2+ years of experience in purchasing may be substituted for professional experience
Experience within a highly regulated industry preferred
ERP systems - Experience with SAP, Oracle, or similar systems. SAP preferred
Microsoft Office ( Excell, PowerPoint, etc)
APICS/CPIM or CPSM certification preferred but not required
Critical thinking- ability to assess impact of business decisions to Budget and Key Performance Indicators.
Data analysis (Excel, BI tools) - Advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.); Power BI/SAP reporting is a plus
Budget Management
Inventory management systems - Awareness of stock levels, reorder points, and safety stock
Cross-functional collaboration - Work with supply chain, finance, quality, and engineering teams
Supplier communication - Handle escalations, performance reviews, and negotiations
Negotiation & influencing - Strong ability to drive outcomes without authority
Problem-solving - Resolve supply chain disruptions quickly and effectively
Attention to detail - Accuracy in contracts, orders, and pricing
Time management & prioritization - Balance multiple suppliers, categories, and deadlines
Adaptability - Respond to changing supply chain conditions
Physical Demands
Ability to work in an office environment and operate a computer for extended periods of time. Lift and/or transport boxes for storage requirements.
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
Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!
W e anticipate the application window for this opening to close on June 24, 2026.
Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected vetera
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offFlexible scheduleEquity / stock optionsPerformance bonusParental leave
Additional Information
Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
What will you be doing?
Establishes and maintains a supply/purchase plan to support master production schedule.
Maintains status of all raw materials and purchased component shortages that affect or will affect assigned manufacturing value streams. Communicate early and often to stakeholders.
Executes purchase orders to achieve optimum delivery of materials in economic order quantities. Purchase order delivery dates maintained regularly.
Meet with suppliers weekly to align their manufacturing schedules to meet our needs.
Ensures availability of purchased materials necessary to support the production plan while maintaining the inventory within budgeted limits.
Be able to achieve Key Performance Indicators as directed.
Maintains contact with the marketing, product management, forecasting, legal, regulatory affairs, quality, supplier quality, manufacturing teams, and accounts payable.
Assists in quoting new and existing projects by maintaining valid competitive quotations on existing products and issue purchase orders to approved suppliers per company policy.
Coordinates the timely resolution of rejected purchased materials.
Assist in development of annual supply agreements/contracts with suppliers.
Able to do data analysis for exceptions that occur daily by troubleshooting, root causing, and SAP forensics.
Master data accuracy is required.
What will you need to be successful?
Education:
Bachelor's degree preferred
4 years of relevant experience may be substituted for Bachelor's Degree
High school diploma required
Smithnephew · US