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Global Sourcing & Supplier Management Director

Ref: 560156

North West, UK

£130,000 | £750 per day

  • Permanent / Contract
  • Multifunctional Leadership
  • Sourcing Strategy Expert
  • Immediately Available

About the candidate

A Global Sourcing & Supplier Management Director with nearly three decades of progressive experience in the retail sector, focusing on supply chain, sourcing, logistics, and quality management. This candidate brings a wealth of expertise gained in senior positions within large retail and e-commerce settings, across multiple geographical markets including the UK, Hong Kong, China, and various parts of Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia. They have demonstrated significant proficiency in leading large teams, pioneering corporate sourcing strategies, and executing high-performance business operations. Strong leadership skills with proven record of delivering large-scale global transformation projects.

Candidate is happy to travel globally and flexible to stay away as required by business needs.

What makes them great?

  • Leadership in Multiple Roles: From logistics direction to supplier management, responsible for transformations resulting in robust competitive positions in the market.
  • Cost Reduction and Efficiency: Achieved multi-million-pound cost savings through strategic sourcing and logistics optimizations across various senior roles.
  • Cross-Cultural Team Management: Exceptionally skilled in building and leading diverse teams, enhancing engagement and operational efficiency in multinational environments.

Areas of expertise

  • Global Sourcing Strategy: Proficient in developing and implementing sourcing strategies that enhance profitability and efficiency, evidenced by successful leadership in international markets.
  • Supplier Management: Expert in managing supplier relationships to ensure compliance and drive performance improvements, leading to cost savings and enhanced product quality.
  • Quality and Compliance Management: Skilled in setting up and leading quality management systems that comply with local and international regulations, significantly reducing incident rates.