Strategic sourcing and procurement executive

Purpose of the Role To ensure that IFS consistently procures from the optimal supplier base, at the most competitive price and under commercially advantageous terms, through effective supplier selection, negotiation and ongoing supplier optimisation. To be accountable for what the Group buys, from whom, at what price and on what terms, ensuring sustainable cost advantage, supply continuity and working capital efficiency. This includes establishing and maintaining a high-performing supplier ecosystem, leading all strategic sourcing and commercial negotiations and continuously optimising supplier competitiveness, relevance and risk across all categories and regions. Key Responsibilities 1. Supplier Strategy & Selection Define and continuously optimise the Group’s supplier landscape across all categories and regions, ensuring that IFS procures from a competitive, reliable and risk-balanced supplier base. Maintain approved supplier panels, eliminate single-source dependencies in critical c...