Sourcing and Category Management

This role focuses on managing mid-level client and supplier relationships to ensure customer satisfaction while developing sourcing and category management strategies for critical portfolios. The position involves collaborating with suppliers on long-term objectives, market trends, and innovation, while driving resolution for major supplier issues. It requires identifying business needs across assurance of supply, quality, service, cost, and innovation to build strong business relationships and influence total category spend. The role also entails managing assigned project portfolios, supporting supplier selection processes, and executing complex contracts using advanced negotiation techniques.