Smith+Nephew

Senior Engineer, NPD Procurement – Orthopaedics

Smith+Nephew

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Memphis • Massachusetts • Oklahoma • United States

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Salary

💰 $111,750 - $167,500 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Serve as the primary procurement interface for new product introductions to grow the company product portfolio.
  • Participate in several cross-functional teams composed of multiple internal functions including Research & Development, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Product Development, Marketing, and Supply Chain.
  • Act as the primary point of contact and interface with external suppliers for quotations, negotiations, and status reports.
  • Drive early supplier involvement and engagement throughout the initial phase gates, managing and monitoring costs throughout the development cycle.
  • Complete the “Make versus Buy” analysis for internal versus external purchases and manage the resolution of purchased price variances.
  • Develop understanding of parts, processes, and suppliers of assigned commodities to support team members for successful New Product Launches.
  • Provide guidance regarding early prototype requirements and manage the hand-off to the buyer/planner following final product launch.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Experience in the medical device industry or a similarly regulated industry (e.g., pharmaceutical, biologics) is preferred.
  • 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.
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
  • Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
procuremente-sourcingMake versus Buy analysiscost managementproject managementsupplier negotiationproduct developmentprototype requirementscross-functional team collaborationregulatory compliance
Soft Skills
strong sense of urgencyaccountabilityself-motivatedresourcefulorganizational skillseffective communicationindependent workinfluenceability to manage multiple prioritiesproactive support seeking
Certifications
Bachelor of Science degree