Senior Engineer, NPD Procurement

Smith+Nephew•Columbia, MD

1d•$92,000 - $137,750•Hybrid

About The Position

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. The Senior Engineer, NPD Procurement (Biotechnology) serves as a critical interface between R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and external suppliers to enable successful new product introductions in a GMP-regulated biotech environment. 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? You Unlimited. We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve. Inclusion and Belonging- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/). Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, 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! Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Stay connected by joining our Talent Community. We're more than just a company - we're a community! Follow us on LinkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day. Check us out on Glassdoor for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You. Unlimited., life, culture, and benefits at S+N. Explore our website and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer. Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential. From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude we work together to win. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited.

Requirements

BS in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or elated field.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience within a biotech, biopharma or regulated life sciences environment.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

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.