Strategic Sourcing Buyer - CaPEx, & Engineering

Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a FTSE 100 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 and critical care, and infusion care.Group revenues in 2022 were over $2 billion. With around 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in over 100 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our products provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. To learn more about Convatec, please visit This is a key role within the Global Procurement function driving a high-performance culture and setting the standard for excellence. The Strategic buyer will be Responsible for the production, approval and delivery of strategic sourcing projects and cost reducing process / supplier improvement projects, and the Source to Contract process working closely with Category managers and project stakeholders.As a member of this team, you will be expected to develop, outline, and execute projects in accordance with agreed upon deliverables, timings and budgets.Duties and Responsibilities The Strategic Sourcing buyer – CAPex & Engineering is responsible for:Engaging with key category stakeholders and suppliers to develop global sourcing strategies to drive savings and value to the company, within the CAPex and engineering categories.For building, managing and complying to the Source to Contract (S2C) end to end process, including tender build, tender evaluation, recommendation and award.Responsible for monitoring and managing supplier performance with respect to cost, quality, delivery timeliness, etc.Identifying and driving continuous improvement initiatives that will generate value through increase supplier performance or capabilities.This is a procurement position; is not responsible for planning and managing purchase orders.Language Skills Required:English - written and spokenPortuguese – written and spoken - If being based in LisbonEducation/Experience/Qualifications: Experience within Procurement, Sourcing, consulting, or a productivity improvement role. Experience in a FDA regulated industry desired. or required. Professional certification (CPM, CIPS (level 4 and above), EIPM) and/or MBA are highly desirable.Experience working with Indirect categories globally and evidence of driving strategic improvements and savings.Experience working with global Indirect categories such as CapEx, Engineering professional services & real estate are highly desirable.Experience working within a Strategic Sourcing Environment and category management process.Experience working with e-procurement tools to find, evaluate & select the best vendors to drive savings, increase value & manage riskExcellent inter-personal & communication skills.Able to meet targets and deadlines.Results oriented.Possess significant analytical problem-solving ability. Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret complex problems, incorporating data gathered from a variety of sources.Able to proficiently use software tools to analyze data and identify and solve complex problems.Understands financial principles, resource planning and allocation, and the fundamental drivers of improvements across a variety of business areas.Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate to a diverse audience, at multiple levels within the company using a variety of formats, presentations, emails, leading meetings, face to face, etc.Experience managing cross-functional and cross-business projects within a matrix business environment, including an understanding of the barriers to change and how to overcome them.Demonstrated ability to define a strategy and translate it into actionable plans and then manage these plans through to implementation.Demonstrated ability to achieve results in a global environment, working across borders, cultures, and languages.Understands how to create and apply new approaches and methodologies to solving business problems.Able to promote and foster new ideas and strategies among internal and external customers. Working Conditions:Hybrid workingRequired:Understand ethical behaviour and business practicesOpenness to change and transformationAble to challenge constructivelySpeak, listen, and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniquesWork cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organisational effectivenessPositively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the Procurement function and organisationAssess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organisationSet priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details/data/information/activitiesAssess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.The ability to work across a range of technically and culturally diverse people, and to influence them to achieve goals in a timely manner to help drive business results is key. We will also be looking for your skills in analytical as well as strategic thinking, the ability to support teamwork, show exceptional judgement, collaboration, decision-making, and for someone who can work independently.Our ambitions will bring the very best out in you. You’ll be pushed to aim higher and really own your work. You’ll be encouraged and supported to make things happen too. It can be challenging. But, as the progress you make will help improve the lives of millions, it’ll be worth it. This is stepping up to a challenge. This is work that’ll move you.#ForeverCaring #ForeverConvatec #WeAreConvatec#LI-LE1#LI-HybridBeware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent ConvatecA formal recruitment process is required for all our opportunities prior to any offer of employment. This will include an interview confirmed by an official Convatec email address.If you receive a suspicious approach over social media, text message, email or phone call about recruitment at Convatec, do not disclose any personal information or pay any fees whatsoever. If you’re unsure, please contact us at .Equal opportunities Convatec provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.