Serve as the primary procurement interface for new product introductions to grow the company product portfolio.
Participate in cross-functional teams composed of multiple internal functions including Research & Development, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Product Development, Marketing, Regulatory and Supply Chain.
Manage and monitor the costs throughout the development cycle and provide report outs to the team and management.
Enable Smith & Nephew to get the best out of its suppliers by working in partnership with them.
Steward processes in accordance with Medical Device industry requirements and regulations.
Coordinate the initial project cost estimates for new and carry-over components and continue to monitor the cost throughout the development lifecycle.

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.
Ability to travel as required (up to 10%).

Senior Engineer, NPD Procurement – Orthopaedics

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