Responsible for sourcing a wide range of commodities from raw materials to consumables.Average spend £4million.Place purchase orders/Schedule deliveries per MRP.Identify and take action on excess/absolete inventory. Monitoring supplier performance with regard to delivery,quality and price. Cost reductions. Expediting of critical and overdue deliveries.Supplier selection appraisal and development. Setting up supply agreements and contracts with main suppliers.

Responsible for sourcing a range of commodities with an annual spend of approximately £16m.Place purchasing orders/Schedule deliveries per MRP. Identify and take action on excess/obsolete inventory. Developing a commodity strategy and a corresponding supplier base.Monitoring supplier performance with regard to delivery,quality and price. Cost reductions. Supplier selection appraisal and development. Setting up supply agreement and contracts with main suppliers. Responsible for 1 buyer.