Procurement Category Manager
Current- Managing G&A and IT Sub categories for Indirect Procurement Spend by ensuring Goods/Service delivery and commercial requirement are met through Agile Procurement. Working closely with cross functional teams and setting the foundations for successful procurement based on sprints and supporting bottom line agenda.- Develop category and sourcing strategies aligned with business needs and product road mapping.- Working alongside with Global and Regional Procurement teams to execute local agreements and contracts- Accountable for savings for the respective categories, and maintain a high level of compliance and reduce reputational and supply risks across all third-party engagements.- Vendor performance evaluation and manage relationship with key local and global vendors- Lead the execution of required governance and process changes to ensure compliance to relevant policies.- Subject Matter Expert for SAP Procure to pay modules- Implemented new vendor management and negotiation tool e-sourcing) for better cost management and performance- Manage the Third Party Risk Management process for on-boarding of all new vendors to ensure the relevant risks are identified and mitigated.- Implements the Sourcing & Supplier Management Framework, Responsible Procurement & Global compliance tools and processes to ensure alignment with the Global Procurement principles- Partner with finance and key stakeholders to deliver cost improvements, free up operating cash flow (inventory), and flexibility to business needs.- Led many successful tenders across Australia and New Zealand.- Focused on risk mitigation, accessing innovation and speed to market