Executing the global utilities category strategy across regions and sites. The role Utilities category will consume approximately 80% of the role’s time.A secondary element to the role (20% of time) is supporting the Facilities Services category by leading sourcing and contracting projects covering scope of hard and soft Facilities Services. Sub-categories include stakeholder and supplier engagement activities across Air conditioning, HVAC, Mechanical & Engineering, Janitorial Services, Pest Control, Waste Management, Facilities Services, Office suppliesThis role reports to the Manufacturing and Real Estate Global Category Director and partners closely with Global ESG, Facilities, Real Estate, Legal and Finance teams to ensure effective sourcing, risk management, operational continuity and budget stability across electricity, gas, water, solar and related utilities.8+ years of experience in procurement and minimum 3 years in utilities category managementExperience running multi-country RFPs and contract negotiations Strong analytical, execution, and stakeholder management skills **Key Competencies** Ability to operate effectively in a regional and global matrixCheck us out on for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into **You. Unlimited.**, life, culture, and benefits at S+N.Explore our and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer. Check us out on for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into **You. Unlimited.**, life, culture, and benefits at S+N.Explore our and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer. Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential.From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude we work together to win. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited.
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