Smith & Nephew
NPD Materials Specialist
Oklahoma City, OK · Mid · Contract
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About the role
- This position serves as the key connection between New Product Development Procurement and Manufacturing Operations, ensuring a smooth transition from product development into full-scale production.
- If you are passionate about supply chain operations, procurement, material planning, and cross-functional collaboration, this is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact on the success of innovative new products.
- The NPD Materials Specialist acts as the operational owner of material readiness during one of the most critical phases of the product lifecycle: the transition from development to manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- On-time material availability for development builds and product launches
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Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in: Procurement Purchasing Material Planning Supply Chain Operations Manufacturing Support Expediting
Nice to have
- Expedite supplier deliveries to ensure project milestones and launch timelines are met.
- Support SAP procurement master data setup required for successful product launches.
- Assist in transitioning temporary purchasing activities into standard SAP purchasing processes.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, Operations, or a related field preferred.
- Supporting New Product Introductions (NPI/NPD) or product launch activities.
- Working with Bills of Material (BOMs), forecasts, and supplier master data.
- Experience with SAP, Ariba, or other ERP systems.
- Preferred Experience
Skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
- Strong understanding of procurement, materials management, and supplier operations.
- Excellent organizational and project coordination skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to mitigate supply risks before they impact the business.
- What Success Looks Like
- In this role, success will be measured by:
- Accurate and complete PFEP management
- Effective management of temporary purchasing activities before SAP integration
- Smooth transition into standard SAP purchasing processes
- Successful handoff to manufacturing Buyer/Planner teams
Compensation
- Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
Benefits
- Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!
- Unlimited., life, culture, and benefits at S+N.
Company info
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Visa & Work Authorization
- This position is not offering any type of visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future**
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