**Key responsibilities** Procurement Achieve specific procurement goals or provide support to others while following established procurement systems and protocols. Contract Requirements Identify contract requirements and write specifications for a small portfolio or area of the business for existing contracts and/or new contracts. Contract Management Deliver required outcomes by managing day-to-day relationships with contract service providers while working within an established contract management plan. Buying Negotiate with vendors on product assortment and price. Involves working either on a small to medium category of products, merchandise, or services or on specified products and services within a large category. Sourcing Collect and analyze the key cost drivers, market dynamics and issues, areas of innovation, and alternative suppliers for a low-risk area with many alternatives and minimum costs to change, in consultation with relevant functions to provide solid market information for decision-making. Data Collection and Analysis Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently. Cost Accounting Evaluate costs and identify variances or opportunities to improve profitability for more senior colleagues. Category Management Deliver specific category goals within a significant category plan/program in line with the organization's purchasing/procurement and/or sales strategy. Identify improvements to the plan/category program. Change Management Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards. Obtain authorization from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure.Document Preparation Prepare moderately complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for reports. Information and Business Advice Resolve queries from internal or external customers or suppliers by providing information on complex processes and the related policies, referring issues to others where necessary for interpretation of policy. Stakeholder Engagement Assist with stakeholder engagement by arranging actions, meetings, events, and supporting materials to promote stakeholder understanding and commitment. GKN Driveline provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, pregnancy, or disability.