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Procurement & Supply Chain Executive

Ref: 4571411

East Midlands, UK

£65,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Sourcing Expertise
  • Supply Chain Operational Excellence
  • Effective Leadership Skills

About the candidate

This candidate brings over 25 years of robust experience in procurement and supply chain strategy, expertly handling large-scale, multi-million-pound portfolios and executing comprehensive cross-functional projects in the UK and Asia Pacific regions. They possess a sharp focus on driving vendor management, operational excellence, and strategic sourcing, effectively merging the capabilities of Asian manufacturing with UK operational standards.

The candidate is adept at managing comprehensive ERP system implementations and is recognised for their ability to secure significant cost reductions and enhance logistical efficiencies. Their leadership skills are demonstrated by their capacity to lead large teams and effectively communicate with multiple stakeholders, ensuring comprehensive project delivery and operational success.

What makes them great?

  • Cost Reductions: Demonstrated success in managing budgets and implementing strategies that resulted in substantial cost reductions, evidenced by achieving over £60M in portfolio management with double-digit cost savings.
  • Project Management: Strong project leadership skills, managing critical cross-functional projects to ensure successful product launches and strategic market entries.
  • ERP Implementations: Rolled out comprehensive ERP solutions like SAP and EFACS, significantly improving business processes and data integrity across organisations.

Areas of expertise

  • Strategic Sourcing: Expert in supplier selection, contract negotiation, and category management across various sectors such as FMCG and pharmaceuticals.
  • Supply Chain Operations: Skilled in logistics and freight management, inventory control, and implementing KPI improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Leadership: Experienced in guiding cross-functional teams and managing over 20 direct reports, while maintaining stakeholder relations and leading project delivery.