Global Category Lead: Machining, Plastics & Sutures

Smith+Nephew; Andover (MA); Híbrido; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401k Matching Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Personal and Vacation Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Discounts on fitness clubs and travel

Descripción de la vacante

Smith+Nephew, based in Andover, Massachusetts, seeks a Global Category Leader for Machining, Plastics, and Sutures. This pivotal role involves developing global sourcing strategies to support innovative medical technologies.

The ideal candidate will have 5 to 10 years of experience in strategic procurement, strong analytical skills, and the ability to lead global supplier negotiations. A commitment to high standards and ethics is essential.

Benefits include a hybrid work model, 401k matching, and flexible time off.

Formación

• 5 to 10 years of progressive experience in strategic procurement or category management.
• Proven experience leading global supplier negotiations and managing complex contracts.
• Strong knowledge of direct materials and commodity driven manufacturing categories.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute multiyear global category strategies.
• Lead global sourcing activities including RFx events and supplier negotiations.
• Drive cost reduction and supply resilience initiatives across machining and plastics.

Conocimientos

Strategic thinking

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Team leadership

Fluency in English

Problem-solving

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, Finance, Statistics

Herramientas

SAP

Ariba

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Smith+Nephew, based in Andover, Massachusetts, seeks a Global Category Leader for Machining, Plastics, and Sutures. This pivotal role involves developing global sourcing strategies to support innovative medical technologies.

The ideal candidate will have 5 to 10 years of experience in strategic procurement, strong analytical skills, and the ability to lead global supplier negotiations. A commitment to high standards and ethics is essential.

Benefits include a hybrid work model, 401k matching, and flexible time off.