Junior Buyer
Ref: 486303
West Midlands, UK
£42,000
- Permanent
- Supply Chain Optimisation
- Strategic Procurement
- Operational Excellence
About the candidate
Our candidate is a talented Junior Buyer with a well-rounded education and a robust track record in various supply chain roles. Graduating with a MSc in Supply Chain Management from a significant university in Birmingham, they bring both theoretical knowledge and applied skills to the table. Their impressive career commenced in supply chain coordination, progressing through roles that enhanced procurement strategies, supplier contracts, and operational efficiencies in multinational companies, each providing specific insights into different operating environments from the UK to India.
What makes them great?
- Significant Cost Reductions: Achieved a 15% cost saving on various equipment through rigorous hire vs. buy analysis, enhancing the profitability of projects.
- Operational Excellence: Reduced supply chain integration time from 3-4 months to 2-3 weeks, resulting in a notable 82.14% increase in efficiency.
- Enhanced Metrics: Enhanced supplier engagement and performance which led to achieving a 95% supplier performance and reliability rate, fortifying procurement operations.
- Financial Stewardship: Managed to secure a 12% annual cost saving through adept tender coordination and negotiating skills.
Areas of expertise
- Supply Chain Management: Adept at overseeing comprehensive supply chain operations, including inventory management, vendor relationships, and end-to-end procurement processes to enhance supply chain effectiveness and reduce costs.
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Skilled in employing advanced analytical tools to administer data-driven support to supply chain and procurement decisions, thereby optimizing operations and ensuring quality assessments.
- Negotiation and Supplier Management: Experienced in negotiating favorable terms and managing supplier relationships to ensure uninterrupted supply and compliance with company standards.
- Strategic Procurement: Demonstrates detailed proficiency in developing and executing procurement strategies that align with corporate goals, promoting cost savings and efficiency improvements.