Procurement Engineering Manager- MR NPI Sourcing

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all procurement engineering activities for MR New Product Introduction (NPI) projects from early concept through product launch.
• Own end-to-end sourcing execution for assigned NPI programs, ensuring supplier readiness across all phases of development and commercialization.
• Develop and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies for MR NPI components, leveraging market intelligence and supplier capabilities.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams during early design phases to influence sourcing decisions and product manufacturability.
• Lead hands-on supplier identification, technical evaluation, and qualification activities, including supplier capability assessments, process reviews, and on-site visits as needed.
• Conduct thorough technical and quality evaluations of suppliers to ensure alignment with GE HealthCare standards for complex medical devices.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives across the NPI lifecycle, including design for manufacturability (DFM), design for sourcing (DFS), and should-costing.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery terms with suppliers to achieve optimal total cost and secure supply continuity.
• Manage supplier performance, relationships, and risk throughout the NPI process, ensuring adherence to project timelines, quality expectations, and budget.
• Identify potential supply chain risks early and develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans to support successful product launches.
• Lead cross-functional teams to resolve technical, supply chain, and execution challenges during NPI development.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and supplier landscapes within MR and related domains.
• Operate as a senior individual contributor, influencing cross-functional teams and supplier decisions without direct reports.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management within a highly regulated industry (medical device strongly preferred).
• Proven experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programs, with hands-on involvement from concept through launch.
• Strong technical understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and quality systems for complex devices or equipment.
• Demonstrated success in supplier selection, qualification, negotiation, and ongoing relationship management.
• Experience driving cost optimization through DFM, DFS, and/or should-costing methodologies.
• Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills in fast-paced, matrixed environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence across engineering, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within medical devices, imaging, or other highly regulated industries.
• Exposure to MR or complex capital equipment environments.
• Experience working with global supplier networks.
• Background collaborating closely with engineering teams during early-stage product development.

Leadership & Work Style Expectations

• Operates as a senior individual contributor with high ownership and accountability.
• Influences cross-functional teams and drives decision-making without direct people management responsibility.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, highly matrixed, and complex global environment.
• Comfortable working through ambiguity and managing competing priorities during product development timelines.