Teams at Smith & Nephew

Leads global procurement strategy for consultancy, audit, financial, insurance, and outsourced services. Develops category strategies, conducts strategic sourcing and complex negotiations, manages supplier relationships, optimizes spend, strengthens governance, and advises senior Finance, Legal, and business stakeholders across a global organization.

Leads global Employee Benefits category strategy across healthcare, wellbeing, retirement, benefits administration, consulting, and Total Rewards services. Develops category strategies, negotiates with strategic suppliers, manages supplier relationships, and partners with HR, Total Rewards, senior leaders, and international stakeholders. Uses market intelligence and data-driven insights to optimize programs, manage risk, support transformation, improve employee experience, and deliver measurable commercial value.

Supports corporate governance and statutory compliance across UK and international entities. Responsibilities include Stock Exchange announcements, market disclosures, annual report and AGM preparation, statutory record management, shareholder enquiries, entity management system maintenance, and collaboration with Finance, Treasury, Internal Audit, Communications, and external advisers. The role offers progression toward committee secretary and Assistant Company Secretary responsibilities.