Category Manager, Supply Assurance
Current•Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, fostering supplier relationships and supporting business growth for various enterprises, employing market research and procurement skills.•Work flexibly in diverse environments, demonstrating adaptability to extended work hours and handling various tasks efficiently, utilizing data analysis for informed decision-making in category management.•Manage complex operational and strategic procurement activities in assigned senior category, demonstrating advanced skills throughout the management cycle, including data management and analysis.•Achieve cost savings, considering total costs, social value, and corporate ambitions, while supervising a procurement team and utilizing financial management expertise.•Lead high-value and high-risk procurement matters, ensuring compliance, accountability, and effective resource management, integrating business analysis for strategic decision-making.•Communicate confidently on contentious procurement issues, addressing barriers and presenting solutions with tact and diplomacy, supported by proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.