Procurement Manager
Ref: AS2532969
Kidderminster, England
£60,000
- Permanent
- GNFR And Indirect Spend
- Supplier Performance Improvement
- Cost Reduction Strategy
About the candidate
A dedicated procurement professional with a strong background in GNFR and indirect spend across large, multi-site organisations. They bring strong experience developing procurement strategies, improving processes and building supplier relationships that support better commercial outcomes.
They are known for confident negotiation and influencing skills, working closely with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership. With availability to start in 2 weeks, they would suit a permanent role where they can drive cost savings, supplier performance and positive procurement change.
What makes them great?
- Delivered cost reduction: Developed and implemented procurement strategies that achieved a 20% reduction in costs over a two-year period.
- Improved supplier performance: Increased supplier service levels by 15% through regular evaluation, structured feedback and stronger supplier engagement.
- Enhanced procurement efficiency: Reduced procurement cycle times by 30%, helping internal teams work more effectively and improving overall responsiveness.
Areas of expertise
- GNFR and indirect procurement: Experienced in managing non-resale and indirect spend categories across retail, food and beverage, and large corporate environments.
- Supplier management: Skilled in supplier negotiations, contract renewals, performance reviews and building productive long-term supplier partnerships.
- Process improvement: Strong track record of streamlining procurement activity, improving cycle times and supporting policy development aligned to business objectives.