Buyer - Manufacturing and Supply Chain Purchasing

At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. Maintains status of all raw materials and purchased component shortages that affect or will affect assigned manufacturing value streams. Executes purchase orders to achieve optimum delivery of materials in economic order quantities. Purchase order delivery dates maintained regularly. 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. Able to do data analysis for exceptions that occur daily by troubleshooting, root causing, and SAP forensics. Master data accuracy is required. Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred 4 years of relevant experience may be substituted for Bachelor’s Degree High school diploma required Experience: 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 Skills 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. 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 ( 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: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more! In addition to base pay, we provide competitive bonus and benefits, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k, tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, parental leave, and generous PTO, paid company holidays annually and 8 hours of Volunteer time and a variety of wellness offerings such as EAP. We 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 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. 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 support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities.