Build and sustain strong relationships with senior business leaders, acting as a strategic partner and trusted advisor on procurement‑related matters
Translate business strategies and operational needs into clear, value‑driven procurement initiatives that support short‑term objectives and long‑term enterprise goals
Serve as the main interface between Procurement and the business, ensuring clear communication, alignment, and responsiveness
Contribute to annual and long‑range business planning, embedding procurement perspectives into budgeting, forecasting, and strategic prioritisation
Partner with Category Directors and Sourcing Execution Leads to ensure business strategies are translated into effective category management plans and sourcing events
Co‑develop procurement strategies aligned to corporate objectives, innovation priorities, sustainability commitments, and enabling‑function strategies
Provide oversight and guidance on supplier strategy, performance, and risk, working closely with risk and compliance teams to strengthen resilience and ethical sourcing
Champion procurement‑led innovation, continuous improvement, and process optimisation to enhance speed, efficiency, and value creation
Track and report value delivery through KPIs, support strategic initiatives and change efforts, and build procurement and business capability through training and engagement

A bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related discipline (master’s degree or MBA preferred)
Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent (desirable)
10+ years’ experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, enabling functions, or business partnering roles
Proven ability to understand business strategies and translate them into effective procurement strategies and initiatives
Strong experience working with senior leaders across business units and enabling functions
Solid background supporting category strategy development and execution across direct and indirect spend
Demonstrated success leading process improvement initiatives, managing complex projects, and driving continuous improvement
Strong business acumen, analytical capability, and stakeholder‑engagement skills
Ability and willingness to work across multiple time zones in a global environment

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Procurement Business Partner

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