Global Software & AI Procurement Leader

Smith+Nephew; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith+Naphew seeks a Global Category Leader for Digital, Software & AI Procurement to define and execute a global software strategy across enterprise apps, SaaS and AI-enabled technologies. You will partner with IT, Digital and business leaders to maximise value from software investments while balancing innovation, risk and governance.

You will lead through others, coaching category managers, shaping supplier strategy and driving commercial value with a focus on AI governance and responsible

Qualifications

• Significant experience in software procurement and category leadership.
• Proven track record delivering value from software investments.
• Strong stakeholder management with IT and business leaders.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute global software category strategy aligned to business priorities and RISE.
• Lead negotiations with strategic software suppliers and oversee major agreements.
• Champion AI-enabled procurement and governance across the enterprise.
• Coach and develop a high-performance software procurement team.

Skills

Software procurement

Strategy development

Stakeholder management

AI governance

Leadership

Tools

Negotiation software tooling

Job description

Smith+Naphew seeks a Global Category Leader for Digital, Software & AI Procurement to define and execute a global software strategy across enterprise apps, SaaS and AI-enabled technologies. You will partner with IT, Digital and business leaders to maximise value from software investments while balancing innovation, risk and governance.

You will lead through others, coaching category managers, shaping supplier strategy and driving commercial value with a focus on AI governance and responsible