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NPD Materials Specialist

Smith+Nephew • Oklahoma City, OK, US • published 2026-10-15 14:18:36.990250

Description

**Life Unlimited.** At Smith and Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living We are seeking an experienced **NPD Materials Specialist** to play a pivotal role in ensuring material readiness for new product introductions and successful product launches. 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. **What will you need to be successful?** * Develop and maintain **Plans for Every Part (PFEPs)** across multiple NPD projects, including BOM structures, supplier information, forecasts, pricing, lead times, and delivery status. * Coordinate material readiness to support validation builds, pilot runs, and product launches. * Manage temporary purchasing activities before SAP purchasing processes are established. * Expedite supplier deliveries to ensure project milestones and launch timelin...

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