Category Management responsibility for various global business/corporate services to include corporate professional services, marketing, insurance, stationery, freight and courier.
Effectively manage strategic supplier relationships within assigned categories as principal point of contact for assigned suppliers.
Ensure the execution of standards, controls, policies, procedures and performance metrics to effectively and efficiently manage supplier spend for assigned categories.
Create strategic relationships with assigned suppliers to meet/exceed requirements for cost reduction and service improvement.
Strong knowledge as a Subject Matter Expert for assigned categories and the associated suppliers.
Responsible for stakeholder engagement and leading / RFI / RFP / Analysis / Supplier selection activities.
Working with ICON Legal affairs to establish and manage supplier contracts in line with ICON policies and procedures. Take the lead on commercials aspects of contract development.