Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Continence Care, and Infusion Care. With more than 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec’s revenues in 2024 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more please visit http://www.convatecgroup.com

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• A clear understanding of Category Management principles with a track record of delivering results across a number of different category areas, building strong supplier and stakeholder relationships.
• Strong communication and engagement skills that enable you to support, influence and constructively challenge stakeholders to deliver the best outcomes for Convatec.
• Demonstrated ability for analytical problem-solving and analysis/interpretation of complex problems, incorporating data gathered from a variety of sources/software tools.
• Able to negotiate with suppliers on commercial and contractual matters.
• Good understanding of financial principles, resource planning and allocation
• Able to effectively communicate to a diverse audience using multiple formats i.e. presentations, emails, face to face etc.
• Good level of SAP experience
• Strong capability in all Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Power-BI, Powerpoint etc.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:

• Educated to degree level; CIPS Certification or equivalent experience

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Position may involve travel up to 25% of the time, mostly within Europe but overseas travel is expected. Most trips will include overnight travel

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role has accountability for the production and delivery of strategic sourcing, cost reduction and supplier improvement projects for Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Packaging and Sterilisation Services; supporting key activities and projects aligned to the category strategy.
The role actively supports, develops, and executes on the end-to-end category strategy aligned to the Business Plan and objectives; implementing a pipeline of initiatives to maximise value and outcomes for Convatec, balancing revenue, risk and value opportunities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute and effectively support, a fully integrated and customer/business aligned category strategy
• Support the Senior/Category Manager in developing and executing the category strategy whilst providing extensive support to all other key GQO functions.
• Accountable for the delivery of the Source to contract process (S2C)
• Support the Senior/Category Manager in the execution of the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program with all critical suppliers, managing the effective performance, delivery, continuous improvement and productivity initiatives across the relevant suppliers
• Responsible for leading key Procurement activities related to Supply Chain resilience, strategy development, productivity targets, innovation pipeline and New product Development Launch schedule in designated Category.
• Responsible for the delivery of designated projects, initiatives and pipeline ideas in line with objectives

PRINCIPAL CONTACTS & PURPOSE OF CONTACT

Internal - Supply Chain to support materials arriving on site, Marketing to exchange information, Regulatory (Internal) to consult on change implications, T&I (Internal) to advise on suppliers and materials for NPD projects, Finance to advise on costs, Senior Stakeholders (internal) to influence strategy or behavior changes,
External – Suppliers to agree and negotiate contract terms, consultants and advisors as required.