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Category Manager, Software and IT Services, Wrocław

Client:

Smith+Nephew

Location:

Wrocław, Poland

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

958cee8c799a

Job Views:

4

Posted:

06.02.2025

Expiry Date:

23.03.2025

Job Description:

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we craft and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living!

In the role of Category Manager for Software and IT Services, your expertise will be crucial in planning and leading important projects. You will contribute to the strength and innovation of our technological infrastructure.

This role will handle expenditure, engage with partners and suppliers, and support the development of our category strategy. Your proactive approach will help define specifications, manage demand, and develop supplier performance and innovation. You will be instrumental in building relationships that propel our mission forward.

What will you be doing?

1. Leading sourcing activities, handling key relationships, and coordinating the creation, application, and review of contracts.
2. Contributing to the development and execution of the strategy for Software and IT Services, ensuring alignment with business goals and partner approval.
3. Collecting and analysing data on suppliers, market trends, and internal business needs to advise category strategies and decision-making.
4. Identifying and mitigating supplier risks, resolving performance issues, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
5. Communicating strategies and negotiated contracts to relevant partners, ensuring consistent application and understanding.
6. Supporting the innovation agenda by collaborating with strategic suppliers and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the Category.

What will you need to be successful?

Youll need a Bachelors degree or equivalent in business administration, finance, law, or a related scientific or technical field.

You should have shown experience in IT software procurement, along with a strong background in running sophisticated software projects, negotiating with IT vendors, and preparing and delivering presentations.

Location: Watford, United Kingdom or Wrocław, Poland

You. Unlimited

165 years of groundbreaking innovation requires a steadfast focus on what’s next. We’re passionate about you. You’re what’s next...

Inclusion, Diversity and Equity: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Growing on Diversity, Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website.

Your Future: Generous annual bonus and pension schemes, Save As You Earn share options.

Work/Life Balance: Flexible vacation and time off, paid holidays and paid volunteering hours, so we can give back to our communities!

Your Wellbeing: Private health and dental plans, healthcare cash plans, income protection, life assurance and much more.

Extra Perks: Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs, salary sacrifice bicycle and car schemes and many other employee discounts.

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