Procurement Director
Ref: AS5209978
Slough, UK
£105,000
- Permanent
- Strategic Supplier Management
- Cost Efficiency
- Operational Excellence
About the candidate
A dynamic and results-driven procurement professional with an extensive background in managing global procurement functions spanning over a decade. Specialising primarily in IT&D and Professional Services, the candidate has demonstrated a robust capacity for strategic leadership and superior supplier relationship management that drives value and innovation. They are accomplished in overseeing substantial budgets and executing best practices and risk management strategies. With strong interpersonal skills, this candidate excels at collaborating with senior stakeholders from varied cultures and organisations, continually striving for operational excellence and organisational efficiency through data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
What makes them great?
- Cost Savings Achievements: Proven track record of reducing costs by 15% whilst enhancing service quality at a mid-size technology firm.
- Efficiency Improvements: Significantly increased procurement efficiency by 20% through a major transformation initiative at a global consumer goods company.
- Strategic Supplier Management: Led supplier performance improvements and compliance initiatives, boosting operational connections and efficiencies.
Areas of expertise
- Procurement Strategy Development: Expert in crafting and executing strategies that deliver cost reduction and service improvement.
- Risk Management: Skilled in the implementation of procurement best practices that mitigate risks and align with corporate compliance.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Proficient in fostering relations that promote quality, innovation, and value from suppliers.