Indirect Procurement Leader
Ref: 556960
West Midlands, UK
£105,000 | £550 per day
- Permanent / Contract
- Strategic Cost Management
- Global Procurement Expert
- Immediately Available
About the candidate
An accomplished Indirect Procurement Specialist, our candidate has a rich background spanning over two decades in global procurement and supply chain management. Their experience encompasses heading substantial procurement and transformational projects across various industries including transportation, telecommunications, and financial sectors.
Given their extensive experience in senior roles, they bring a wealth of knowledge and an expansive network of global contacts. This candidate searches for opportunities that challenge them to harness their strategic procurement and transformation skills to create material value and competitive advancements for their employers.
What makes them great?
- Managed an annual procurement spend of over $15 billion, driving strategic cost reductions.
- Led teams in more than 100 countries, focusing on maximising efficiency and service levels.
- Delivered $600 million in annual cost reductions via a transformative global strategy.
- Rolled out cutting-edge technology to enhance customer service capabilities, achieving significant operational savings.
- Pioneered sustainability initiatives, significantly contributing to the company's environmental targets.
Areas of expertise
- Global Procurement Strategies: Skilled in managing substantial budgets and directing procurement strategies across multiple continents.
- Cost Reduction: Proven track record of delivering significant cost reductions and efficiency improvements.
- Strategic Transformation: Experienced in leading major transformational projects and technology implementations, including migrations to SAP S/4HANA and adopting AI and automation in supply chain processes.
- Sustainability Initiatives: Committed to sustainability, playing a key role in achieving corporate environmental goals.
- Stakeholder Management: Expertise in high-level stakeholder interactions, maintaining robust executive relationships across a wide range of industries.