[Hiring] Global Category Manager @Smith+Nephew

Role Description

The Global Category Manager, Commercial is responsible for leading global category strategies across assigned commercial spend portfolios and serving as a trusted strategic business partner to senior stakeholders across various functions.

• Lead the development, execution, and continuous evolution of global category strategies across assigned commercial categories and supplier portfolios.
• Translate business requirements, market intelligence, supplier insights, and enterprise priorities into actionable category roadmaps.
• Identify and implement value creation opportunities that improve cost efficiency, supplier performance, innovation, customer engagement, risk management, sustainability, and business outcomes.
• Develop and maintain Finance-validated savings pipelines, value plans, and business cases aligned with enterprise objectives.
• Ensure category strategies are integrated into annual business planning and commercial priorities.
• Provide category expertise and strategic recommendations that support enterprise decision-making.
• Monitor market trends, emerging technologies, and supplier innovations to identify competitive advantages and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Marketing, Economics, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
• MBA, CIPS, CPSM, ISM, or equivalent professional certification preferred.
• Advanced training in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or commercial leadership is highly desirable.

Requirements

• 7+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or related commercial experience.
• Proven track record developing and executing global category strategies that deliver measurable business impact.
• Experience serving as a trusted advisor to senior business stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success leading complex sourcing initiatives and commercial negotiations.
• Experience developing business cases and delivering Finance-validated value.
• Experience managing strategic supplier relationships.
• Experience working in global, matrixed, and cross-functional environments.

Benefits

• 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement.
• Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program.
• Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship Training.
• Discounts on fitness clubs, travel, and more!