Category Management & Strategy
Support the Category Manager in developing category strategies that drive value, manage risk, and improve supplier performance.
Conduct market research, supplier benchmarking, and spend analysis to identify opportunities for savings and innovation.
Assist in preparing category plans and sourcing strategies for approval.
Procurement & Sourcing
Support commercial negotiations to achieve best value outcomes for the business.
Ensure sourcing processes comply with company policies, procedures, and governance standards.
Help monitor supplier performance against agreed KPIs and service levels.
Escalate performance issues and assist in developing improvement plans.
Build positive working relationships with suppliers to encourage collaboration and innovation.
Stakeholder Engagement
Engage with business stakeholders to understand requirements and priorities.
Provide updates on sourcing activities, market trends, and supplier performance.
Work with cross-functional teams to support delivery of procurement initiatives.
Operational & Compliance
Maintain accurate contract and supplier records in procurement systems.
Ensure compliance with ethical sourcing and sustainability requirements.
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