Manager responsible for IT vendor and contract management, driving strategic sourcing for the enterprise. Collaborating with IT leadership and Procurement to optimize vendor performance and compliance.
About the role
- Senior Director, Global Indirect Procurement for Smith+Nephew. Leading procurement strategies for marketing and supplier management across global operations.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the strategic thought partner to senior Commercial, Marketing, and Medical Education leaders
- Shape and execute procurement strategies that accelerate commercial and brand ambitions
- Own a global portfolio that includes marketing services, meetings & events, agencies, digital marketing, and medical education
- Lead the development of long-term category strategies
- Drive resource optimization by balancing spend efficiency with growth-critical marketing initiatives
- Manage supplier risk, including compliance, data privacy, sustainability, and operational resiliency
- Lead high-value, multi-country negotiations and contracting efforts
- Champion the adoption of digital procurement tools and advanced buying channels
- Lead, mentor, and develop a global team of procurement professionals
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 15+ years of procurement or relevant business experience
- At least 5 years in a leadership role
- Experience leading and developing global or matrixed teams
- Direct people management experience leading a team of indirect procurement professionals
- Proficiency in English (written and oral)
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition reimbursement
- Medical leave programs
- Parental leave
- Generous PTO
- Paid company holidays
- 8 hours of volunteer time annually
- Variety of wellness offerings such as EAP
- Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!
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