineering, Project Management and Category teams, the NPI Buyer will help ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and help source and maintain a robust, high-quality and sustainable supply base.

This role is ideal for a buyer with NPI experience in aerospace / automotive procurement who wants to apply their skills to the fast-growing aircraft interiors sector.

As an NPI Buyer at Mirus Aircraft Seating, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the planning, execution, and delivery of new and ongoing programmes within the organisation, ensuring that our supply chain is ready to support innovation from prototype through to full production.

• Source and select suppliers, negotiate prices, and place purchase orders
• Maintain effective supplier relationships to ensure on-time delivery of materials
• Conduct supplier performance evaluations and manage supplier performance improvements
• Contribute to cost-saving initiatives through effective sourcing strategies
• Maintain accurate records of procurement activities and inventory
• Work closely with the engineering and production teams
• Develop lean purchasing processes to enable optimum delivery and inventory reduction opportunities
• Manage handover of NPI Projects to be production capable and ready

The successful candidate will be proactive, highly organized, and capable of working across multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for purchasing activities across multiple programmes managing costs and sourcing risk to ensure programmes are delivered on-time, to budget and with a sustainable high quality supplier base. Responsible for managing material procurement information (MPI) with precision and efficiency, and ultimately ensuring supplier performance aligns with programme requirements.

• Manage procurement for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, ensuring supplier readiness from pre-production to delivery in line with programme schedules.
• Plan and execute procurement activities, defining goals, work plans, and development milestones.
• Ensure manufacturability, cost targets, and quality standards are met; support Design to Cost initiatives with suppliers and Engineering.
• Source, develop, and manage suppliers capable of meeting aerospace quality, delivery, and cost requirements.
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and supply agreements to secure value while protecting business interests.
• Act as liaison across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure seamless communication and execution.
• Maintain accurate ERP data (BOMs, lead times, costings) and create programme tracking tools, KPIs, and gateway review presentations.
• Identify, monitor, and report procurement and supply chain risks and opportunities, supporting both short-term builds and long-term strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes.

To support Mirus on our continued journey of growth, we are looking for someone who brings proven experience in a programmes/purchasing buyer role, a proactive approach to solving challenges, exceptional customer service delivery and excellent attention to detail. The ideal candidate will also bring the following skills and attributes:

• Experience of working in an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Proven experience in NPI or new product development purchasing
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills
• Can read complex Engineering Drawings
• Strong understanding of production and manufacturing processes
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering and production teams
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Proactive and problem-solving approach to procurement challenges
• Knowledge of supplier development, sourcing strategies, and cost management
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems (Business Central experience would be advantageous)
• Confidence in generating data-driven reports and delivering clear, concise updates to both colleagues and senior stakeholders
• Ability to create, maintain and analyse complex spreadsheets and trackers to drive results

Desirable:

• Experience working in a highly regulated engineering environment such as within aerospace or automotive sectors
• Results driven and passionate, able to be persuasive and feel comfortable challenging stakeholders yet able to maintain a professional and collaborative approach when engaging others
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and bill of materials (BOMs)
• Familiarity with AS9100 standards or APQP, PPAP

Personal skills / attributes:

• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently
• Ability to foster excellent relationships with internal stakeholders, working cross-functionally with engineering and project teams
• Analytical and articulate, able to communicate clearly to colleagues across the business and comfortable using data to support discussions to develop clarity