Job Description

To provide procurement category subject matter expertise to develop and implement category strategies that will: Deliver sustainable competitive advantage across the APAC region, within the assigned categories through: Setting and delivering agreed annual and 3-5 year benefits plans aligned to divisional business strategies and requirements Optimising cost and risk management Use of best in class procurement practices Duties & Responsibilities Company-wide responsibilities: Understanding how procurement impacts the overall business and divisional strategies Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders within the business to align category strategies with the business\' needs Promote and communicate the value of the Indirect Procurement function across the business Procurement responsibilities: Sourcing To ensure that all business requests for 3rd party Indirect expenditure within the APAC region: . Fully optimise existing procurement category strategies and approved suppliers . Local requirements are sourced and negotiated in an efficient and effective manner to meet the defined business requirements & goals. In coordination with the Regional Head of Indirect Procurement and Regional Category Managers for APAC: . Design, implement and manage: Category strategies for areas of spend within the APAC region where regional or global strategies do not currently exist: o Aligning them to the business or functional stakeholder strategies & objectives o Delivering sustainable cost and business benefits Approved vendor lists (AVL) of suppliers the sites can purchase from -2 Strategy & deployment Design and implementation of regional category strategies across the APAC region that deliver: . Alignment with the business\' or functional stakeholders\' strategies & objectives . Deliver sustainable cost benefits aligned to the business strategy plans, maximising the commercial levers available in the category . deliver other performance targets such as service, quality, supply chain and risk management. Develop and maintain detailed supply market knowledge and tools that drive innovative sourcing solutions within the category Work with the Global and Regional category leads to leverage Smiths global capabilities and sharing of best practice Provide support to: . Regional Indirects Buyers in the development and implementation of localised supply requirements . Any sites with critical supplier issues. Supplier management Develop and maintain: . Supplier relationship management (SRM) plans for key suppliers identified within the category . Rigorous contracts for all critical, strategic and preferred suppliers within the category. Reporting and systems: Ensure transparency, accuracy and consistency of data in the purchasing information systems Manage accurate and on time functional and business reporting against agreed procurement performance metrics Processes & policy Conduct procurement activities in accordance with stated processes, ethics, CSR and other business policies and processes. 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, 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 The Individual Minimum of 8-10 years\' experience managing the specified category in an enterprise corporate environment of similar complexity to that of Smiths. Strategic Sourcing: Extensive experience of using leading category management tools and techniques to develop and execute category strategies across a complex stakeholder environment Deep category insight and understanding of the category markets, risks, commercial levers and sourcing options. Negotiation: Extensive experience in developing and executing complex negotiation plans. Stakeholder management: Enhanced interpersonal skills which build trusting business relationships in a suitably supportive and collaborative way. Communication: Able to adopt alternative communication style and methods for the target audience. -3 Experienced in: Best practice communication tools and techniques in both written and verbal Presentation drafting and delivery both in person and virtually. Reporting & analytics Experienced in using data to create insight and drive effective decision making. Planning and Decision Making: Ability to work under pressure, in a complex multi-functional virtual team environment. About Smiths At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers\' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 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 a 170+ year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field. About Smiths Group Smiths Group has been pioneering progress in technology and engineering for more than 170 years. Our products and services touch the lives of millions of people every day through our leading positions in critical markets including general industry, safety and security, energy and aerospace. Our four divisions have distinctive capabilities and operate in 50 countries, together employing more than 14,500 talented colleagues. Our operational colleagues are supported by specialised corporate functional teams based all around the world and at Smiths London CHQ. Our functional teams, including strategy, finance, IT, HR, legal, tax, operational excellence, communications and corporate affairs, work together and with our divisions and regions to support Smiths exciting growth agenda. Joining one of our functional teams brings the opportunity to learn from great people, build skills, and forge a diverse and interesting global career while contributing to the success of an innovative and accelerating company. For more information on Smiths please visit .

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