DRIVING COST OPTIMIZATION & SUPPLIER EXCELLENCE
Support cost optimization and procurement excellence. The role involves analyzing business spend, building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, and ensuring transparency in third‑party expenses. You will help develop and implement procurement policies, manage supplier performance and agreements, and monitor market trends to anticipate pricing and availability. Additionally, you will support the identification of new suppliers and communicate the value that Procurement brings to the organization.
**SOURCE TO CONTRACT **
Develops category strategies to improve efficiency, aligns procurement actions with business goals, supports major tenders, defines negotiation tactics, leads supplier negotiations through contract approval, and advises on budget adjustments when needed.
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Supports setting annual procurement targets with the Procurement Manager and aligning them with stakeholders. It establishes regular management reporting on ongoing initiatives and results and develops and executes KPI reporting for key suppliers and spend.
**BUSINESS PARTNERING & TEAM **
Maintain regular communication with stakeholders to align on procurement needs and optimize budget spend. It works closely with budget owners to develop end‑to‑end sourcing strategies and ensures key supplier relationships and performance are properly managed.