Responsibilities:

61 Accountable for the delivery of stakeholder’s requirement for Indirect categories like Facilities, Marketing, IT, Learning and Development etc
61 Responsible for the collection of quotes, negotiation, and finalisation of suppliers. Use of various procurement tools and technique for effective purchasing management
61 Maintain ongoing assessment of sourcing risks and proposed alternatives
61 Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues and concerns
61 Responsible for monitoring compliance and adherence to Smith & Nephew Procurement policies and procedures.
61 Contribute to implement indirect sourcing strategies, rules, processes, and projects in relationship with relevant category, including selecting qualified supplier, conducting routine management, controlling cost, gaining business acceptance and implementation, etc.
61 Consistently seek new areas of cost reduction, demand containment, specification optimization and value enhancement across all aspects of the business.
61 Drive improvements on delivery times, cost, and quality of materials from suppliers
61 Strong contract knowledge – MSA, Statement of work and NDA

What we are looking for
61 Bachelor’s degree required at a minimum, Major in Japanese is preferred
61 5 years of experience working in procurement domain with (3+ years of experience in a sourcing and contracting environment)
61 Able to operate effectively in a team setting as a facilitator and team member
61 Display strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
61 Possesses superior telephone etiquette. The ability to deal with customers in a customer service-oriented fashion
61 Can work cooperatively with the end user community, team members, suppliers, and management
61 Has the ability to work independently and with little Supervision.
61 Able to prioritize projects to meet deadlines as well as handle multiple projects simultaneously