Interim Procurement Specialist
Ref: 531262
West Midlands, UK
£60,000 | £400 per day
- Permanent / Contract
- Strategic Procurement Expert
- Cost Reduction Specialist
- Global Supply Chain Integrator
About the candidate
A commercially astute procurement leader, our candidate boasts over 13 years of experience managing complex procurement processes across global manufacturing giants in the B2B and B2C sectors. This Interim Procurement Specialist has demonstrated expertise in managing substantial annual spend and leading cross-functional teams in multinational environments.
Holding an MSc in Supply Chain Management and Logistics, CMI L7 Certificate in Strategic Management & Leadership Practice and full member of CIPS; MCIPS Chartered Status (Qualified) combined with a professional certification in strategic management, the candidate is adept at driving cost savings and supplier quality improvements while fostering sustainable business growth. Their latest role involved handling a £55.6 million p.a. spend, where they significantly cut procurement costs and enhanced supplier relationships. The candidate holds a Graduate Visa valid until July 2026, which allows the,m to work without requiring visa sponsorship.
What makes them great?
- Managed a £55.6 million p.a. spend, achieving substantial cost reductions and efficiency improvements.
- Implemented strategic sourcing initiatives that slashed procurement costs by 13.5%, saving £7.5 million annually.
- Enhanced supplier quality by 20% and reduced delivery times by 30%, improving overall procurement efficiency.
- Advanced sustainability by increasing the use of environmentally friendly suppliers by 25% and reducing the carbon footprint by 15%.
- Pioneered vendor relationship management programmes that resulted in a 40% increase in supplier satisfaction scores.
- Procurement & Sourcing: Skilled in strategic procurement initiatives, managing substantial budgets, and enhancing procurement operations.
- Global Supplier Management: Expert in fostering relationships with a broad network of vendors to ensure high quality and timely supply.
- Cost Reduction & Process Optimisation: Proven track record in reducing costs through finely-tuned sourcing strategies and efficient supply chain management.