.Lead the purchasing team in leading transactional purchasing to provide efficient procurement of materials and subcontracting services (external and intercompany) in support of John Crane operations.Duties & Responsibilities Coach, lead and develop diverse talent to build a high-performance purchasing team through adherence to Standard Work – demonstrate commitment to this environment through their own Leadership Standard Work while fostering an inclusive culture.Align suppliers to the requirements of purchase order product specifications and delivery terms.Ensure production or sales & aftermarket operations for the regions in the PSC portfolio can be executed as planned through effective purchasing while contributing to working capital improvement (inventory, payment terms).Deliver best value to Smiths through the management of costs and the execution of category strategy in transactional purchasing.Structure the team to make best use of available resource and provide the required operational service.Demonstrate awareness of overall business strategy and actively seek to contribute towards its achievement.Manage daily tasks, issues and priorities on a self-directed basis, escalating to procurement leadership as appropriate.The Individual Experience of leading and building diverse teams both directly and remotely (min. 5 years),Professional certification in Procurement or Supply Chain Management – i.E APICS, CPIM, CIPS and/or suitable tertiary qualification (Bachelors) and/or demonstrable success in a similar role; Strong analytical capability and ability to formulate plans from data; Lean problem-solving skills – root cause analysis methodologies, i.E. A3; Strong IT system skills; MS packages, Power BIKnowledge of production planning/scheduling and manufacturing operations; Knowledge of supply contracts and applicable terms for operational purchasing: consignment, warehousing/stockholding, VMI programs, bailment; Understanding of Category Management approaches and tools; Understanding of corporate governance requirements in the context of purchasing operations, supplier onboarding/management and the P2P cycle.English fluency (written and spoken)ERP knowledge (SAP desirable)About Smiths At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50+ countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customers' operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage