Purchasing Manager

Ref: AS4389928

Staffordshire, UK

£40,000

• Permanent
• Strategic Sourcing
• Procurement Efficiency
• Collaborative Product Development

About the candidate

The candidate is an accomplished Purchasing Manager with a robust background in procurement and supply chain management. Highly skilled in negotiating with global suppliers, they bolster manufacturing operations through innovative category strategies. Their analytical acumen and interpersonal prowess enable them to excellently manage complex purchasing environments.

This candidate thrives in high-pressure scenarios, creatively tackling challenges alongside cross-functional teams, particularly in product development. Their proactive and resilient nature makes them a standout in driving value and efficient procurement operations.

What makes them great?

• Cost Management: Successfully reduced procurement costs by 15% through strategic supplier negotiations.
• Efficiency Improvements: Enhanced inventory turnover by 30% by optimising supplier contracts and improving procurement processes.
• Lead Time Reduction: Achieved a 20% reduction in procurement lead times by introducing more efficient sourcing strategies.

Areas of expertise

• Strategic Supplier Negotiation: Expert in negotiating terms to drive cost reductions and improve supplier performance, specifically leading to a 15% cost reduction at a regional manufacturing company.
• Procurement Process Optimisation: Demonstrated the ability to implement effective global sourcing strategies and enhance supply chain efficiencies, evidenced by reducing lead times by 20% in a previous role.
• Product Development Collaboration: Experienced in aligning procurement operations with engineering and development teams to significantly better product timelines and quality.