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Supplier Account Manager

Ref: AS8924117

Blackpool, UK

£45,000

  • Permanent
  • Cost Efficiency
  • Strategic Procurement
  • Supply Chain Enhancement

About the candidate

The candidate is an accomplished Supplier Account Manager with a robust background in supplier management and purchasing across the engineering sector. They boast a track record of enhancing supply chain efficiencies, securing cost reductions, and strengthening compliance within their roles at various companies. Their expertise extends into developing strategic relationship management, excelling in settings that encourage teamwork, and leveraging robust analytical skills to preemptively identify and tackle potential issues.

They have held critical roles in a regional manufacturing firm, a mid-sized engineering company, and a national distribution company, bringing valued improvements in procurement processes, supplier performance, and logistical coordination. These experiences have not only proven their capability to navigate complex supplier networks but have also demonstrated their knack for boosting operational productivity and supplier delivery performance.

What makes them great?

  • Cost Reduction & Efficiency: Initiated and led projects that delivered a 15% cost reduction through strategic supplier consolidation and a 20% increase in on-time deliveries by optimising supplier selection processes.
  • Collaborative Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with various departments to align sourcing strategies and enhance supplier engagement.
  • Analytical Problem Solving: Utilises strong analytical acumen to improve data accuracy and decision-making processes within supply chain operations.

Areas of expertise

  • Supplier Relationship Management: Expert in managing and enhancing supplier interactions to align with corporate objectives and contractual agreements.
  • Purchasing and Procurement: Skilled in overseeing procurement processes that support significant engineering projects, improving cost efficiency and supplier performance.
  • Supply Chain Coordination: Adept at optimising logistics, inventory management, and operational workflows to enhance overall supply chain efficiency.