Contract Excellence Lead - International

Job description

What will you be doing?In this role you will become the driving force behind our contract management excellence. You will guide the full contract lifecycle, connecting people, systems and processes into a smooth and efficient flow.

As the Product Owner for our Contract Lifecycle Management system, you will lead its design, rollout and continuous evolution, translating commercial needs into digital solutions that improve the way we work.

You will collaborate with colleagues across IT, Legal and Commercial functions, build best practices across markets, empower teams to adopt new tools and manage real transformation that supports better pricing governance, greater user experience and stronger relationships with our partners.

What will you need to be successful?Success in this role comes from combining commercial understanding with digital product ownership and the ability to bring people along a journey of change. You enjoy making complexity simple and turning challenges into opportunities for improvement. You are someone who connects easily with people at all levels and brings structure, clarity and momentum to large‐scale initiatives.

To thrive in this role you will bring:

Experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager working with digital tools in a commercial environment

A background in the medical device industry, with a solid understanding of working in a regulated environment and how contracts support customers and patients across markets

Strong understanding of pricing, quoting, contracting or tendering processes

Experience with CPQ, CLM, CRM or ERP platforms such as Salesforce, SAP or PROS

Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions and countries

Some people leadership experience or a clear interest in developing as a leader

Fluent English + other European language as a plus

Inclusion and BelongingCommitted to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (www.smith-nephew.com)

Your FutureGenerous annual bonus and pension Schemes, Save As You Earn share options.

Work/Life BalanceFlexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours.

Your WellbeingPrivate Health and Dental plans, Healthcare Cash Plans, Income Protection, Life Assurance and much more.

FlexibilityHybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).

TrainingHands‐On, Team‐Customised, Mentorship.

Extra PerksDiscounts on Gyms and fitness clubs, Salary Sacrifice Bicycle and Car Schemes and many other Employee discounts.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bristol

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English