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Working Monday to Thursday from 08:00 to 16:30 and Friday from 08:00 to 15:00, your focus will be on delivering cost, quality and risk improvements across defined spend areas.\nLead local sourcing activities, conduct market analysis and onboard qualified suppliers to maintain a competitive supplier base.\nOwn commercial negotiations on pricing, payment terms and contractual conditions to deliver measurable cost reductions.\nAnalyse spend data independently to identify opportunities for consolidation, standardisation and cost optimisation.\nBuild strong working relationships with key suppliers, monitor performance targets and mitigate sourcing risks.\nPartner with internal stakeholders to translate business needs into effective sourcing strategies and commercial guidance.\nWhat you will bring\nWe are seeking a proactive commercial professional who combines sharp negotiation skills with a data-driven approach to procurement. 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We build trust by accepting mistakes as part of development. We believe real leadership is earned through example, not title.\nWhoever joins us will help create a workplace where people feel safe to speak up, share ideas, challenge old ways of working and stretch themselves to achieve more. 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