Sr. Engineer, NPD Procurement (Biotechnology)

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Are you passionate about making a real impact by providing your technical skills in the medical device industry? Are you driven to help patients live their life unlimited? If yes, then this position may be for you. It plays a pivotal role as the primary interface for new product introductions within the biotechnology arena, contributing significantly to the expansion of the company's product portfolio. Participation in cross-functional teams spanning various internal functions, coupled with early involvement in the research and engineering phases, allows for a comprehensive understanding and influence over the entire product development process. As the designated point of contact with external suppliers, this role ensures effective negotiation, timely quotations, and status reporting, fostering strong partnerships.

What will you be doing?

• 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.

What will you need to be successful?

• Education: BS in Engineering

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years' experience as an Engineer

• 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.

• Leadership: 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.

• Travel Requirements: 10% domestic

You. Unlimited

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Other reasons why you will love it here!

• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement

Work/Life Balance: PTO, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day

• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program

• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)

• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship

• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more

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