Contract: Category Specialist / Basrah

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We are looking for a Category Manager for a major client in Iraq on a 28/28 rotation.

Responsibilites will include:

Participating in and possibly leading the development and execution of sourcing initiatives
Developing and executing sourcing strategies in alignment with applicable market sector and commodity strategies.
Understanding the local business objectives and desired outcomes
Engaging internal customers, understanding options and risks associated with supply chain activities
Building supplier relationships in order to achieve superior supplier performance
Negotiating commercial terms to deliver best value solutions, and the measurement/reporting of the value delivered.

Accountable for:

Working with the relevant market sector and commodity managers to implement sourcing processes to ensure delivery of business plans and market sector/commodity strategies
The development of sourcing strategies in alignment with applicable market sector / commodity strategies and specific business objectives (both local and global)
Understanding business requirements for third party goods and services
Developing and maintaining knowledge of relevant supply market places
Engaging the business and provide guidance on process and risk management
Managing supplier relationships, engagement and involvement
Leading the full sourcing process which includes development of scope, supplier selection, commercial negotiation, and contract execution
Providing on-going contract cost management and risk assessment
Championing and supporting the deployment of the appropriate purchase to pay solution
Ensuring the common processes are implemented, used and continually improved
Coaching less experienced staff
Participating in company networks, sharing information, best practices and lessons learned
Interfacing where relevant with the Indirect Procurement Operations Centre
Effective utilization of IP Procurement Operations Center to deliver sourcing activities
Work closely with Service Delivery Leads and Service Delivery Coordinators to assure sourcing delivery to the business stakeholders.

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