Group Procurement Manager
Led the procurement team to achieve optimal inventory and procurement outcomes to support both customer satisfaction and business profitabilityRESPONSIBILITIES: Managed the company’s contracts and procurement processes for goods for resale (annual purchases $100m) and indirect goods, services and freight (annual spend $22m )Coordinated the establishment of formal agreements with suppliers Reduced procurement costs – negotiated goods for resale supplier unit prices… Show more Led the procurement team to achieve optimal inventory and procurement outcomes to support both customer satisfaction and business profitabilityRESPONSIBILITIES: Managed the company’s contracts and procurement processes for goods for resale (annual purchases $100m) and indirect goods, services and freight (annual spend $22m )Coordinated the establishment of formal agreements with suppliers Reduced procurement costs – negotiated goods for resale supplier unit prices and commercial terms, negotiated better pricing and facilitate a reduction in usage for indirect goods and servicesLed supply chain improvements – inventory reduction, DIFOT and SIFOTACHIEVEMENTS: Negotiated commercial agreements with 12 key suppliers. Led the tender process, negotiated terms and managed contracts for all domestic freight spendContributed to a substantial reduction in Lincoln Sentry’s cost of purchased goods and services..Contributed to improved profitability and cash flow by balancing a reduction of 15% in inventory against a 15 percentage point improvement in DIFOT, and a SIFOT improvement of 8%. Show less
