**What you will do**:
- ** Support the development, management, and assessment of suppliers to ensure their capabilities align with company standards.**:
- Analyze the supplier database to evaluate quality, reliability, and price competitiveness of suppliers.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of department metrics and scorecards for supplier performance evaluation.
- Manage or support the management of commodity life cycles to optimize procurement processes.
- Support negotiation and award of contracts within specified spending limits, ensuring compliance with company policies.
**How you will do it**:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align supplier capabilities with organizational needs.
- Utilize analytical tools and methodologies to assess supplier performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Maintain clear communication with suppliers to foster strong relationships and negotiate favorable terms.
- Implement and monitor supplie...