About John Crane
Founded in 1917, John Crane is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and engineering of mission critical flow control solutions for increased efficiency, emission reductions and energy transformation. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems and predictive digital monitoring technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 global sites in over 50 countries employing more than 6,000 employees worldwide. We partner with our customers and help them meet the latest environmental standards and keep their operations safe and controlled.
Job Description- Develop, implement, and drive global category strategies for CAPEX and selected indirect categories, in alignment with overall procurement and business objectives
- Manage sourcing activities related to technical equipment, machinery, and service contracts across multiple regions
- Take full end-to-end ownership of assigned categories, including supplier selection, contract negotiation, pricing, lead times, and performance management
- Drive cost optimization and value creation through strategic sourcing initiatives, standardization, and supplier consolidation
- Collaborate closely with engineering, operations, and project teams to support CAPEX projects and ensure alignment with technical and business requirements
- Identify and develop strategic supplier partnerships, including evaluation of new suppliers and technologies
- Monitor supplier markets, industry trends, and innovations in equipment and technical services
- Support global CAPEX planning and investment projects from sourcing perspective
- Experience in procurement, category management, or sourcing of technical equipment, services, or CAPEX-related projects
- Experience with CAPEX categories is an advantage
- Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking skills
- Ability to manage complex, cross-functional and international projects
- Experience working with technical stakeholders (engineering, maintenance, operations) is an advantage
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills in an international environment
- Fluency in English is required
- Willingness to travel occasionally
Diversity Clause
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.
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, 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.
Skills Required
- Experience in procurement, category management, or sourcing of technical equipment, services, or CAPEX-related projects
- Experience with CAPEX categories
- Strong negotiation skills
- Stakeholder management skills
- Strategic thinking skills
- Ability to manage complex, cross-functional and international projects
- Experience working with technical stakeholders (engineering, maintenance, operations)
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills in an international environment
- Fluency in English
- Willingness to travel occasionally
What We Do
For over 170 years, Smiths Group has been pioneering progress by engineering a better future. We serve millions of people every year, to help make the world safer, more energy efficient and productive, and better connected, across four global markets: Energy, General Industrial, Safety & Security, and Aerospace & Defence. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs more than 15,000 colleagues in over 50 countries. For more information visit www.smiths.com. We're looking for people with curious minds. Who want responsibility and relish a challenge. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out, our global scale and focus on growth means we have some great career opportunities for you. There's never been a better time to join Smiths.
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