Procurement Category Manager

Job Purpose:

• Ability to work independently as well as supporting the Global Procurement Manager in the delivery and execution of the sourcing and procurement strategy.
• Identify source and develop new and existing Smiths Interconnect suppliers driving benefit to the business.
• Work cross functionally across the Smiths global manufacturing operations and 3rd party supplier base to optimize material management and capacity.
• Identify and drive efficiencies through cost saving exercises.
• Suggest and implement process improvements sharing best practice across the business for continuous improvement.
• Work with the global procurement teams to support all aspects of category management supplier business reviews category plans market trends assessment pricing and product availability.
   

Responsibilities:

• Effective management of RFQ process and Product Price Variance activities to deliver best commercial purchasing decisions.  
• Assist in developing strategies for negotiating supplier contracts and development of new sourcing projects.
• Work cross functionally (new product development teams operations category engineers) and with external suppliers to deliver a balanced / agile supplier portfolio.
• Support and manage new supplier on boarding process assist with maintaining Global Approved Vendor List (AVL) and ensure aligned with Smiths ESG requirements.
• Build develop and maintain key internal relationships across all regions and functional areas.
• Build strong working relationships with domestic and global suppliers through regular communication and feedback.
• Contribute towards the delivery of KPIs in conjunction with BU strategy:
• • OTIF / OTD
  • Sales revenue
  • DHOP
  • PPV working capital plan
  • Lead time reduction
• Support the resolution of supply constraint and critical shortages and ensure effective communicating with key internal stake holders. 
• Support supplier performance monitoring evaluation and improvement plans.
• Critical path maintenance and management for specific projects.

General Activities:

• Participate in supplier onsite evaluation of capabilities and capacities.
• Work with global supply chain teams to ensure timely delivery of stock.
• Support the RFQ process and work with Global Procurement Manager to deliver commercial benefit to the BU.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure maximizing Smiths business capacity and reducing lead time metric.
• Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the identification and implementation of alternative sources of supply as required to resolve material risk situations.
• Help administer supplier scorecards and support Quarterly Business Review (QBR) meetings.
• Support the wider supply chain team and actively engage in the achievement of team objectives including cost savings process improvements supplier performance supply chain improvements etc.
• Prepare progress and financial procurement reports where required.
• Build strong working relationships with UK APAC Americas and European suppliers liaising on a day-to-day basis supported by reporting and presentations.

Qualifications :

Technical Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Strong personal drive and motivation; focused on delivering results through continuous improvement.
• Relevant experience of working to tight and challenging deadlines.
• Global in outlook and experience in or knowledge of working with APAC UK European and Americas countries.
• Five years sourcing purchasing or buyer experience required with experience in cost management and negotiation.
• Degree educated within Supply Chain Business Engineering or Economics desirable.
• Proven ability to influence key stake holders.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) with ability to support tasks to completion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint) Microsoft Teams.

Travel %:  15-20%

Planning and Decision Making:

• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain business relationships with key stakeholders.
• Team player with excellent and effective communication analytical problem solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to drive change and improvements.
• Ability to organize plan and prioritize tasks effectively to achieve targets.

Impact and Scope:

• This role will have the ability to impact the semi business unit goals and objectives; new project development; cost control; trade compliance and ethics.
• The ideal candidate will not be afraid to challenge to drive benefit to the business

Additional Information :

Why Smiths Interconnect

• Global Impact: As part of Smiths Group a global engineering leader youll be working on ground-breaking technologies that make a difference in industries that are shaping the future.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career progression across Smiths Interconnect and the wider Smiths Group.
• Innovative Culture: Join a collaborative and innovative team where your ideas and contributions are valued and rewarded.
• Competitive Package: We offer a competitive salary benefits package and performance-related incentives.
• Location: Dundee is an exciting city with a growing tech sector and vibrant cultural scene making it a great place to live and work.

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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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time