Verathon · 2 days ago
Senior NPD Procurement Manager
US-WA-Bothell
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$117K/yr - $156K/yr
8+ years expVerathon is a global medical device company focused on supporting customers with high-quality products. They are seeking a Senior NPD Procurement Manager responsible for ensuring supplier and material readiness to support new product builds across all phases of product introduction, bridging Procurement, Program Management, Engineering, and Operations.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Partner with NPD Program Management and Operations to translate factory build schedules (EVT, DVT, PVT) into procurement and material readiness plans
Provides inputs into early BOM completeness and supports the transition of sourcing activities to production purchasing
Execute purchase orders for prototype, pilot, and validation builds, ensuring on-time material delivery to support program milestones
Collaborate with Sourcing Managers to identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers for new components, tooling, and subassemblies
Negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms for new components to meet program target costs
Understands and development cost models that lead to product cost roll-ups, PPV tracking, and margin performance reporting
Ensure suppliers meet technical, quality, and regulatory requirements prior to validation builds
Manage first article procurements and coordinate delivery for design verification and validation activities
Drive supplier cost reduction and value engineering (VA/VE) initiatives for assigned NPI programs
Partner with Supplier Quality and R&D to resolve early production issues and improve supplier capability and process control
Provide early procurement risk assessments, cost impact analysis, and mitigation plans during design and pre-launch phases
Serve as the primary procurement liaison to Program Management, Operations Planning, and Manufacturing Engineering for assigned programs
Maintain accurate procurement data within ERP and PLM systems, including part master setup, PO status, cost updates, and delivery tracking
Support continuous improvement in sourcing and procurement processes to enhance agility, visibility, and cost competitiveness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field required
8+ years of experience in procurement or materials management, preferably in medical device, aerospace, or other regulated manufacturing industries
Hands-on experience supporting new product development or introduction (NPI/NPD) programs
Demonstrated experience in cost modeling, supplier negotiation, and sourcing of electro-mechanical, machined, and plastic components
Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills with the ability to balance cost, quality, and delivery objectives
Preferred
Knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA QSR, and supplier qualification processes
Proficiency in ERP and PLM systems (Epicor or SAP)
APICS or ISM certification
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
Paid holidays
Paid time off
401(k) matching plan
Company
Verathon
Verathon has designed, manufactured and marketed pioneering medical devices.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2009-11-09Acquired
Leadership Team
Tracy Olson
Vice President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer
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