- Support vendor selection by conducting financial and commercial evaluations, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with business requirements
- Collaborate with operational and support departments to identify procurement needs, source suitable suppliers, and manage the tendering process
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring optimal performance, cost efficiency, and adherence to financial and contractual obligations
- Monitor SLAs, KPIs, and contractual obligations to ensure vendors deliver against agreed commercial terms
- Review vendor costs, billing accuracy, and spend trends to prevent overcharges and value leakage
- Identify financial risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for cost savings or renegotiation
- Ensure suppliers align with YSI brand standards, compliance requirements, and financial controls
- Maintain oversight of contracts, pricing structures, and renewal timelines to support budgeting and forecasting
- Collaborate with the Financial Control and Analysis team to support accruals, cost tracking, and budget vs. actual variance analysis
- Collaborate with Legal, Operations and relevant departments to ensure proper contract governance and risk management
- Oversee vendor onboarding, due diligence, and ongoing governance processes