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Senior Buyer

Ref: AS8235348

Los Angeles, USA

£45,000

  • Permanent
  • Cost Saving Expertise
  • Supplier Management
  • Contract Negotiation Proficiency

About the candidate

The candidate is a skilled Senior Buyer with a solid background in procurement, primarily focusing on aerospace and engineering sectors. With a proven track record in managing end-to-end procurement processes, they shine through their well-honed skills in contract management and negotiation, ensuring all terms align with corporate policies and UK legal standards. Their dynamic approach brings teams together, influencing cost reductions and enhancing value propositions across business operations.

Expertly navigating fast-paced environments, the candidate offers a proactive communication style and a robust analytical acumen, underpinning their success in managing supplier collaborations and adhering to challenging performance metrics.

What makes them great?

  • Cost Reduction Strategies: Spearheaded negotiations at a global aerospace manufacturer, achieving a 15% cost reduction on crucial contracts without compromising on quality.
  • Supplier Evaluation Improvements: Introduced a new evaluation system at a mid-size engineering firm which enhanced supplier compliance rates by 20%.
  • Operational Efficiency Enhancements: Played a key role in identifying opportunities for cost savings that significantly boosted departmental efficiency within a regional manufacturing setup.

Areas of expertise

  • End-to-End Procurement Management: Deep involvement in all stages of the procurement cycle from drafting and negotiating contracts to overseeing final compliance checks.
  • Contract Negotiation: Strong ability to draft, review, and negotiate agreements ensuring all contracts uphold corporate and legal standards in the UK.
  • Supplier Relationship Management: Demonstrated success in building and maintaining strong supplier networks, enhancing compliance and performance metrics.