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Senior Procurement Specialist

Ref: AS6717038

Leeds, UK

£60,000

  • Permanent
  • Cost Reduction Specialist
  • Supply Chain Efficiency
  • Strategic Procurement Expert

About the candidate

The candidate is a highly skilled Senior Procurement Specialist with extensive experience in the manufacturing sector, particularly within plastics and electronics. They have demonstrated exceptional abilities in managing complex procurement processes, optimising supply chains, and strengthening supplier partnerships. This professional excels in settings that demand strong negotiation skills, rigorous compliance adherence, and a focus on sustainability.

Their career has seen significant roles such as a Procurement Analyst and a Supply Chain Coordinator, where they were not just a team player but also a cost-saver. These roles equipped them with critical skills in analysing supplier performance, developing sourcing strategies, and implementing cost-reduction initiatives, benefiting their employers with improved efficiencies and substantial cost savings.

What makes them great?

  • Cost Reduction Achievements: Successfully led initiatives that resulted in a 15% cost reduction over two years in a regional manufacturing firm and a 10% decrease in material costs at a national plastics distributor.
  • Operational Efficiency: Improved delivery timelines and reduced lead times by 20% through effective supply chain coordination at a mid-size electronics company.
  • Strategic Sourcing and Compliance: Developed sourcing strategies enhancing supplier quality and reliability, ensuring stringent compliance standards were met.

Areas of expertise

  • Procurement and Supply Chain Management: Expert in handling end-to-end procurement processes with a focus on optimising material costs and ensuring high supplier quality and compliance.
  • Strategic Negotiations and Supplier Relationships: Strong background in forging robust relationships with suppliers and negotiating terms that benefit organisational goals and budgets.
  • Cost Reduction and Efficiency Improvement: Proven track record of implementing strategic initiatives that reduce costs and enhance operational efficiencies.