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Smiths Group Procurement Category Manager
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Job DescriptionJob Purpose: Ability to work independently, as well as supporting the Global Procurement Manager in the delivery and execution of the sourcing and procurement strategy.Identify, source, and develop new and existing Smiths Interconnect suppliers driving benefit to the business.Work cross functionally across the Smiths global manufacturing operations and 3rd party supplier base to optimize material management and capacity.Identify and drive efficiencies through cost saving exercises.Suggest and implement process improvements sharing best practice across the business for continuous improvement.Work with the global procurement teams to support all aspects of category management, supplier business reviews, category plans, market trends assessment, pricing, and product availability.  Responsibilities:Effective management of RFQ process and Product Price Variance activities to deliver best commercial purchasing decisions.  Assist in developing strategies for negotiating supplier contracts and development of new sourcing projects.Work cross functionally (new product development teams, operations, category engineers) and with external suppliers to deliver a balanced / agile supplier portfolio.Support and manage new supplier on boarding process, assist with maintaining Global Approved Vendor List (AVL), and ensure aligned with Smiths ESG requirements.Build, develop and maintain key internal relationships across all regions and functional areas.Build strong working relationships with domestic and global suppliers through regular communication and feedback.Contribute towards the delivery of KPIs in conjunction with BU strategy:OTIF / OTDSales revenueDHOPPPV working capital planLead time reductionSupport the resolution of supply constraint and critical shortages, and ensure effective communicating with key internal stake holders. Support supplier performance monitoring, evaluation, and improvement plans.Critical path maintenance and management for specific projects. General Activities:Participate in supplier onsite evaluation of capabilities and capacities.Work with global supply chain teams to ensure timely delivery of stock.Support the RFQ process and work with Global Procurement Manager to deliver commercial benefit to the BU.Liaise with suppliers to ensure maximizing Smiths business capacity and reducing lead time metric.Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.Support the identification and implementation of alternative sources of supply as required to resolve material risk situations.Help administer supplier scorecards and support Quarterly Business Review (QBR) meetings.Support the wider supply chain team and actively engage in the achievement of team objectives including cost savings, process improvements, supplier performance, supply chain improvements etc.Prepare progress and financial procurement reports where required.Build strong working relationships with UK, APAC, Americas, and European suppliers, liaising on a day-to-day basis, supported by reporting and presentations.

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