Procurement Manager

Ref: 556973

Sheffield, UK

£45,000

• Permanent
• Skilled Negotiator
• Strategic Inventory Management
• ERP System Proficiency

About the candidate

Our candidate is a skilled Procurement Manager with a comprehensive background in the Tech Systems sector. They have progressed rapidly, demonstrating exceptional capability in roles of increasing responsibility within a company known for its high-tech solutions. 

They have consistently added value through effective procurement strategies, curation of significant cost savings, and enhancements in operational efficiencies.

What makes them great?

• Cost management expert: Identified and enacted procurement strategies that enhanced the organisation's cost-effectiveness, contributing to better financial health.
• Problem solver: Played a critical role in managing a small department single-handedly due to unexpected staff shortages, ensuring no failures in supply chain processes.
• Innovative thinker: Implemented innovative inventory solutions which led to improved operational efficiencies and reduced waste.
• Leadership in crisis: Successfully led and trained a new team under challenging circumstances, restoring team functionality and efficiency post-staffing upheaval.

Areas of expertise

• Procurement: Deep expertise in negotiating and managing supplier contracts to ensure supply chain resilience and cost-efficiency.
• Inventory Management: Proven track record in managing inventory with a strategic focus on minimising overstock and obsolescence.
• Team Management: Demonstrated success in team leadership, particularly in training and rebuilding teams to achieve departmental objectives effectively.
• Supplier Relations: Adept at forging and sustaining strong vendor relationships that drive mutual growth and collaboration.