Program & Services Sourcing specialist EMEA

The position:

To provide procurement category subject matter expertise to develop and implement Procurement category strategies that will deliver sustainable competitive advantage Globally/Regionally within the specific category through:

• Engaging with Stakeholders to develop most relevant product/service specifications
• Supports the designing and deploying of category and sourcing strategies that align to the business and divisional strategies and requirements
• Delivering sustainable competitive through the effective sourcing and spend management of the within the categories
• Minimising Detection risk exposure within the category
• Utilising best in class procurement practices.
• Promote and communicate the value of the Indirect Procurement function across the business
• Coordinate with local/regional procurement to consolidate further category spend

Missions and Responsibilities

Programs & Services EMEA:

• Supports the development and implementation of the global category strategy for 3rd party services providers in the EMEA region.
• Working closely with the Service / Aftermarket team to align agreements with 3rd party service providers with our customers requirements and to ensure terms are passed on to them on a back-to-back basis where they exceed Smiths standard terms with vendors.
• Manage supplier relationships with 3rd party Service providers that perform maintenance repairs and installations of Smiths Detection equipment for our customers in the EMEA region.
• Develop RfP material for key partners via interpretation internal client tender documents.
• Establish cost requirements for each program including but not limited to Warranty Product Cost Payment Terms INCO Terms etc.
• Proactively negotiate aligned with legal teams commercial and legal terms and identify/highlight any gaps aligned with customer commitments.
• Summarise key contractual and commercial outcome and risks for RORB/DORB Process and communicate to senior leadership.
• Develop plans for equipment lead times with key partners in line with client tender requirements.

Indirect EMEA:

• Operates in all categories.
• Engages with local/regional Stakeholders to align demand and sourcing strategy.
• Aligns sourcing activities with global indirect category strategies and delegates to Category Managers/Strategic Leads where required.
• Ensures local market dynamics supplier availability and regulatory requirements are met.
• Identifies cost saving opportunities trends cost drivers and risks specific to the site and/or region adapting procurement strategies accordingly.

General:

• Responsible for leading cross-functional teams of operational stakeholders through the sourcing process to deliver breakthrough results that deliver commercial advantage for Smiths Detection.
• Supports the Indirect Procurement Head and Category Managers in the development and implementation of a clear category strategy for the Detection Group.
• Responsible for ensuring suppliers provide value for money and business benefit to the company including innovative proposals and following the Smiths Detection Sustainable Sourcing Strategy.
• Expected to have in depth knowledge of commercial and contract management trends in the respective supply markets to apply best practice to supplier management.
• Develop relationships with existing Suppliers that leverage spend to reduce costs whilst delivering innovation and benefit to our business.
• Develop new strategic relationships with new suppliers and partners to meet customer needs and requirements.
• Lead cost management exercises to identify waste and drive immediate savings in external costs.
• Identify opportunities to exploit economies of scale (group leverage standardization normalisation of suppliers etc.)
• Working with key stakeholders to gain an in-depth understanding of the industry and related business models is essential.
• The role is critical in driving improved customer experiences and reducing risk through the supply base within the categories.
• The role is not exhaustive and the Company may require you from time to time to undertake other reasonable tasks within your capacity.

Qualifications :

Required Profile:

• Work with the Indirect Procurement Head to deliver a long-term indirect procurement vision with a clear strategy and operating plan supporting the Category Teams objectives to the Detection Group business strategy and improving the measurable contribution of the Team to business performance.
• Direct accountability and responsibility for the development and delivery of the relevant Subcategory Strategies.
• To implement Supplier Relationship Management as an effective and efficient process ensuring compliance with all policies minimum standards and governance/risk mechanisms.
• To ensure that all supplier agreements are effectively implemented by the Managers within the category team.
• To work with staff within the Division to ensure all procurement activity aligns as effectively as possible to corporate goals and deliver continuous improvement and innovation.
• To have insight and understanding of business requirements and relevant supply market developments on a 13-year horizon.
• Results and Performance: To be accountable for the quality and effectiveness of delivery measured by an agreed balanced scorecard to achieve service and financial outcomes.
• Fully understand the Divisional business model how the various businesses functions deliver value to customers and how that service is supported cost effectively by thirdrd party providers.
• Review contracts and sourcing activities relative to the business strategy.
• Build and continuously improve the Category Managers capability within the business to meet the agreed strategy encompassing services structure people skills knowledge processes technology and information.
• Strong experience in leading Procurement projects from end to end working to a structured process for RFIs and RFPs
• Building and implementing buying strategies working with stakeholders and Business functions to gain agreement and commitment to change
• Managing supplier negotiations 
• Supplier relationship management processes supported structured supplier performance reviews
• Managing and influencing stakeholders and suppliers
• Working and delivering within a complex firm or organization
• Has experience of working with e-sourcing spend and savings analytics tools

Additional Information :

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe that the diversity of thought and backgrounds among our employees contributes to the companys success. All applications that match the profile will be reviewed fairly regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation and identity country of origin economic status disability age or any other characteristic protected by law. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values based on equality and ethics where diversity is encouraged appreciated and valued.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.

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