Procurement Manager

Ref: 355001

Doncaster UK

£55,000

• Permanent
• Cost Reduction Expert
• Vendor Management Specialist
• Strategic Procurement

About the candidate

This seasoned Procurement Manager possesses over ten years of comprehensive experience in managing procurement within major industrial sectors, including the rail infrastructure and aerospace sectors. Well-versed in handling substantial budgets, they have demonstrated an exceptional aptitude for streamlining supply chains, effects strategic purchasing, and maintaining strict budget adherence. 

What makes them great?

• Significant cost reductions: Achieved notable cost savings including a reduction in vendor base by 30%, improving the revenue by 15%.
• Efficient budget control: Managed raw material and indirect spends effectively, ensuring maximum utilisation of resources.
• Innovative project leadership: Led significant projects including the implementation of vendor managed inventory systems and adoption new business systems for procurement which streamlined the entire procurement lifecycle.
• Team management: Successfully managed diverse teams, delivering complex projects and improvements effectively.

Areas of expertise

• Process Improvement: Expert in optimising procurement processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Vendor Management: Skilled in negotiating with suppliers and managing vendor relations to ensure favourable terms and reliable service.
• Budget Management: Proven track record of effectively controlling and reducing expenditure within allocated budgets across multiple commodities.
• System Implementations: Experienced in deploying new procurement systems and tools to streamline operations and improve tracking and reporting.