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NPI Materials Program Manager About the Role We are seeking an experienced NPI Materials Program Manager to support new product introduction (NPI) efforts in a fast-paced engineering environment. This role sits at the center of engineering, supply chain, and suppliers, ensuring materials are available, tracked, and aligned to build schedules from prototype through production. If youu2019ve worked in hardware or manufacturing environments and know how to keep builds moving without delays, this is your lane. What Youu2019ll Be Doing + Manage end-to-end material procurement for NPI and ramp builds + Create and manage RFQs, ensuring cost, lead time, and risks are clearly communicated + Place and track purchase orders (POs) with prototype and production suppliers + Act as the main point of contact for vendors, handling schedules, specs, and delivery expectations + Monitor supplier performance and proactively address delays or risks + Track inventory and material status using Excel or similar tools + Communicate Clear-to-Build status, shortages, and risks to engineering teams + Partner cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and supply chain What Weu2019re Looking For + 3-5 years of experience in materials, supply chain, or NPI support + Strong experience with POs, RFQs, and supplier management + Advanced Excel skills for tracking and reporting + Experience working in hardware or manufacturing environments + Strong communication skills with the ability to work across teams and vendors As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here ( for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community. Why Kelly u00ae Engineering? Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the worldu2019s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, weu2019re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career. About Kelly Work changes everything. And at Kelly, weu2019re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, itu2019s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. Itu2019s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. Itu2019s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your lifeu2014just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year. Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of Californiau2019s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kellyu2019s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of Californiau2019s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.