Buyer

Ref: AS8927434

Paisley, UK

£45,000

• Permanent
• Strategic Sourcing Expert
• Efficient Stakeholder Management
• Operational Efficiency

About the candidate

The candidate is an established buyer with over five years of experience in procurement and supply chain management, with a strong focus on sourcing technical goods and services. They have developed their career across the defence and manufacturing sectors, improving procurement strategies and systems in both areas. This professional has a knack for thorough evaluations of suppliier capabilities and compliance, which is crucial in their line of work.

During their career, they have demonstrated an outstanding ability to negotiate and manage stakeholders, fostering robust business relationships that have resulted in significant improvements in project outcomes. Known for their proactive problem-solving skills and adept use of ERP systems and Microsoft Office to augment productivity, they are a versatile and efficient buyer ready for new challenges in the procurement field.

What makes them great?

• Negotiation Skills: Demonstrates adept negotiation capabilities, influencing terms and agreements in favour of the organisation.
• Project Collaboration: Highly collaborative, working seamlessly with cross-functional teams to meet and surpass project objectives.
• Operational Efficiency: Improved delivery timelines by 20% through strategic supplier engagements and optimisation of procurement processes.

Areas of expertise

• Strategic Sourcing: Expert in navigating complex markets to identify and engage with suitable suppliers, ensuring best value and quality in procurement.
• Supplier Management: Skilled in overseeing supplier performance, ensuring contract compliance and fostering relationships to enhance supply chain reliability.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Proven track record in engaging effectively with stakeholders from various departments to drive project and operational success.