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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 19 days Figure's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 60% of Figure's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Figure
- high 81 stale, 2 reposted of 112 open
- Hiring momentum
- 152 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Figure's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Figure.
About this role
The NPI Buyer/Planner is responsible for ensuring material readiness for new product introductions, managing the transition from prototypes to mass production. This includes converting engineering plans into material requirements, tactical purchasing, and collaborating with various teams to address changes and maintain build schedules. The role involves significant cross-functional communication and problem-solving to ensure timely pilot builds despite rapidly changing designs.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Figure as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field or applicable industry experience
- 3–5 years in buying, planning, or materials management
- At least 2 years supporting NPI or prototype builds
- Background in complex electromechanical hardware such as robotics, aerospace, medical devices, automotive, or consumer electronics
- Direct experience buying against immature BOMs and managing engineering change in a live build
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite)
Nice to have
- SQL or BI tooling experience
What you get
- Base salary range of $120,000 - $180,000 annually
- Total compensation package may include additional components/benefits
Worth weighing
- Role involves significant cross-functional firefighting and managing rapidly changing priorities
- No specific mention of remote work or flexible hours
- Salary range provided but total compensation details are only shared upon job offer
Summarised from Figure's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Figure on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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