An accomplished result orientated Global Category Manager and Procurement Business Partner within the IT domain. 20+ years of Supplier Relationship and Commercial Management across complex multi year service engagements at global scale. An Experienced IT Category/Sourcing Manager. Able to lead, develop and execute commercial strategies at scale and breadth, whether initiated through normal service operations, major projects or as part of service or organisational transformation program.A progressive international career working for leading global Blue-Chip organisations across the healthcare sector and procurement consultancy. Operating up to C Level internally and with key suppliers.Motivated by building strong value-based customer relationships through developing a detailed understanding customer and business needs, matching to Supplier capabilities and the delivery of targeted value. Inspired by building and delivering solutions that tangibly improve experience and drive productivity. Energised by the constant evolution and rate of change of the IT and Digital domain and the opportunities this creates to enhance or transform.A self-starter who is able to self-motivate whilst operating in complex matrixed organisations at global scale.Recognised for delivering thought leadership, challenging steady state scenario’s and delivering pragmatic business cases for change combined with the competencies to execute and deliver untapped efficiency opportunities with superior outcomes as a leader or as team member.Experienced in developing and operating high value supplier relationships to define and deliver on near and long-term service evolutions and commercial objectives.Key Feedback"Mark is a calm, experienced, diligent, thorough and creative builder of business solutions that go far beyond the conventional ones"."Mark has a truly unique skillset; in addition to being a credible and experienced procurement expert he possesses a deep knowledge about service design and service operations that when combined ensures successful delivery of service and commercial strategic goals""ability to sustainably deliver outstanding performance results - for years in a row".