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Procurement Specialist

Ref: AS9417911

Glasgow, UK

£40,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Supply Chain Efficiency
  • Vendor Management

About the candidate

The candidate is an accomplished Procurement Specialist with a robust background in civil engineering, particularly focused on infrastructure projects such as power transmission and renewable energy sectors. Their career has been marked by roles at a regional engineering firm heavily involved in high-voltage substation projects, a mid-size company in the renewable energy sector, and a national construction company. This breadth of experience has honed their skills in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and stakeholder coordination. They have a proven track record of reducing costs and enhancing efficiency, demonstrating an ability to manage complex procurement processes and foster strong supplier relationships.

They shine in challenging, high-pressure environments, leveraging their strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to deliver on key procurement goals. With a hands-on approach and a penchant for detail, they thrive in settings that require managing multiple priorities simultaneously while effectively communicating across varied teams.

What makes them great?

  • Cost Reduction Initiatives: Instrumental in achieving a 15% reduction in costs through effective negotiation and strategic sourcing at previous positions.
  • Efficiency Enhancement: Improved project execution efficiency by enhancing supplier performance evaluation processes during offshore wind project coordination.
  • Collaborative Skills: Known for excellent communication and relationship-building skills, pivotal in working across diverse teams and stakeholders.

Areas of expertise

  • Strategic Sourcing: Expert in developing and implementing sourcing strategies that align with company goals and project specs, demonstrated by successful contract negotiations that reduced procurement costs by 15%.
  • Contract Negotiation: Skilled in negotiating terms that garner favourable outcomes, ensuring compliance and fostering supplier relations.
  • Vendor Management: Proactive in managing supplier performance to enhance long-term cooperation and ensure project deliverables are met with satisfaction.