Smith+Nephew · 12 hours ago
Senior Engineer, NPD Procurement (Orthopaedics)
Mansfield, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$112K/yr - $168K/yr
3+ years expSmith+Nephew is a company that designs and manufactures technology aimed at enhancing quality of life. The Procurement New Product Development Engineer serves as the primary procurement interface for new product introductions, participating in cross-functional teams and managing supplier relationships to ensure successful product launches.
Medical Device
Responsibilities
Protect and elevate the reputation of Smith & Nephew
Adhere to business practices according to the Smith & Nephew Code of Conduct and other applicable company policies
Steward processes in accordance with Medical Device industry requirements and regulations applicable to the specific process, product or purchased commodity
Perform procurement activities in alignment with regulatory requirements and industry standards such as the Modern Slavery Act, Conflict Minerals and others
Protect Smith & Nephew Intellectual Property as well as all Company information against unauthorized disclosure and legal exposure
Partner with Supplier Quality to assure supplier performance and enhance supplier relationships (quality, technical capabilities, processes, etc.)
Complete required training courses in accordance with assigned due dates
Enable Smith & Nephew to get the best out of its suppliers by working in partnership with them for mutual good business
Maintain strong relationship with the Direct Procurement Leaders and provide support to ensure commodity strategies are being implemented appropriately in New Product Development
Arrange technical meetings and supplier reviews with current and potential suppliers to harness knowledge of supplier technology, strengths and weaknesses as well as future technology directions and disruptors
Know the Smith & Nephew product technology roadmap and establish relationships with key suppliers to leverage new technologies and processes
Steward that the “Make versus Buy” analysis of the decision of internal manufacture versus external supplier purchases has been completed with forms reviewed and agreed with the team
Identify suitable supplier candidates based on understanding of overall category strategy, supplier performance and supplier readiness
Ensure a clear understanding and communication of specifications and expectations between suppliers and project teams
Steward the NPD supplier selection process by aligning the project needs with the Direct Procurement Category Strategies and managing stakeholder communications
Coordinate the initial project cost estimates for new and carry-over components and continue to monitor the cost throughout the development lifecycle, reporting any gaps to budget back to the team for closure or for escalation if not mitigated
Develop costs and negotiate pricing with suppliers in effort to deliver new product to the initially proposed cost targets, with early identification of risks to cost budgets
Serve as meeting leader at Supplier Meetings to focus team on execution of project deliverables
Partner with engineering and suppliers to drive cost and performance improvements on products to improve the Total Cost of Ownership across the product lifecycle
Manage the resolution of purchased price variances, Accounts Payable discrepancies, receiving discrepancies and quality credits for goods and services related to NPD projects on a timely basis
Develop understanding of parts, processes and suppliers of assigned commodities to support team members to evaluate and support supplier/part strategies to ensure successful implementation of New Product Launches
Serve as an active member and the Procurement point on New Product Introduction teams with shared accountability and responsibility for on-time and on-budget delivery of the New Product
Provide key Procurement input into the early stages through knowledge of the business, suppliers and applicable Procurement category strategy
Provide guidance to Product Development regarding early prototype requirements
Manage the completion of all Global Procurement-related product launch activities in SAP which includes: Extend views, Procurement Information Record, Quality Inspection Report, Purchase Orders at project phase gates, etc.)
Manage and present the Open Order Report with status of externally sourced products
Track the delivery status of prototypes as well as trial materials with expedite / de-expedite to meet project schedule
Coordinate the hand-off to the buyer/planner following final product launch
Identify and communicate business risks associated with new, changed and current materials, processes and suppliers through the standard processes for risk identification methodology, assessment and mitigation
Ensure risk assessment results are reflected in the overall New Product Plan and coordinate alternate sourcing pipelines based on risk potential/prioritization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree required; engineering or other technical degrees preferred
Minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement or related roles within a manufacturing environment
Proven experience supporting multiple complex projects simultaneously through participation in cross‑functional teams
Knowledge of e‑sourcing and procurement systems, including SAP Finance suite, Ariba, or comparable platforms
Understanding of procurement processes within a regulated manufacturing environment
Ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed organization, including dotted‑line reporting relationships
Strong sense of urgency and accountability to deliver tasks according to agreed timelines
Self‑motivated and resourceful, with the ability to work independently and proactively seek support when needed
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, tasks, objectives, and plans
Effective communication skills to coordinate with Procurement, New Product Introduction (NPI) teams, and external suppliers
Ability to organize and execute complex work assignments independently while adhering to established procedures
Demonstrated capability to gain internal buy‑in and influence across teams and functional areas
Ability to travel as required (up to 10%)
Preferred
Experience in the medical device industry or a similarly regulated industry (e.g., pharmaceutical, biologics)
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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