The Supplier Account Manager is accountable to initiate, develop and implement effective Supplier Performance and Relationship management programs to ensure performance (productivity, quality, sustainability and delivery), growth and innovation, while effectively managing risk and spend. Your role: Understands the full business relationship with each of the assigned suppliers, its position in the market relative to others, including strengths, weaknesses, strategic direction, investment plans, cost competitiveness, capabilities and capacity including relevant knowledge on products. Manages supplier performance to meet annual operating targets. Develops, maintains and executes Supplier account strategies for the assigned supplier portfolio clearly defining areas of improvement (cost, delivery, quality, responsiveness, innovation) as well as relevant future business opportunities. Relentlessly drives impact to the bottom and top line through Supplier Performance Development and innovative Negotiation approach. Drive compliance, contract and risk management.