Smith+Nephew · 11 hours ago
Sr. Director, Global Indirect Procurement (Marketing)
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $288K/yr
15+ years expSmith+Nephew is a company that designs and manufactures technology aimed at enhancing life quality. They are seeking a Senior Director for Global Indirect Procurement in Marketing, responsible for shaping and executing procurement strategies that support commercial and brand goals, while leading a high-performing team and managing supplier relationships.
Medical Device
Responsibilities
Build strong, trust-based partnerships with Commercial, Marketing, and Medical Education leaders across franchises and regions
Develop a deep understanding of brand, customer, and commercial priorities to shape procurement strategies that enable business outcomes
Drive resource optimization by balancing spend efficiency with investment in growth-critical marketing initiatives
Integrate business needs, market intelligence, supplier capabilities, and emerging trends to craft mid- and long‑term global category strategies
Align and collaborate across regional and local procurement teams to ensure consistent execution and adoption of category strategies
Identify future capabilities, innovation opportunities, and digital trends that can enhance S+N’s commercial performance
Own executive-level relationships with strategic marketing agencies and key suppliers
Apply robust Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) frameworks to deliver performance, innovation, and value creation
Proactively manage supplier risk, including compliance, data privacy, sustainability, and operational resiliency
Lead high-value, multi-country negotiations and contracting efforts leveraging strong commercial and legal acumen
Ensure all contracts maximize value, manage risk, and comply with global procurement and ethical standards
Partner with Legal, Finance, Compliance, and Commercial Excellence to uphold governance requirements
Lead, mentor, and develop a global team of procurement professionals
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
Build organizational capability in marketing procurement, supplier management, and digital buying practices
Champion the adoption of digital procurement tools, AI‑enabled workflows, and advanced buying channels
Drive simplification, automation, and user‑friendly processes that improve stakeholder experience while optimizing spend and supplier risk
Partner with technology and process teams to shape the next wave of digital procurement evolution within Smith+Nephew
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
15+ years of procurement or relevant business experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Experience leading and developing global or matrixed teams with direct people management experience leading a team of indirect procurement professionals
Proficiency in English (written and oral)
Preferred
Deep procurement expertise in marketing services, agencies, meetings & events, digital marketing, and medical education, ideally in healthcare, life sciences, or regulated sectors
Demonstrated success developing and executing global category strategies aligned to business strategy
Strong commercial acumen with proven experience in contracting, complex negotiations, and managing high‑value global suppliers
Advanced analytical, financial modeling, and problem‑solving skills
Ability to anticipate and mitigate risks, forecast spend and savings, and support strategy execution
Experience working within a global, matrixed organization with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder‑engagement skills
Track record of building and growing high‑performing, diverse teams
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment with continuous transformation and innovation
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Medical leave programs
Parental leave
Generous PTO
Paid company holidays
8 hours of volunteer time annually
Variety of wellness offerings such as EAP
401k Matching Program
401k Plus Program
Discounted Stock Options
Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off
Paid Holidays
Flex Holidays
Paid Community Service Day
Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually)
Employee Assistance Program
Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)
Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more
Company
Smith+Nephew
Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Katerina Dodbiba
SVP, CFO Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine & ENT
Pierre Palassian
SVP, CFO Global Operations, Quality and Regulatory Affairs
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