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The role manages a portfolio of strategic supplier relationships, working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement and supply chain activity is aligned to business priorities and delivers long-term value.\nThe role provides high-quality commercial insight and reporting on supplier performance, contractual performance, expenditure, risk and opportunities for value improvement. It includes responsibility for leading strategic and business-critical tenders for key services, from shaping requirements and engaging the market through to evaluation, negotiation, contract award recommendations and ongoing supplier performance oversight.\nThe role also plays an important part in driving the Procurement and Supply Chain function forward through varied project-based activity, supporting continuous improvement, improved service delivery, stronger supplier resilience and the development of a high-quality, value-for-money supply chain.\nKey Accountabilities\nDevelop and lead category strategies for key areas of spend, informed by market analysis, supplier insight, business demand, risk profile and long-term organisational priorities.\nDeliver measurable procurement value across the supplier portfolio, including savings, cost avoidance, improved service outcomes, reduced risk, sustainability benefits and innovation-led efficiencies.\nProvide senior commercial challenge 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