Senior Buyer

Ref: AS9827509

Nottingham, UK

£40,000

• Permanent
• Strategic Sourcing
• Process Efficiency
• Skilled Negotiator

About the candidate

The candidate is an experienced Senior Buyer, renowned for their strong procurement skills and valuable experience in supply chain management and strategic sourcing across various industries. Having worked in roles from supply chain coordination to leading procurement efforts as a Senior Buyer, this professional has accumulated over seven years of relevant experience. Their work spans across different sectors, including manufacturing, technology, and logistics, demonstrating a vast and adaptable skill set.

Their career highlights a proven ability to drive significant cost reductions and efficiency improvements in procurement processes. Drawing on a proactive work style, analytical prowess, and expertise in supplier negotiations, the candidate excels in environments that demand high levels of compliance and operational excellence.

What makes them great?

• Cost Reduction: Achieved a significant 20% reduction in material costs through strategic sourcing and negotiation strategies.
• Operational Efficiency: Led process enhancements in procurement that boosted efficiency by 30%, facilitating smoother, faster procurement cycles.
• Stakeholder Management: Strong communicator adept at building and maintaining relationships across all levels, from suppliers to senior executives.

Areas of expertise

• Strategic Sourcing: Proven capacity to drastically reduce materials costs by up to 20% through effective negotiation and supplier relations.
• Process Efficiency: Spearheaded the implementation of procurement processes that increased efficiency by 30%, demonstrating a deep understanding of optimizing operational workflows.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Skilled in fostering strong relationships with suppliers, enhancing collaboration and driving mutual value creation.