Senior Buyer

London, UK

£55,000

• Permanent
• Strategic Negotiator
• Cost Management
• Supply Chain Efficiency

About the candidate

The candidate is an adept Senior Buyer specialising in fragrance and related consumer goods with over six years of experience in procurement and supplier management across various companies in the beauty and retail sectors. Educated in business administration and fortified by relevant certifications, this individual combines a strategic vision with robust analytical and negotiation skills to enhance purchasing operations and vendor relationships. Their approach is highly collaborative, promoting strong alliances within teams and across supplier networks to drive efficient delivery and procurement processes.

What makes them great?

• Cost Reduction: Achieved a remarkable 20% cost reduction in procurement without compromising quality through effective strategy and negotiations.
• Supplier Performance Improvement: Introduced new vendor assessment processes improving supplier performance tracking, resulting in 10% increased operational efficiency.
• Delivery Optimisation: Enhanced vendor pool expanded and improved delivery times by 15% through strategic market research and supplier negotiations.

Areas of expertise

• Procurement Strategy Development: Proficient in formulating procurement strategies that correlate directly with corporate objectives, leading to substantial cost savings and quality maintenance.
• Vendor Management: Expert in nurturing productive relationships with suppliers, optimizing terms and broadening the supplier base leading to improved supply chain efficiency.
• Strategic Negotiations: Skilled in negotiating favorable terms with suppliers, specialising in cost reduction and quality control in the procurement of fragrance and beauty products.