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This role serves as a trusted advisor to the business, partnering across the organization to deliver value through cost savings, supplier performance improvements, risk mitigation, and operational efficiencies.What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. 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