Buyer

Ref: 345439

London, UK

£35,000

• Permanent
• Supply Chain Expert
• Strong Negotiator
• Immediately Available

About the candidate

Our candidate is a supply chain professional with over 5 years of diverse experience across various industries, seeking a new opportunity as a Buyer on a permanent basis. With a strong background in supplier management, inventory control, and transportation planning, they aim to leverage their comprehensive skill set within a role that offers personal and professional growth. Their collaborative nature and excellent communication skills have allowed them to build strong relationships with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, ensuring efficient supply chain operations and project success.

What makes them great?

• Significantly contributed to the seamless transition of fragrance manufacturing operations to a new partner, ensuring a cost-effective process.
• Drove Order-to-Invoice process management for critical materials, orchestrating shipments and stock control across international supply chains.
• Successfully managed re-sourcing projects to achieve cost savings, reduced lead times, or risk mitigation benefits.

Areas of expertise

• Managed high-spending supplier accounts in the UK, Europe, and the Far East, handling more than 1000 SKUs.
• Experienced in using ERP systems such as Slimstock Slim4 and Fourthshift for managing inventory and processing engineering change requests.
• Played a pivotal role in rebranding projects for fragrance products, including supplier onboarding, compliance with branding guidelines, and transitioning manufacturing operations.