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Assistant Purchasing Coordinator

Ref: 626291

London, UK

£35,000

  • Permanent
  • Cost Efficiency Specialist
  • Procurement And Sourcing Strategist
  • Technical And Commercial Integrator

About the candidate

With a solid foundation in Computer Science and commercial procurement experience, this candidate is an exceptional choice for roles requiring meticulous purchase order management and strategic vendor management. Experienced in a diverse range of environments, from high-paced retail to structured corporate settings, they leverage their deep understanding of finance, procurement strategies, and IT systems to enhance operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness in purchasing processes. Their dual expertise in technical and commercial arenas makes them an ideal match for firms looking to integrate these aspects smoothly.

Apart from their role-specific skills, their academic background and multilingual abilities (fluent in English and Tamil) elevate their capability to communicate and negotiate effectively across a variety of stakeholders and suppliers. This blend of skills is fortified by proficiency in software tools like Microsoft Projects, SmartSheets, and advanced programming languages, ensuring that they can handle complex procurement and sourcing challenges.

What makes them great?

  • Cost Efficiency: Has driven substantial cost savings by optimising procurement strategies and enhancing supplier negotiation processes.
  • Supplier Management: Expertise in improving supply chain logistics and communications, maintaining robust supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with contractual conditions.
  • Technical Integration: Combines deep technical knowledge with procurement needs, ensuring technical and commercial aspects are aligned in strategic sourcing decisions.

Areas of expertise

  • Strategic Sourcing & Procurement: Skilled in purchase order creation, tracking, and supplier negotiation, improving source plans and cost efficiency.
  • Technical Literacy: Strong capability across various tools such as Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and procurement systems like ADACO.
  • Financial Analysis: Proficient in invoice reconciliation and financial reporting, with a strong foundation in cost analysis and price benchmarking for effective decision-making.