Global Category Manager Travel & Expenses, Insurance & Financial Services

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Company Description

At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver smarter engineering solutions for mission-critical applications, solving some of the world's toughest problems for our customers, our communities and our world.

We are a FTSE100, global business of around 15,000 colleagues, based in 50 countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity, and supporting new homes.

Our products and services are often critical to our customers' operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage.

We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with an almost 170-year history of innovation, and four global divisions, all experts in their field.

Job Description

The Global Category Manager Travel & Expenses, Insurance & Financial Services will build and lead delivery of the Category Strategies in key focus areas, ensuring consistent and effective sourcing (external and internal); risk management and innovation to simplify the supply chain.

Duties:

• 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 Group.
• Work with the Indirect Category Head to develop and deliver a clear category strategy for the Group.
• Responsible for ensuring suppliers provide value for money and business benefit to the company, including innovative proposals and following the Smiths 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 Business Partners and stakeholders to gain an in-depth understanding of the industry and related Divisional 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.
• Work with the Indirect Category Head to deliver a long-term Category vision, with a clear strategy and operating plan, supporting the Category Team's objectives to the 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 Divisions 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 1-3-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 deliver value to customer and how that service is supported cost effectively by 3rd party providers.
• Review contracts and sourcing activities relative to the Divisional 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.

Qualifications

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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 units 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

Why Smiths?

• Be Part of Something Big: As we expand our footprint across APAC and MEA, you'll play a key role in building the teams that will define our future.
• Growth Opportunities: At Smiths, we believe in your growth as much as our own. You'll have the chance to shape your career and expand your leadership capabilities in an ever-evolving global landscape.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a diverse, collaborative team where innovation and fresh ideas are encouraged.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a supportive work environment.

Diversity & Inclusion:

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, 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.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation - including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career's website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, 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.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation - including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career's website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)