Risk Management Leader

Job Introduction Manage and deliver the procurement plan and supplier performance management for the category, managing external spend to plan or better, and partnering with suppliers to maximise service and performance. Develop and deliver the assigned category plans to support achievement of procurement and business objectives, flagging any risks or non-conformances in a timely manner through the appropriate risk management process and proposing measures to mitigate or correct. Track and report the category performance, identifying category and value engineering opportunities for further improvement to category plans and targets. Closely monitor the supplier performance against agreed measures, developing a collaborative approach to continuous improvement and issue resolution. Ensure any changes to performance metrics are embedded in Supplier contracts or derogations are received where necessary. Accountable for Supplier Performance data completeness and reporting. Work closely with the business operations to ensure the collation and assessment of category requirements including spend, demand, supplier performance and service requirements. They should demonstrate proficiency in identifying and mitigating risks, while actively proposing measures to enhance procurement processes.