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Buyer

Ref: AS3813676

Aylesbury, UK

£35,000

  • Permanent
  • Cost Reduction Expert
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Inventory Optimisation Specialist

About the candidate

The candidate is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive expertise in supply chain management and purchasing, acquired from over five years of work in manufacturing environments. Specialising as a Buyer, they have honed their skills in negotiation, supplier relationship management, and inventory control, significantly enhancing operational efficiencies in each role. Their proactive, collaborative approach, combined with robust communication skills, makes them particularly effective in high-stakes purchasing environments, smoothly coordinating with stakeholders across all organisational levels.

What makes them great?

  • Cost Savings Initiatives: Demonstrated ability to drive significant cost reductions, such as a 15% decrease in procurement costs at a mid-sized manufacturing firm and a 10% reduction at a national industrial supplier.
  • Collaboration and Problem-Solving: Excelled in team-oriented environments, working closely with engineering teams to meet the demands of new product launches and improve supplier performance metrics.

Areas of expertise

  • Supplier Relationship Management: Proven ability to build and maintain strong supplier relationships by frequently liaising with suppliers to ensure they meet or exceed contractual obligations around product quality and delivery timings.
  • Cost Reduction and Efficiency: Skilled in negotiating terms that benefit the organisation, evidenced by a 15% reduction in costs at a mid-sized manufacturing firm through strategic long-term supply agreements.
  • Inventory Management: Experienced in the implementation of advanced inventory management techniques that improve stock turnover by 20%, optimising the balance between supply and demand.