Procurement Manager

Ref: 309924

West Midlands, UK

£62,000

• Permanent
• Strategic Sourcing
• Cost Reduction Specialist
• Immediately Available

About the candidate

A well-rounded Procurement Manager with substantial expertise in establishing efficient procurement systems, securing cost-effective deals, and leading projects across various sectors globally. With a history of roles extending from strategic leadership positions to hands-on procurement management, this candidate has spearheaded negotiations and supply chain transformations that have resulted in significantly reduced costs and enhanced operational efficiencies.

With responsibilities spanning multinational team leadership, intricate regulations navigation, and extensive market analysis, the candidate has proven adept at fostering robust supplier relationships and delivering projects within stringent compliance frameworks. Their career history illustrates a consistent trajectory of rising to procurement challenges within an array of industries, including FMCG, manufacturing, and public sector projects.

What makes them great?

• Creative solutions: Known for unorthodox and effective solutions to complex procurement issues.
• Cost savings: Instrumental in achieving cost reductions across various projects, notably reducing key component costs by up to 30% and achieving radical contract cost reductions of up to 45%.
• Supply Chain Enhancements: Improved OTD from 64% to 94% through strategic supplier negotiations and relationship management.

Areas of expertise

• International Procurement: Demonstrated proficiency in managing complex international supply chains and strategic overseas procurement.
• Cost Reduction Strategies: Proven track record of implementing effective procurement strategies that drastically reduce costs and enhance efficiency.
• Regulatory Compliance: Skilful in ensuring procurement activities align with government regulations, including MoD compliance and legalities across varied jurisdictions.