Good communication, negotiation and influencing skills to engage a range of staff and suppliers to undertake Tactical and Transactional buying services. Engage with multi-stakeholders at a junior and management level. Develop good external relationship with Tactical and Transactional suppliers to foster effective contracting arrangements for member Trusts. Support the Transactional Buying Team Manager in conducting frequent face to face, written, verbal and electronic communications with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Support the Transactional Buying Team Manager in developing strategic procurement plans that are robust and support the overall strategy of the Procurement team. Directly manage and or support delivery of procurement targets for Tactical and Transactional buying, where applicable. Maximise satisfaction among both internal and external stakeholders. Support member Trusts in driving better patient care through securing continuity of Tactical and Transactional supply for critical goods and services. Ensure correct procurement practices are followed to drive value for money from Tactical and Transactional buying undertaken. Support the reputation of the Tactical and Transactional Buying team by providing a highly professional service. Promote standardisation and supplier rationalisation across member Trusts using the Tactical and Transactional Buying service. Maintain up to date information for the Transactional Buying Team. Manager on progress against Tactical and Transactional savings workplans.