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Senior Director, External Manufacturing Procurement

Ref: AS8975635

SK10, United Kingdom

£35,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Procurement Leader
  • Expert In Supplier Management
  • Risk Management Specialist

About the candidate

The candidate is an accomplished Senior Director in External Manufacturing Procurement with over ten years of extensive experience in supply chain management. Predominantly based within the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors, this professional has a solid record of devising and executing procurement strategies that boost operational efficiency and enhance financial outcomes. Praised for a collaborative leadership approach, this candidate excels in steering high-performing teams and forging strategic relationships with suppliers at the executive level, ensuring seamless integration across various organisational functions.

With a deep-rooted knowledge in compliance and governance, the candidate applies a meticulous approach to risk management and contingency planning. This combination of strategic oversight and detail-oriented execution makes them a valuable asset to any organisation looking to strengthen their manufacturing procurement processes.

What makes them great?

  • Cost Reduction and Service Improvement: Achieved a 15% reduction in costs while simultaneously enhancing service quality across multiple regions in the pharmaceutical sector.
  • Performance Metrics Implementation: Instituted KPIs that propelled a 20% increase in on-time delivery rates at a mid-size biotech firm, solidifying supplier reliability.

Areas of expertise

  • Strategic Procurement: Proven capability in setting up procurement strategies that reduce costs and increase service quality, demonstrated by a notable 15% cost reduction in a previous role.
  • Team Leadership and Supplier Management: Skilled in managing diverse teams and enhancing supplier relationships to foster better accountability and performance metrics, leading to a 20% uplift in on-time delivery rates.
  • Risk Management: Expert in identifying potential risks in supply chains and crafting detailed contingency plans to safeguard operations.