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.