PROFILEHighly proficient Sourcing Specialist with 30 years of purchasing and material management experience within a blue chip organisation focused on world-class principles. Deep understanding of site and business needs with an ability to drive best practice procurement to exceed objectives. Appreciation of continuity of supply and vast experience of implementing on-going significant cost reductions. Skilled negotiator with considerable negotiating knowledge of strategic sourcing in Europe and North America and has delivered consistent savings year on year. Self-motivated individual with a very strong work ethic and a proactive approach to problem solving with a strong HSE and ethical awareness.KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES• Creation and placement of purchase orders (Cir £50 Million P/ A).• Strategic development of procurement systems and maintenance.• Reduction of supplier database.• Ensuring supplier quality assurance including site visits throughout the UK.• Implementation of cost reduction programmes. • Reviewing and negotiating contracts and service level agreements.• Drafting, issuing and evaluation of tenders.• Mentoring and supervising less experienced colleagues.• Building and developing strong relationships with internal customers and suppliers.• Negotiating control and monitoring indirect spend covering plant, office equipment, stationary, production consumables and services.• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel.