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Procurement Category Lead

Ref: AS4423312

Glasgow, United Kingdom

£40,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Sourcing Expert
  • Effective Cost Management
  • Strong Stakeholder Engagement

About the candidate

An accomplished procurement professional with a wealth of experience in the luxury goods industry, this candidate specialises in advanced supply chain management aspects, particularly in procurement. Their well-established background includes over eight years of strategic roles which significantly contributed to the improvement of procurement standards and operations within luxury goods sectors. Their experience is complemented by a robust knowledge of premium packaging, where they have honed skills in supplier sourcing, contract negotiation, and sustainability practices.

Known for their proactive approach and ability to forge robust global supplier relationships, this candidate is adept at aligning supplier capabilities with company goals. This strategic alignment ensures not only cost efficiency and compliance with high industry standards but also fosters innovation within the procurement process. Their proven track record includes implementing effective strategies that have led to substantial cost savings while enhancing supplier performance and reliability.

What makes them great?

  • Cost Management: Demonstrated ability to drive down costs without compromising on quality, achieving a remarkable 15% reduction in expenses at a leading luxury goods company.
  • Operational Improvement: Increased on-time delivery rates by 20% through effective supplier collaboration and process optimisation at a premium packaging firm.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Proven success in engaging with cross-functional teams to support new product initiatives and enhance procurement efficiency.

    • Areas of expertise

  • Strategic Sourcing: Expertise in identifying and building relationships with global suppliers that can meet the high standards of luxury and sustainability required in the sector.
  • Contract Negotiation: Known for effectively negotiating favourable terms that balance cost, quality, and compliance to secure competitive advantages.
  • Supplier Relationship Management: Skilful in managing supplier partnerships to maximise service delivery and ensure strict adherence to quality and timely delivery.