A highly skilled and results-oriented Procurement Team Lead with extensive experience in procurement, stock management, and supply chain operations across manufacturing and service sectors. Adept at leading teams, improving processes, and optimising stock and purchasing strategies, they are a proactive and commercially minded professional who excels in driving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing supplier performance. Known for their strong leadership, strategic approach, and ability to manage high-value projects, they consistently deliver value through process improvement, accurate data management, and effective stakeholder collaboration.
Exposure includes:
- Leading a team of procurement administrators, creating standardised ways of working and daily review processes, resulting in a 320% reduction in internal queries.
- Managing stock control via ERP systems for engineers and stores, achieving a 25% reduction in stock holding value.
- Oversight of system-based pricing, purchase order accuracy, and master stock lists to ensure efficient inventory and invoicing processes.
- Reducing stock holding by £600k and implementing robust MRP profiles to align with current and future requirements.
- Conducting supplier negotiations and annual reviews to ensure quality, timely delivery, and cost efficiency.
- Developing forecasting models, stock monitoring templates, and KPIs to optimise inventory levels and drive team performance.
- Managing category purchasing for aroma chemicals, packaging, consumables, and indirect spend, ensuring supply chain resilience and operational continuity.
- Implementing lean replenishment strategies, including vendor-managed inventory and consignment models, to enhance operational efficiency.
Qualifications: CIPS Level 4 Diploma
Software knowledge: ERP/MRP systems (Unity, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics), Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)
Notice period: Immediately Available
Location: Andover, Hampshire
Ref: 86132
To discuss this candidate or request a full CV, please contact:
Sarah Arnold – 01252 718777