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Global Category Manager, Meetings & Events Services

Global Category Manager, Meetings & Events Services

Smith+NephewWroclaw, POL
9 dni temu
Opis pracy

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

Smith+Nephew is hiring a  Global Category Manager, Meetings & Events Services.

In this role, you will be responsible for driving global procurement strategies within the Meetings & Events (M&E) category. You’ll collaborate closely with stakeholders in Marketing and Medical Education, ensuring value delivery, risk management, and supplier performance across a spend of approximately $50 million. This role offers the opportunity to shape global policy and lead strategic sourcing initiatives within a dynamic, high-impact environment.

What you will be doing?

  • Support the creation of the M&E policy and contribute to the global category strategy for Meetings & Events.
  • Manage stakeholder engagement and lead sourcing initiatives for services including event management, tradeshows, and venue bookings.
  • Oversee supplier segmentation, selection, performance tracking, and contract negotiation.
  • Deliver on cost savings, risk mitigation, and innovation through supplier partnerships.
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with procurement policies and contract standards.
  • Track supplier performance and resolve risk or quality issues in a timely manner.
  • Contribute to planning activities and project execution aligned with strategic goals.
  • Work closely with Travel and other category managers to explore alignment opportunities

What will you need to be successful?

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, law, or a related field; CIPS qualification preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of procurement experience, preferably in services or marketing categories.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills in a global matrix environment.
  • Proven experience in contract negotiation and supplier management.
  • Track record of delivering procurement value (cost, risk, quality, innovation).
  • Understanding of Meetings & Events supply markets and industry trends.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Fluent in English with strong analytical and project management capabilities.

    • At Smith+Nephew we offer

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

    Your Future : annual bonus, life insurance, company stock saving plan

    Work / Life Balance : paid volunteering hours, flexible approach

    Your Wellbeing : private health care with dental care package, multisport card / my benefit platform

    Flexibility : possibility of working in hybrid model

    Training : Hands-On, Team-Customized, subsidies for language classes, certifications and postgraduate studies

    Extra Perks : referral bonus, recognition program, mentoring program

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