Global Category Leader, Consultancy & Finance Services

Smith Nephew; Northampton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working Model

Private Health Insurance

Dental plans

Mentorship

Employee discounts

Job summary

Smith+Naphew in the UK is seeking a Global Category Manager for Consultancy & Finance Services to shape global strategy and build strategic supplier partnerships. You will influence senior stakeholders and drive value across externally provided advisory and financial services.

You will lead strategic sourcing initiatives, negotiate complex deals and collaborate with Finance, Legal and business leaders to improve governance and deliver measurable outcomes for a globally significant portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience managing Consultancy, Professional Services or Financial Services categories.
• Proven track record in developing and executing category strategies.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the global category strategy for Consultancy & Finance Services.
• Manage strategic sourcing initiatives, complex negotiations and supplier relationships.
• Partner with Finance, Legal and business leaders to drive governance and value.
• Support business transformation and drive procurement excellence globally.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiations

Stakeholder management

Supplier relationship management

Governance & compliance

Job description

Smith+Naphew in the UK is seeking a Global Category Manager for Consultancy & Finance Services to shape global strategy and build strategic supplier partnerships. You will influence senior stakeholders and drive value across externally provided advisory and financial services.

You will lead strategic sourcing initiatives, negotiate complex deals and collaborate with Finance, Legal and business leaders to improve governance and deliver measurable outcomes for a globally significant portfolio.