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Purchasing Manager

Ref: 584980

Liverpool, England

£80,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Procurement
  • Cost Reduction Specialist
  • Supplier Relationship Management

About the candidate

Purchasing Manager with extensive experience in managing procurement processes in the food production sector, currently based in Liverpool, England. This professional holds a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology from a notable university in Liverpool and has enhanced their expertise with a Level 6 qualification from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply. They have progressively developed their career, starting from roles in customer service moving up to strategic roles in purchasing and trade, accumulating over a decade of industry experience.

What makes them great?

  • Leadership in Procurement: Demonstrated leadership by managing large-scale purchasing operations and teams in a leading food production company.
  • Cost Savings Initiatives: Excelled in driving cost-reduction programmes that cut procurement costs by 15% over three years.
  • Strategic Sourcing: Implemented innovative sourcing strategies that enhanced the supply chain efficiency and reduced lead times by 20%.

Areas of expertise

  • Procurement Strategy Development: Adept in creating and implementing effective procurement strategies that align with company objectives.
  • Supplier Relationship Management: Skilled in managing relationships with suppliers to ensure the best terms and continuous supply.
  • Cost Reduction and Efficiency: Proven ability to drive cost-saving initiatives resulting in significant budget efficiencies.