- Lead procurement strategy for third-party services, ensuring value-driven supplier relationships and competitive contract negotiations.
- Analyse performance data with commercial finance teams to generate actionable insights that drive efficiency, quality, and profitability.
- Support budget preparation with evidence-based assumptions and performance modelling.
- Implement dynamic pricing and cost optimisation strategies across relevant commercial channels.
- Monitor performance across all contracted and in-house services, identifying both risks and opportunities.
- Conduct regular market research to ensure products, services, and supplier partnerships align with profitability objectives.
- Manage existing supplier contracts and lead future concession/bid processes to ensure competitive, compliant, and commercially advantageous outcomes.
- Proven track record in commercial or procurement leadership.
- Strong negotiation, analysis, and supplier relationship skills.
- Experience with financial modelling, procurement tools, and market benchmarking.
- Commercial acumen with a focus on profitability.