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.

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.

Senior Engineer, NPD Procurement – Orthopaedics

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