Procurement Lead - NPD

Full-Time No home office possible

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 Procurement Lead – NPD 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)