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suppliers and monitor performance against agreed targets and standards.\nLead supplier development activities and cross-functional business reviews to improve performance, cost, service and efficiency.\nBuild strong relationships with key business stakeholders and ensure their needs are reflected in category strategies and sourcing decisions.\nAct as an escalation point for sourcing and supplier-related issues, driving resolution in line with global Procurement policies.\nApply a Simplicity & Newness Mindset to identify opportunities for innovation, continuous improvement, cost optimization and simpler ways of working.\nKey Relationships:\nProcurement: Global and Market Procurement teams, including Procurement Directors and Senior Procurement Category Managers.\nSupply Chain Management: Global, regional, market and country Supply Chain and Logistics teams.\nOther key business functions, including Finance, Legal, Risk Management, Compliance, Insurance, GFF and GBS.\nExternal partners, 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