Sourcing Lead Maintenance Service and Capex
Ref: 195465
Sheffield, UK
£700 per day
- Contract
- Strategic Sourcing
- Cost Reduction
- Immediately Available
About the candidate
An experienced Procurement Lead with a strong background in maintenance services, capital expenditure projects, and spot buying. This professional has demonstrated a capacity to lead strategic procurement efforts, yielding significant cost savings totalling £1.5m in the previous year alone. With a solid educational foundation in Chemistry, coupled with progressive roles in sourcing and procurement, this candidate has honed skills in P2P process management, commercial contract negotiations, and supplier management. The candidate's career has spanned several sectors, including steel production and supply chain logistics, with a consistent emphasis on cost savings and process efficiency.
What makes them great?
- Cost Reduction: Achieved £1.5 million in savings through strategic negotiations and supplier management initiatives.
- Process Improvement: Streamlined procurement processes, reducing lead times and enhancing efficiency.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Effective communicator, able to align internal and external stakeholders towards common goals.
Areas of expertise
- Strategic Sourcing: Expert in developing and executing sourcing strategies that reduce costs and improve supplier performance.
- Contract Negotiation: Skilled in commercial negotiations, ensuring favourable terms and sustainable supplier relationships.
- Project Management: Proven track record in managing complex capital projects from conception to completion.