Buyer 2

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 

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. 

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!  

The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $67,000 - $100,500 USD annually. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role at Smith + Nephew. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. 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.