Purchasing Director

Ref: 577977

Cambridgeshire, UK

£80,000

• Permanent
• Strategic Sourcing
• Cost Reduction Specialist
• Supply Chain Improvement

About the candidate

A Purchasing Director with a robust background in managing extensive purchasing budgets and leading strategic supply chain operations. This professional has a proven track record of driving cost reductions, enhancing inventory management, and developing efficient procurement processes within various high-turnover sectors. Their experience includes effective stakeholder management, crafting and leading high-performance teams, and implementing innovative procurement strategies across global landscapes.

What makes them great?

• Successfully managed a £3.5m purchasing budget, significantly reducing stock valuation from £2.2m to £1.8m through effective forecasting and inventory management.
• Played a pivotal role in a demerger of three companies, ensuring seamless operational transitions and standardisation of payment terms.
• Achieved cost savings of £500k by strategically sourcing suppliers and negotiating favourable terms with European and Far East suppliers.

Areas of expertise

• Strategic sourcing and procurement from global markets, ensuring cost-efficiency and quality standards.
• Leading large-scale projects to improve logistics and supply chain processes with a focus on reducing lead times and costs.
• Expertise in financial management and budget control in purchasing, showing significant cost savings and budget optimisation.