Responsibilities:

·        Accountable for the delivery of stakeholder’s requirement for Indirect categories like Facilities, Marketing, IT, Learning and Development etc

·        Responsible for the collection of quotes, negotiation, and finalisation of suppliers. Use of various procurement tools and technique for effective purchasing management

·        Responsible to do supply market analysis, develop category plan, spend analysis etc. for various requirements

·        Accountable for ensuring timely delivery of goods and services by supplier.

·        Maintain ongoing assessment of sourcing risks and proposed alternatives

·        Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues and concerns

·        Responsible for monitoring compliance and adherence to Smith & Nephew Procurement policies and procedures.

·        Responsible for ensuring internal issues within categories are addressed and resolved in a timely manner  

·        Contribute to implement indirect sourcing strategies, rules, processes, and projects in relationship with relevant category, including selecting qualified supplier, conducting routine management, controlling cost, gaining business acceptance and implementation, etc.

·        Consistently seek new areas of cost reduction, demand containment, specification optimization and value enhancement across all aspects of the business. 

·        Ability to negotiate and sustain networking relationships

·        Optimize sourcing procedures to attain maximum efficiency

·        Drive improvements on delivery times, cost, and quality of materials from suppliers

·        Strong contract knowledge – MSA, Statement of work and NDA

Negotiation on the  Redlines  of the  MSA, Drafting of the  SOW and  Scope of work

Competencies, Key Challenges, Key performance indicators, Measures of success

·        Business Engagement & Influence: Supports the alignment of the Category Strategies with key stakeholders and successful implementation of key Category initiatives (Cost, Risk, Quality)

·        Value Delivery: Demonstrable achievement of the annual Category savings targets, increased spend under management (influence), support & delivery of the S&N innovation agenda

·        Supplier Performance & Risk Management: Pro-active, Procurement Led supplier relationship management, critical Category risks identified, mitigated, and managed through dynamic plans

What we are looking for

·        Bachelor’s degree required at a minimum, in fields such as business administration, finance or related.

·         8 years of experience working in procurement domain with (3+ years of experience in a sourcing and contracting environment)

·        Able to operate effectively in a team setting as a facilitator and team member

·        Display strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written

·        Possesses superior telephone etiquette. The ability to deal with customers in a customer service-oriented fashion

·        Can work cooperatively with the end user community, team members, suppliers, and management

·        Driven to meet/exceed customer expectations based on SLAs developed and continuous process refinement

·        Has the ability to work independently and with little Supervision.

·        Able to prioritize projects to meet deadlines as well as handle multiple projects simultaneously

·        Exhibits strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills coupled with the ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral, with external suppliers, and internal employees

·        Commitment to the role & organization, never say NO attitude

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