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Procurement Director

Ref: AS5702520

Slough, UK

£80,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Operational Excellence

About the candidate

The candidate is a seasoned procurement professional with a rich background spanning over a decade in global supply chain management, focusing on capital expenditure, maintenance, repair, and operations. Throughout their illustrious career, they have excelled in strategic sourcing, category management, and leading extensive procurement budgets often exceeding £250 million. Known for their exceptional leadership and communication skills, they are adept at forging robust relationships with key stakeholders and securing favourable contracts, ensuring streamlined operations and cost efficiencies in high-pressure environments.

Highly adaptable, the candidate thrives in dynamic settings, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence. Their strategic insights and hands-on approach have consistently enhanced business processes, rendering them an invaluable asset to previous employers including a leading international manufacturing firm and a prominent global consumer goods company.

What makes them great?

  • Cost Reduction Achievement: Achieved a significant 15% reduction in total costs through effective negotiation and strategic sourcing at an international manufacturing firm.
  • Operational Efficiency Boost: Improved supplier performance metrics by 20% through the implementation of a new sourcing framework at a global consumer goods company.
  • Savings Enhancement: Contributed to strategies that increased savings by 10% in a regional supply chain solutions provider.

Areas of expertise

  • Strategic Sourcing and Category Management: Skilled in managing large-scale procurement strategies, excelling in capital expenditures and MRO activities.
  • Supplier Relationship Management: Proven success in building and maintaining strong supplier networks, expertly negotiating terms and improving service metrics.
  • Leadership of Cross-functional Teams: Demonstrated leadership in coordinating teams across departments to align procurement with broad company objectives.