An accomplished and results-driven Senior Buyer with several years of experience in procurement and supply chain management across the oil and gas, engineering, and industrial sectors. Recognised for developing sourcing strategies, fostering supplier relationships, and driving operational efficiencies, they are a commercially astute professional who delivers measurable cost reductions and sustainable supplier performance. Known for their strategic outlook, strong negotiation capabilities, and success in managing complex, high-value projects and tenders, they add value through driving process improvements and fostering productive stakeholder relationships.
Exposure includes:
- Managing a portfolio of over 500 suppliers, leading substantial projects and tenders with single purchases valued up to £2.5 million.
- Achieving significant cost savings through strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier consolidation — delivering up to 20% savings and £3.5 million in reduced procurement spend over three years.
- Implementing supplier performance evaluation frameworks, driving a 25% improvement in on-time delivery rates (OTD) and quality standards.
- Introducing and leading new ERP/MRP procurement systems, improving procurement cycle efficiency by 20% and reducing manual errors.
- Enhancing supply chain resilience by onboarding alternative suppliers, reducing lead times, and mitigating supply chain risks.
- Ensuring 100% compliance with industry regulations (ISO, RoHS, etc.) and leading sustainable and ethical sourcing initiatives to align with corporate responsibility goals.
Qualifications: CIPS Level 5
Software knowledge: ERP & MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics), Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)
Notice period: 1 month
Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire
Ref: 86246
To discuss this candidate or request a full CV, please contact:
Sarah Arnold – 01252 718777