Procurement Strategist

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Tactical Sourcer will support global procurement category teams in developing and implementing category strategies, as well as delivering sourcing projects, contracts, and supplier initiatives with the respective global categories.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect quotes, negotiate, and finalize suppliers using various procurement tools and techniques for effective purchasing management.
• Analyze the supply market, develop category plans, and conduct spend analysis for various requirements.
• Continuously assess sourcing risks and propose alternatives.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues and concerns.
• Ensure internal issues within categories are addressed and resolved in a timely manner.
• Contribute to implementing indirect sourcing strategies, rules, processes, and projects in relation to relevant categories, including selecting qualified suppliers, conducting routine management, controlling costs, gaining business acceptance, and implementation.
• Consistently seek new areas of cost reduction, demand containment, specification optimization, and value enhancement across all aspects of the business.
• Negotiate and sustain networking relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience working in the procurement domain.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work cooperatively with the end-user community, team members, suppliers, and management.
• Drive to meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize projects to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Commitment to the role and organization, with a can-do attitude.

You. Unlimited.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity: We are committed to welcoming, celebrating, and thriving on diversity. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website.

Your Future: Annual bonus, life insurance, company stock saving plan.

Work/Life Balance: Paid volunteering hours, flexible approach.

Your Wellbeing: Private healthcare with dental care package, multisport card/my benefit platform, Employee Assistance Program.

Flexibility: Possibility of working in a hybrid model.

Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, subsidies for language classes, certifications, and postgraduate studies.

Extra Perks: Referral bonus, recognition program, mentoring program.