Key Responsibilities- Strategic Sourcing Leadership
- Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans to meet business requirements and drive cost savings.
- Provide leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams on sourcing strategies and supplier management.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement business strategies.
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Develop and manage complex supplier relationships, including negotiation of contracts and resolution of issues.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including vendor non-performance and compliance issues
- Collaborate with suppliers to develop and implement quality and performance improvement plans.
Contract Management - Develop and manage high-value contracts, including negotiation of terms and conditions.
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, including payment terms and delivery schedules.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure contract requirements are met.
Category Management - Develop and manage category strategies across multiple commodities.
- Analyse market trends and provide recommendations for category optimization.
- Collaborate with suppliers to develop and implement category-specific solutions.
Stakeholder Management - Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, including procurement, operations, and finance.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and develop sourcing strategies.
- Provide regular updates and reporting on sourcing activities and results.
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