Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering or a technical field
7+ years of experience in the medical devices industry
Excellent communication and negotiation skills for supplier relationship management
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain dynamics
Previous experience with supplier qualification and validation
Proficiency in commodities used in the medical device sector
Advanced skills in MS Office Suite and project management tools like MS Project
Expertise in ERP/PLM systems such as Agile and SAP, with a focus on product lifecycle management
Responsibilities
Act as the main Procurement representative for assigned New Product Development and custom projects
Manage supplier communications, including quotations and contract negotiations
Identify and qualify suppliers that meet design, manufacturing, and cost objectives
Collaborate with engineering teams to align supplier capabilities with project needs
Optimize product cost and performance by leveraging supplier collaboration
Conduct 'Make vs. Buy' analyses to determine the best sourcing strategy
Initiate and manage purchase orders, ensuring alignment with project timelines
Oversee procurement during product qualification and transition phases
Provide mentorship and guidance to enhance the Procurement team's skills
Cultivate positive company representation and build productive partnerships
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and training
Collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams
Impactful role in driving product innovation
Engagement with leading suppliers and stakeholders
Access to state-of-the-art technology and tools
Full Job Description
Position Overview:
The Sr. Procurement Project Engineer serves as the primary Procurement liaison for New Product Development (NPD), Product Development (PD), Custom Product Solutions (CPS), and Value Improvement Programs (VIP). This role is responsible for managing Procurement activities and driving early supplier engagement, with shared accountability and responsibility for on-time and on-budget delivery of projects. The Sr. Procurement Project Engineer partners closely with cross-functional teams, collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Marketing, and Planning to ensure procurement strategies are effectively integrated into project execution.
What you will do:
Act as the main Procurement representative for assigned NPD, PD, CPS, and VIP projects.
Serve as the primary point of contact for external suppliers, managing requests for quotations, project status updates, and leading contract negotiations.
Identify suitable supplier candidates to support design input, manufacturability, and cost efficiency based on understanding of overall product strategy, supplier performance and supplier readiness.
Partners with engineering teams during early development to identify and qualify suppliers, driving the supplier approval process to align with project timelines and sourcing strategies.
Collaborate with engineering teams and strategic suppliers to optimize product cost and performance, delivering Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) improvements throughout the entire life cycle.
Lead comprehensive "Make vs. Buy" evaluations to determine the most cost-effective and strategic approach between in-house manufacturing and external sourcing.
Initiate and manage purchase orders, evaluate project schedule and align delivery of materials to support project schedule.
Oversee procurement activities throughout product qualification and ensure a smooth transition to production.
Provides guidance, technical expertise, and mentoring to strengthen the Procurement team's capabilities.
Represent the company positively and build business partners that benefit the company.
Skills for Success:
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering or technical field.
7+ years medical devices experience.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build strong supplier relationships.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain, Quality Assurance, BQA, and Regulatory compliance.
Experience with supplier qualification, validation, and technical documentation.
Experience with commodities used in the medical device industry.
Advanced computer skills: MS Office, MS Excel, and MS Project (must).
Advanced ERP/PLM skills: Product Lifecycle Management like Agile system, ETQ or similar, Enterprise Resource Planning like SAP, QAD or similar (must).
