Related tasks:

• Oversees implementation of market/ category plan to ensure that the underpinning process improvement and procurement activities deliver the expected business value in accordance with the strategic plans
• Supports Director/ Associate Director in the development of long term strategic plans for agreed scope of spend area
• Supports the Director/ Associate Director in strategic relationship management (customer and supplier) - to ensure that Market & Category Strategies are highly aligned to current and future Business need and that the supply base is capable of supporting these strategies.
• Coordinates the introduction of new and modified products and services with appropriate departments
• Analyses and resolves issues raised in procurement audit reports
• Advises on contracts and agreements for the supply of complex products and services with new and existing suppliers
• Develops, evaluates or manages internal and external relationships with suppliers and other cross-functional teams

• Ability to decipher and organize large amounts of data.
• An analytical mindset with superb communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate complex problems clearly and in nontechnical terms.
• Project management, change management and people management skills
• Communication skills and ability to influence others