Procurement Manager

Ref: AS3942883

Welwyn Garden City, UK

£115,000

• Permanent
• Cost Reduction Specialist
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Strategic Sourcing

About the candidate

The candidate is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive expertise in retail procurement environments. They bring a robust track record notably in consumables and strategic sourcing, having accrued over five years of experience in these sectors. Known for their exceptional negotiation skills and adept stakeholder management, this candidate is praised for fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams and driving procurement strategies that align seamlessly with overarching company objectives. Their professional journey is marked by resilience and an unyielding drive to deliver results, all anchored by high ethical standards.

What makes them great?

• Negotiation and Cost Savings: Proven ability to drive down costs through strategic negotiations, achieving a notable 15% cost reduction in procurement for a regional retail chain.
• Supplier Innovation: Led successful initiatives to boost supplier innovation, enhancing product availability by 20% without compromising quality.
• Stakeholder Management: Highly skilled in aligning procurement strategies with business goals, facilitating seamless integration and collaboration.

Areas of expertise

• Cost Reduction: Skilled in implementing cost-saving strategies and superior contract management to significantly reduce procurement costs by 15%.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Expert in cultivating and managing robust supplier relationships to optimise supplier performance and innovation.
• Strategic Sourcing: Proficient in developing and executing procurement strategies that enhance product availability and maintain quality, achieving a 20% improvement in consumables availability.