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Senior Procurement Manager

Ref: 457141

Leicester, UK

£65,000

  • Permanent
  • Global Sourcing Expertise
  • Strategic Procurement Leadership
  • Supply Chain Optimisation

About the candidate

A seasoned Head of Procurement with extensive experience in procurement management and strategy implementation across multiple products and countries. This professional has a strong track record of enhancing company revenue and supply chain processes, adept at navigating complex global markets to meet organisational needs. Highlights of expertise include substantial boosts in turnover, significant improvements in shipment and delivery KPIs, and the development and enhancement of cost-effective procurement strategies and sourcing solutions particularly within hard goods and near-food sectors.

What makes them great?

  • Turnover Increase: Successfully increased turnover from USD 15 million to USD 24 million in a single year through strategic improvements.
  • Maintained over 90% of items as repeat orders in 2023.
  • Shipment KPI Improvement: Enhanced the shipment KPI by 100% in 2022 by implementing effective and innovative strategies.
  • Achieved a total turnover of USD 10 million in food and near-food development within 2 years.
  • Project-managed a bespoke sourcing and procurement software development project valued at USD 1 million, which was used continuously for 10 years.

Areas of expertise

  • Strategic Procurement Planning: Excels in creating and implementing plans that align with company objectives and market conditions.
  • Global Sourcing: Proficient in identifying and onboarding suppliers from diverse geographical locations to optimise cost and efficiency.
  • Contract & Product Negotiation: Skilled in negotiating prices and terms to ensure profitability and sustainability.
  • Product & Supplier Development: Focuses on boosting supplier performance and product quality to meet customer expectations.
  • Sales & Profitability Enhancement: Has a proven record of driving sales and enhancing profitability through strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives.
  • Supplier Relationship Management: Expert in building and maintaining strong, mutually beneficial relationships with vendors.