Smith+Nephew · 20 hours ago
Senior Engineer, NPD Procurement
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$92K/yr - $138K/yr
3+ years expSmith+Nephew is a company that designs and manufactures technology aimed at enhancing living. The Senior Engineer, NPD Procurement role serves as a critical interface between R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and external suppliers, focusing on successful new product introductions in a GMP-regulated biotech environment.
Medical Device
Responsibilities
Primary Interface for New Product Introductions: Actively engage with cross-functional teams, to drive new product introductions and expand the company's product portfolio, Stakeholder management is key
Strategic Supplier Management: Function as the main point of contact for external suppliers, handling quotations, negotiations, and status reports. Play a crucial role in early supplier involvement and engagement, ensuring suitable candidate suppliers are identified and integrated from the initial phase gates
Drive Agile New Product Introduction: Accelerate revenue growth through rapid New Product Introduction (NPI) execution by providing key procurement input, managing procurement-related launch activities in SAP, and tracking delivery status. Design an agile and reliable supplier network by identifying and communicating business risks, ensuring risk assessment results are reflected in the New Product Plan, and coordinating alternate sourcing pipelines based on risk potential
Support Global Procurement Objectives: Adhere to Smith & Nephew's Code of Conduct and relevant industry regulations. Foster shared value with suppliers by cultivating strong relationships, arranging technical meetings, and staying informed about supplier technology and future trends. Contribute to protecting intellectual property and company information while encouraging supplier diversity
Cost Management and Reporting: Manage and monitor costs throughout the development cycle, providing regular reports to both the team and management. Coordinate the initial project cost estimates, negotiate pricing with suppliers, and identify and mitigate risks to cost budgets. Business acumen and understanding of operations costing
Agility and Risk Management: work in a highly matrixed organization, demonstrating agility and adaptability in managing multiple, complex projects with a keen awareness of risk identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies to deliver the best outcomes
Qualification
Required
BS in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or related field
Minimum of 3 years' experience within a biotech, biopharma or regulated life sciences environment
Minimum of 1+ year experience in a procurement role within a manufacturing regulated environment
Highly flexible and adaptable
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
Experience with supplier contract reviews, negotiating and execution
Individual Contributor on multiple projects. Ability to balance team leadership responsibilities while still effectively operating as an individual contributor. Ability to influence at all levels of an organization
10% domestic travel requirement
Benefits
401k Matching Program
401k Plus Program
Discounted Stock Options
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off
Paid Holidays
Flex Holidays
Paid Community Service Day
Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually)
Employee Assistance Program
Parental Leave
Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)
Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!
Company
Smith+Nephew
Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Katerina Dodbiba
SVP, CFO Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine & ENT
Pierre Palassian
SVP, CFO Global Operations, Quality and Regulatory Affairs
Recent News
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