Global Category Manager, Transportation & Trade Services

Smith & Nephew•Memphis, TN

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. Ready to shape the future of global logistics and trade services? As our Global Category Manager, Transportation & Trade Services, you will lead a critical global procurement portfolio that supports supply chain performance, distribution excellence, regulatory compliance, operational resilience, and business growth. This is an opportunity to influence strategic decisions, drive innovation, and help build a more resilient, sustainable, and future-ready logistics network while positioning Procurement as a strategic enabler of Smith+Nephew's transformation ambitions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in transportation procurement, logistics sourcing, or supply chain procurement.
Proven experience developing and executing category strategies that deliver measurable business value across complex global organizations.
Strong expertise in transportation markets, carrier commercial models, logistics operations, customs brokerage, and international trade compliance.
Demonstrated success leading complex transportation negotiations and strategic supplier relationship programs across multiple transportation modes, including parcel and last-mile distribution networks.
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to partner effectively with senior leaders across matrix organizations.
Experience leading teams and driving transformation, change management, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision making.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications such as CPSM, CIPS, CSCP, or APICS are preferred.
Experience within a regulated or MedTech environment is preferred.
Experience with transportation management systems (TMS), freight visibility platforms, freight audit solutions, or digital logistics technologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

Define and execute the global Transportation & Trade Services category strategy across Parcel, Air Freight, Ocean Freight, Road Freight, Customs Brokerage, and Freight Audit & Payment services.
Build and deliver a multi-year value creation pipeline through cost optimization, productivity improvements, working capital enhancement, risk reduction, innovation, and network optimization.
Serve as a trusted commercial advisor to Global Supply Chain and Global Trade Compliance leaders, influencing transportation, logistics, and trade services decisions through commercial expertise, market insight, and strategic thinking.
Lead complex supplier negotiations and drive strategic supplier relationships that improve performance, resilience, compliance, innovation, and long-term business outcomes.
Drive sustainability, resilience, and continuous improvement initiatives across transportation and trade services while supporting evolving business needs.
Champion digital transformation through transportation technologies, analytics, automation, visibility platforms, and data-driven decision making that enhance operational performance and supply chain effectiveness.
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing procurement team while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, continuous improvement, and commercial excellence.