Sourcing & Contracts Specialist

As the Sourcing and Contracts Specialist you will be accountable for the management of category specific total cost of ownership benefits to ensure that business requirements are satisfied as well as lead, manage and own the category entire commercial value chain by influencing the strategic direction of sourcing vs outsourcing, optimisation models, choices of commercial processes, best practice methodologies and business applications.More of your responsibilities will include:Staying abreast of category specific trends and develop business-aligned category strategy and planBuilding and maintaining relationships, influence, and act as an expert in relation to the category across the organisation and external stakeholders whilst driving results through strategy implementationWorking with sites and BUs to develop and manage high value site-based tenders, contracts and supplier relationships and support key negotiations on high value contracts. Engage key stakeholders and agree the required level of support and outputsIdentifying data sources and establish networks to generate ideas and opportunities for business improvement, in line with category strategy and plansAssessing, monitoring and managing potential supply risk associated within categoryManaging relationships with all key stakeholders (internal and external) to understand and deliver on their service needs and resolve issues optimallyPrioritising, assessing, allocating resources and delegating on both short-term and long-term bases