Job Description 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 Designing and deploying 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 Duties: Global category responsibility for IT & Telecoms: Software (incl. Software as a Service) and Support Services Hardware and Print Network and Communication Services IT Consultancy Services and Outsourced IT Services (incl. Hosting Services) Support Head of Indirect Proc with sourcing activities for: Centralised Services (Non-IT related Professional Services & Consultancy) Align sourcing activities with dedicated category strategy. General: Responsible for leading cross-functional teams of operational stakeholders, sourcing and commercial managers through the sourcing process to deliver breakthrough results that deliver commercial advantage for Smiths Detection. Work with the Indirect Procurement Head and Head of IT to develop and deliver 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.