Procurement Consultant

Ref: 139033

South East, UK

£90,000 | £500 per day

• Permanent / Contract
• Procurement Transformation
• Strategic Cost Management
• Immediately Available

About the candidate

An accomplished Founder, Director, and Principal Consultant with extensive experience in procurement, outsourcing, and value chain optimisation. Graduated from a reputable university in Leicestershire, holding a BSc (Hons) in Transport Management and Planning. This candidate is equipped with multiple professional certifications, showcasing in-depth industry knowledge and a commitment to professional growth. Recognised for their involvement in high-value procurement and consultancy projects, they have directly facilitated substantial cost savings and efficiency improvements across various sectors, including healthcare, financial services, and technology.

Having founded and directed a consulting firm since 2015, the candidate brings a wealth of experience, leading projects that require intricate partnership with top-tier suppliers and strategic handling of multimillion-pound agreements. Their career highlights include transformative procurement project designs and delivery in both national and international settings, exhibiting remarkable capability in optimising operations and reducing expenses significantly.

What makes them great?

• Substantial Cost Savings: Notable for designing and delivering procurement transformations that have consistently achieved significant cost savings upwards of £300,000 for clients.
• Strategic Procurement Leadership: Developed and managed procurement functions that brought under-managed spend under control and transitioned functions to operate at strategic levels.
• Team Leadership and Development: Proven record of leading teams to success, coaching staff, and embedding best practices within procurement functions across large organisations.

Areas of expertise

• Procurement and Strategic Sourcing Specialist: Demonstrated ability to manage and lead complex procurement programmes across multiple sectors.
• Category Management: Expert in designing and implementing category management practices that refine procurement processes and generate substantial savings.
• Consultancy and Transformation Leadership: Experienced in overseeing significant business and procurement transformations that align with executive-level expectations and requirements.