Senior Engineer, NPD Procurement Lead
Core
Lead procurement activities for new product introductions, serving as the primary procurement representative on cross-functional development teams to drive new product development from concept through commercialization.
Role type
Senior Procurement New Product Introduction Leader
Builds
Innovative medical technologies for patient care
Domain
Medical devices / Pharmaceuticals / Biologics
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Supplier management, Negotiation, Cost management, Project coordination, SAP/Ariba system knowledge, Cross-functional team collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience in regulated industries (medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biologics)
Technologies
SAP, Ariba
Responsibilities
Identify, evaluate, and engage suppliers early in the product development process; Manage supplier quotations, negotiations, project execution, and ongoing supplier relationships; Coordinate sourcing decisions and supplier selection activities using data-driven approaches; Monitor project costs throughout the product development lifecycle; Partner with Engineering, R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams; Drive completion of procurement-related launch activities within SAP; Assess and mitigate supply chain risks; Support the successful transition of products into production.
Seniority
Mid-level (3-5 years experience), hands-on IC