Global Category Manager

• Develop and implement Procurement strategies that secure the best total value for the materials that Smiths Interconnect purchases worldwide
• Establish strategic direction and ongoing management of assigned categories for direct materials & indirect services that support the immediate and future needs of the business.
• Develop and maintain a qualified supply base while understanding technology trends and market influences.
• Maintain overall business ownership of specific categories to include managing facilitating and monitoring communications with suppliers and Smiths Interconnect employees

Responsibilities:

• Develop lead and communicate strategies for assigned categories. Gain approval of category strategies through regular meetings and communication with key stakeholders across the Smiths Interconnect business.
• Lead and/or guide all supplier selection activities to ensure these are in line with category strategies and support the needs of the business.
• Create a supplier reduction roadmap and ensure this is successfully implemented for assigned categories
• Utilize strategic Procurement tools and techniques to drive maximum value (eRFx TCO ShouldCost Modelling etc)
• Develop and deploy cost reduction/profit improvement plans with suppliers that achieve/exceed the annual cost improvement target and which are reflected in the Smiths Interconnect P&L.
• Ensure that cost reduction tracking tools including the Smiths Excellence System (SES) tools are constantly maintained and updated to reflect the latest position. Report progress against your personal cost reduction target.
• Prepare Business Cases including ROI models and effectively present rational for cost savings opportunities including results of commodity metrics to Senior Leadership
• Drive working capital improvement through extending supplier payment terms and supporting the Operation Procurement team with the implementation of VMI programs.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships through utilizing a consistent and robust Supplier Relationship Management process; delivering the required performance from our supply base.
• Implement robust supplier contracts to reduce risk and drive the required level of supplier performance from the assigned categories.
• Maintain current knowledge industry and market factors affecting assigned categories to allow for effective discussion and negotiating with technical personnel within Smiths Interconnect and the supplier network.
• Lead and support Make vs Buy activities acting as expert for assigned categories.
• Support execution of Group Indirect led initiatives to ensure maximum value for Smiths Interconnect

Qualifications :

• Degree ideally within Supply Chain Business Engineering or Economics
• Significant experience within Procurement and Supply Chain; ideally with experience of developing and implementing category strategies within a global organization.
• Highly skilled in Supplier Relationship Management including negotiating and influencing
• Experienced in cost management practices with a history of delivery against cost reduction targets.
• Strong personal drive and motivation; focused on delivering results through continuous improvement.
• Structured and organized in approach and comfortable managing multiple projects to deadlines
• Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS); American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) or equivalent experience.

Additional Information :

Join us and well help build your career with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business both locally and globally. Youll experience an inclusive environment with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. Youll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a worldleader with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation including but not limited to interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our careers website (Careers Smiths Group plc)

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation including but not limited to interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our careers website (Careers Smiths Group plc)