Job Description

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

TheGlobalCategory Manager Utilities“GCM”is responsible forexecuting the global utilities category strategy across regions and sites. The rolemanages our global energy portfolio,leadsnational and site levelsourcing events, manages supplier relationships,spendforecasts to support budget setting,deliversavings and ensures contract compliance, whileoperatingwithin defined governance and strategic frameworks, in conjunctionwith ourEnergyManagementService Provider

Utilities category will consume approximately 80% of therole’stime.

A secondary element to the role(20% oftime)issupporting the Facilities Services category by leading sourcing and contracting projects coveringscopeofhard andsoft Facilities Services Sub-categories includestakeholder and supplier engagement activitiesacross Air conditioning, HVAC, Mechanical & Engineering,Janitorial Services, Pest Control, Waste Management, Facilities Services, Office supplies

Thisrole reports totheManufacturing and Real EstateGlobal CategoryDirectorand partners closely withGlobal ESG, Facilities, Real Estate, LegalandFinance teams to ensure effective sourcing,risk management,operational continuityandbudget stability across electricity, gas, water,solarand related utilities.

What will you be doing?

Category Execution & Sourcing

• Develop and executebusiness aligned GlobalUtilities Category Strategy

• Execute global and regionalsourcing strategies for electricity, gas, water,solarand related utilities

• Lead RFPs, renegotiations, and contract renewals across assigned regions sites

• Implement pricing models (fixed, flexible, indexed) in line with approved category strategy

• Ensure correct application of hedging windows

• Lead renewable sourcing events including REC, green certificates, solar and wind projects

• Partner with ESG team to deliver credible Scope 2 and decarbonization outcomes

• Leadsourcingand contracting projects covering scope of hard and soft Facilities Services

Supplier & Contract Management

• Manage operational relationships with utilities, traders, and energy service providers

• Monitor supplier performance, pricing accuracy, and contractual compliance

• Resolve billing, settlement, and service issues in collaboration with internal stakeholders

Cost & Risk Management

• Deliversavings, cost avoidance, and budget stability targets

• Support management of commodity price exposure and regulatory impacts

• Identifyoperational risks and escalate strategic issues to the CategoryDirector

• Build market intelligence, analytical capability, and external benchmarkingto share with internal stakeholders

• Ensure regulatory, contractual, and internal policy compliance across markets

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Act as the day-to-day procurement partner for global ESG, Facilities, Real Estate,Legaland Finance teams

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and consumption planning cycles

• Provide clear commercial input for site expansions, closures, and transitions

Data, Analytics & Reporting

• Maintain consumption, cost, and contract dataacross global portfolio

• Support development of dashboards, trackers, and performance reporting

• Provide market insights and analytics to inform sourcing decisions

What will you need to be successful?

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, Supply Chain, or related field

• 8+ years of experience in procurement andminimum3years in utilities category management

• Solid understanding of electricity and gas markets and pricing mechanisms

• Experience running multi-country RFPs and contract negotiations

• Strong analytical, execution, and stakeholder management skills

Key Competencies

• Strong execution discipline and attention to detail

• Commercial and analytical mindset

• Ability tooperateeffectively in a regional and global matrix

• Collaborative and solution-oriented approach

• Strong business partnering

You. Unlimited.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our Strongest investments are in our people and patients we serve.

• Inclusion and Belonging:Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website ( www.smith-nephew.com)

• 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.

• Flexibility:Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).

• Training:Hands On, Team Customised, Mentorship.

• Extra Perks:Discounts on Gyms and fitness clubs, Salary Sacrifice Bicycle and many other Employee discounts.

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We're more than just a company - we're a community! Follow us on LinkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day.

Check us out on Glassdoor for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You. Unlimited., life, culture, and benefits at S+N.

Explore our website and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer.