Life Unlimited.
At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living!
We are looking for someone ready to take ownership of a global category that plays a key role in improving patient outcomes.
In this role, you'll own the strategy and supplier relationships for our Advanced Wound Devices Finished Goods, working closely with teams across the business to drive innovation, ensure quality, and deliver value. If you enjoy collaborating across functions, navigating complexity, and making things happen, this could be a great fit.
What will you be doing?
You'll lead the management of our Advanced Wound Devices Finished Goods category. This includes shaping and delivering the category strategy, working closely with suppliers, and collaborating across teams to ensure smooth operations—from sourcing and supplier performance to supporting contract manufacturing.
You will be the primary contact for supplier decisions, contract negotiations, and ensuring compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements. Additionally, you'll identify cost-saving opportunities, drive continuous improvement, and help us stay ahead of industry trends. This is a hands-on role with a global impact, where your ideas and actions will make a real difference.
What does success look like?
Success means becoming a trusted expert and strategic partner across the business. You will be recognized for building strong supplier relationships, making smart sourcing decisions, and maintaining momentum—whether supporting new product launches, improving supplier performance, or driving cost efficiencies.
You will proactively identify risks and opportunities, navigate complex contracts confidently, and work across functions to get things done. If ownership, collaboration, and measurable impact excite you, you'll excel here.
Successful candidates would need the following:
* Proven experience in procurement, ideally 5-7 years in a regulated, matrixed environment with established governance processes.
* A background in plastics manufacturing, particularly with injection molding suppliers.
* Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage complex supplier relationships.
You. Unlimited.
With 165 years of groundbreaking innovation, we focus on what's next. We're passionate about you. You're what's next...
* Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity: Committed to welcoming, celebrating, and growing in diversity. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website.
* Your Future: Generous annual bonus and pension schemes, Save As You Earn share options.
* Work/Life Balance: Flexible vacation and time off, paid holidays, and volunteering hours to give back to our communities.
* Your Wellbeing: Private health and dental plans, healthcare cash plans, income protection, life assurance, and more.
* Flexibility: Hybrid working model for most professional roles.
* Training: Hands-on, team-customized mentorship programs.
* Extra Perks: Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs, salary sacrifice bicycle and car schemes, and many other employee discounts.
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