Purchasing Coordinator

Ref: 159370

West Midlands, UK

£33,000

• Permanent
• Cost Reduction Specialist
• Strategic Sourcing Expert
• Supplier Negotiation

About the candidate

A Purchasing Coordinator with extensive experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost reduction, traversing sectors like automotive, aerospace, and electronics. This candidate exhibits a robust blend of leadership and technical skills, effectively steering procurement operations across UK and international contexts. Committed to injecting value into the supply chain and excelling in roles requiring high levels of negotiation and strategic insight.

What makes them great?

• Saved over £300K through innovative long-term sourcing projects and strategic recycling initiatives.
• Achieved significant reductions in waste management spending leading to cost savings with major contractual adjustments.
• Demonstrated leadership in compliance implementation, adapting supply chains to be geopolitically and economically resilient.

Areas of expertise

• Strategic Sourcing & Cost Reduction - Expert in identifying and implementing cost-cutting measures without compromising on quality or supplier relationships.
• Supplier Negotiation & Development - Skilled in cultivating and maintaining strong supplier networks, ensuring mutual benefit and reliability.
• ERP/MRP Systems - Proficient in utilising enterprise resource planning systems like SAP, enhancing process efficiencies and data accuracy.