Procurement Director

Ref: 303629

Nuneaton, England

£120,000

• Permanent
• Strategic Procurement Expert
• Process Improvement Specialist
• Leadership & Management

About the candidate

A seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience in procurement across various industries such as accountancy, advertising, construction, and building materials manufacturing. This Procurement Director's career has progressed from Buyer to leadership roles, managing significant spends and large teams in companies with turnovers of over £1.2 billion. Known for a hands-on and results-driven approach, they have consistently delivered value and strategic growth through effective procurement management and innovative process design.

What makes them great?

• Achieved annual savings of £10m+ through strategic procurement initiatives.
• Launched a dynamic dashboard reporting that enhanced spend transparency.
• Rationalised supplier database by 30%, streamlining operations and improving quality of partnerships.
• Established legal terms covering 60% of procurement spend, enhancing contract robustness and compliance.
• Implemented touch-less, efficient Procurement-to-Pay (P2P) processes, including E-Procurement, improving efficiency.

Areas of expertise

• P&L Responsibility
• Change Management
• Strategic Planning
• Stakeholder Liaison
• Reporting & Presenting
• Project Management
• Influencing / Negotiation
• Contract Development and Management
• Business Administration
• Problem Solving
• Directing Teams