Global Category Leader, IT Software
- Hiring Organisation
- Smith & Nephew
- Location
- Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
- Salary
- £ 80 K
category strategy, aligned to business priorities, digital transformation objectives and the RISE strategy.Build and manage a multi-year value pipeline across cost optimisation, software rationalisation, demand management, risk reduction and innovation.Use market intelligence, supplier insights and benchmarking to shape strategic decisions and identify new opportunities.Act as Procurement … structured challenge and commercial expertise.Ensure Procurement is engaged early in planning and technology decision-making processes.Identify and execute initiatives for cross-category IT-related optimisation and consolidation.Commercial Excellence & Supplier LeadershipLead complex negotiations with strategic software suppliers and oversee major commercial agreements.Drive effective supplier relationship management to improve performance, innovation ...