Buyer
Ref: AS3762950
Leeds, UK
£40,000
- Permanent
- Strategic Procurement
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Cost-Effective Solutions
About the candidate
The candidate is an experienced Buyer with a strong background in procurement within the construction industry, specifically in subcontract buying. With five years of extensive experience, they have honed a keen understanding of strategic procurement practices, managing supplier relationships and achieving cost-effective solutions. Their skills are underpinned by a proactive nature and an analytical mindset, adept at aligning procurement strategies with project objectives to ensure seamless operations and risk mitigation.
Eager to leverage their skills in a dynamic, forward-thinking company, the candidate exhibits a proven track record of driving supplier performance improvements and fostering collaborative relationships with both internal teams and external stakeholders. This has enabled consistently effective procurement decisions, supporting complex, large-scale construction projects.
What makes them great?
- Cost Savings: Achieved significant cost reductions by implementing supplier evaluation frameworks that enhanced supplier performance and compliance.
- Process Improvement: Played a key role in adopting new procurement software that streamlined the purchasing process, improving functionality and reporting capabilities.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Regularly works alongside internal teams and external partners to ensure project needs are met and timelines are adhered to.
Areas of expertise
- Strategic Procurement: Skilled in developing and executing procurement strategies that align with company goals and project requirements.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Expert in managing end-to-end supplier relationships, improving performance metrics through effective communication and collaboration.
- Cost Reduction and Risk Mitigation: Demonstrated ability to drive cost-effective procurement solutions and minimise risks in supplier agreements.