Buyer

Ref: AS9773527

Bridgnorth, UK

£38,000

• Permanent
• Cost Reduction Expert
• Supply Chain Efficiency
• Strategic Supplier Management

About the candidate

The candidate is a highly motivated procurement professional with a robust background in engineering and substantial experience in supply chain management. They have demonstrated a strong aptitude for building effective supplier relations and excelling in negotiation tasks to drive significant efficiencies. Their professional tenure includes roles where they managed supplier performance and supported operational teams in diverse organisational settings, particularly in a procurement capacity within innovative engineering firms.

Known for impeccable organisational skills and a keen eye for detail, this buyer is adept at fostering collaborative working relationships both within internal teams and with external partners. Their proactive communication style ensures they contribute effectively to team success, making them an ideal candidate for permanent roles in procurement where strategic supplier management is key.

What makes them great?

• Cost Reduction Strategies — Successfully achieved a 15% cut in procurement costs through strategic supplier negotiations and process improvements.
• Efficiency Improvement — Contributed to reducing lead times by 20% and enhancing order precision within procurement workflows.
• Collaborative Projects — Excelled in projects requiring high-level collaboration with engineering teams to match supplier capabilities to project needs.

Areas of expertise

• Supplier Relationship Management — Skilled in nurturing and maintaining robust supplier networks, leading to enhanced project alignment and operational success.
• Procurement & Cost Optimisation — Proven record of implementing cost-saving initiatives that reduced procurement costs by 15% without compromising on quality.
• Inventory & Order Management — Experience in managing extensive supply portfolios, improving order accuracy, and reducing lead times by 20%.