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Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we craft and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living!
In the role of Category Manager for Software and IT Services, your expertise will be crucial in planning and leading important projects. You will contribute to the strength and innovation of our technological infrastructure.
This role will handle expenditure, engage with partners and suppliers, and support the development of our category strategy. Your proactive approach will help define specifications, manage demand, and develop supplier performance and innovation. You will be instrumental in building relationships that propel our mission forward.
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What will you be doing?
Leading sourcing activities, handling key relationships, and coordinating the creation, application, and review of contracts.
Contributing to the development and execution of the strategy for Software and IT Services, ensuring alignment with business goals and partner approval.
Collecting and analysing data on suppliers, market trends, and internal business needs to advise category strategies and decision-making.
Identifying and mitigating supplier risks, resolving performance issues, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
Communicating strategies and negotiated contracts to relevant partners, ensuring consistent application and understanding.
Supporting the innovation agenda by collaborating with strategic suppliers and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the Category.
What will you need to be successful?
You'll need Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business administration, finance, law, or a related scientific or technical field.
You should have shown experience in IT software procurement, along with a strong background in running sophisticated software projects, negotiating with IT vendors, and preparing and delivering presentations.
At Smith+Nephew we offer
Inclusion + Belonging: 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 health care with dental care package, multisport card/my benefit platform
Flexibility: possibility of working in hybrid model
Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, subsidies for language classes, certifications and postgraduate studies
Extra Perks: referral bonus, recognition program, mentoring program
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What We Do
Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential.
From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place.
Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart.
Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude, we work together to win..
We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities.
Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited.
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