Strategic NPD Procurement Lead for Global Launches

Smith Nephew; Andover (MA); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Matching Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Discounted Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off

Hybrid Work Model

Job summary

Smith+ Nephew in the United States is seeking a Procurement New Product Introduction Leader to drive sourcing for new product development from concept to commercialization. You will partner with global teams and suppliers to deliver high quality, cost-competitive products that meet patient needs.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage supplier selections, SAP-based launch activities, and risk mitigation to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery across the NPI lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

Smith+ Nephew in the United States is seeking a Procurement New Product Introduction Leader to drive sourcing for new product development from concept to commercialization. You will partner with global teams and suppliers to deliver high quality, cost-competitive products that meet patient needs.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage supplier selections, SAP-based launch activities, and risk mitigation to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery across the NPI lifecycle.