Category Manager UK - Talent Pipeline

Life. Unlimited.

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

Do you want to work for a purposeful company that enables others to live a #LifeUnlimited? At Smith+Nephew we are always searching for talented Category Managers to join our company.

If you thrive in a diverse work environment fostering continuous development and innovation, Smith+Nephew will be your ideal place. We offer exciting opportunities for both entry-level candidates as well as seasoned category professionals.

Join our Talent Community, complete your profile, and share your CV or LinkedIn profile with us. This will help us align your skills and qualifications with matching job opportunities.

About Smith+Nephew

We are 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.

What will you be doing if you become one of our Category Managers?

Let us tell you more…

• You will provide procurement category input to inform the Global Category Manager (GCM) for functional objective setting.
• You will deliver specific elements of the Category target, following target setting engagement.
• You will support the development and stakeholder approval of the Global Category Strategy.
• You will communicate and distribute selected Category-specific strategies to relevant stakeholders.
• You will identify and mitigate key supplier risks with relevant stakeholders.

What will you need to be successful?

The foundation of your success as a category professional relies on your ability to manage business stakeholder relationships, lead sourcing projects, influence specification definition and demand management, and oversee supplier performance and innovation. You will thrive in this role if you are best described by the following characteristics:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, law, or a scientific/technical field; CIPS or similar professional qualification preferred.
• Experience in a procurement environment.
• Business Engagement & Influence: Ability to align the Category Strategy with key stakeholders and implement key initiatives focusing on cost, risk, and quality.
• Value Delivery: Proven track record of achieving annual category savings targets, increasing spend under management, and supporting S&N's innovation agenda.
• Supplier Performance & Risk Management: Expertise in proactive supplier relationship management, identifying and mitigating critical category risks with dynamic plans.
• Analytical & Strategic Skills: Strong analytical, strategic planning, and problem-solving abilities to drive procurement goals and objectives.

What will you gain by joining our Talent Community?

• Regular job alerts tailored to your profile and preferences, sent directly by our Talent Acquisition Team.
• Quarterly newsletter and company updates about new product launches, upcoming events, and more.

You. Unlimited.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

What will we offer you if you become one of our Category Managers?

Inclusion, Diversity and Equity: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/)

Your Future: Company Car or Car Allowance, Generous bonus and pension Schemes, Save As You Earn share options.

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.

Please note – this is solely an opportunity to join our Talent Community, it is not linked to a specific vacancy.