Senior Engineer, NPD Procurement Lead

Smith Nephew; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusion program

401k matching

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible personal time off

Paid holidays

Hybrid work model

Wellbeing benefits

Mentorship

Job summary

Smith+ Nephew is seeking a Procurement New Product Introduction Leader to drive NPI procurement from concept to commercialization. You will partner with global teams and external suppliers to meet cost, quality, and schedule targets.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional development teams, evaluating suppliers early, managing quotations and negotiations, coordinating sourcing, and ensuring on-time transitions to production with SAP usage and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or related technical discipline.
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Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for new product introductions, serving as the primary procurement representative on cross functional development teams.
• Identify, evaluate, and engage suppliers early in the product development process to support successful product launches.
• Manage supplier quotations, negotiations, project execution, and ongoing supplier relationships.
• Coordinate sourcing decisions and supplier selection activities using data driven approaches.
• Monitor project costs throughout the product development lifecycle and communicate risks, opportunities, and mitigation plans.
• Partner with Engineering, R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to ensure on time and on budget product delivery.
• Drive completion of procurement related launch activities within SAP and support prototype and trial material delivery schedules.
• Assess and mitigate supply chain risks while supporting the development of an agile and reliable supplier network.
• Support the successful transition of products into production and operational ownership.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Cost management

Project coordination

Cross-functional teamwork

Data-driven decisions

Procurement cycles

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

SAP

Ariba

eSourcing systems

Job description

Life. Unlimited.

At Smith+ Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Ready to play a critical role in bringing innovative medical technologies to market? As a Procurement New Product Introduction Leader, you will be the key procurement partner driving new product development from concept through commercialization. Working across global teams and with external suppliers, you will help deliver high quality products that improve patient outcomes while ensuring cost, quality, and supply objectives are achieved.

What will you be doing?

• Lead procurement activities for new product introductions, serving as the primary procurement representative on cross functional development teams
• Identify, evaluate, and engage suppliers early in the product development process to support successful product launches
• Manage supplier quotations, negotiations, project execution, and ongoing supplier relationships
• Coordinate sourcing decisions and supplier selection activities using data driven approaches
• Monitor project costs throughout the product development lifecycle and communicate risks, opportunities, and mitigation plans
• Partner with Engineering, R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to ensure on time and on budget product delivery
• Drive completion of procurement related launch activities within SAP and support prototype and trial material delivery schedules
• Assess and mitigate supply chain risks while supporting the development of an agile and reliable supplier network
• Support the successful transition of products into production and operational ownership

What will you need to be successful?

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 5+ years of procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or related experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience working across multiple complex projects and cross functional teams
• Knowledge of SAP, Ariba, or comparable eSourcing and procurement systems
• Strong supplier management, negotiation, cost management, and project coordination skills
• Ability to thrive in a highly matrixed organization while managing competing priorities with a strong sense of urgency and accountability
• Experience within a regulated industry such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or biologics is preferred

You. Unlimited.

• Inclusion and Belonging: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging.
• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Reimbursement.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day.
• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program.
• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (for most professional roles).
• Training: Hands On, Team Customized, Mentorship.
• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more.

The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $111,750 - $167,500 USD annually. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role at Smith + Nephew. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. In addition to base pay, we provide competitive bonus and benefits, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k, tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, parental leave, and generous PTO, paid company holidays annually and 8 hours of Volunteer time and a variety of wellness offerings such as EAP.

Smith+ Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.