Global Category Leader - Equipment CAPEX & Maintenance

Smith+Nephew; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Global Category Leader for Equipment CAPEX & Maintenance. This pivotal role involves crafting and executing category strategies while managing significant expenditures. You will spearhead sourcing projects, optimize demand management, and enhance supplier performance. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in a forward-thinking environment that values care and teamwork. If you are passionate about procurement and ready to lead initiatives that drive excellence, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Generous annual bonus

Pension Schemes

Flexible Vacation

Private Health Plans

Dental Plans

Healthcare Cash Plans

Income Protection

Life Assurance

Discounts on Gyms and Fitness Clubs

Salary Sacrifice Bicycle and Car Schemes

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in global category management and procurement.
• Strong background in Capital Equipment and Equipment Maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business goals.
• Manage supplier relationships and drive cost efficiency.

Skills

Procurement Management

Category Strategy Development

Supplier Relationship Management

Cost Efficiency

Project Management

Education

CIPS Qualification

Degree in Business or Related Field

Tools

Procurement Software

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

Global Category Leader - Equipment CAPEX & Maintenance

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

This is a hybrid role that can be flexibly based from our Hull or Watford site with occasional travel to the other location as required.

We're looking for a dynamic Global Category Leader for our Capital Equipment & Equipment Maintenance (GCL CAPEX) Category, to spearhead initiatives and drive excellence within this key category. In this influential position, you will own category strategy, oversee significant expenditure, and craft supplier and stakeholder engagement across a worldwide landscape. Expertise in category management will be essential, helping to deliver innovative solutions that align with our broader operational and manufacturing goals.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead sourcing projects end-to-end, optimise demand management, and champion supplier performance and innovation. Playing a critical part in defining specifications, improving vendor relationships, and ensuring perfect execution of strategic plans. Reporting to the Global Category Director, you will be at the heart of a dynamic organisation that values care, collaboration and courage!

What will you be doing?

• Develop and own category strategies aligned with business objectives, securing stakeholder approval and ensuring clear communication.
• Deliver cost efficiency by achieving CAPEX category savings targets and handling supplier, market, and internal business data.
• Mitigate risks by identifying key supplier issues, ensuring performance concerns are addressed, and maintaining compliance with Procurement policies.
• Lead projects based on the CAPEX strategy, driving initiatives that feed into the Annual Procurement Category Plan.
• Manage supplier relationships through segmentation, critical metric implementation, contract negotiations, and governance activities, including Executive and Quarterly Business Reviews.
• Champion innovation by collaborating with strategic suppliers to drive the Smith+Nephew innovation agenda.
• Supervise a small team, ensuring alignment with overall Category strategy and maintaining clear stakeholder communication.
  
  
  

What will you need to be successful?

To excel in this role, you will need a strong background in procurement, with extensive experience leading category strategies on a global scale. Expertise in managing Capital Equipment & Equipment Maintenance is crucial. An understanding of MRO, Facilities, and Real Estate category management are a bonus, as these areas closely intersect with the role. A recognised professional qualification such as CIPS, or an equivalent, is highly preferred.

Success in this position will rely on your ability to develop strategic supplier relationships, drive cost efficiency, and lead sophisticated procurement initiatives while ensuring flawless collaboration with key stakeholders across the business.

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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: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/
• Your Future: Generous annual bonus and pension Schemes, Save As You Earn share options and a car allowance.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!
• Your Wellbeing: Private Health and Dental plans, Healthcare Cash Plans, Income Protection, Life Assurance and much more.
• Flexibility: Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship.
• Extra Perks: Discounts on Gyms and fitness clubs, Salary Sacrifice Bicycle and Car Schemes and many other Employee discounts.
  
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Sales

• Industries

  Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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