A highly motivated Senior Buyer & supply chain management professional, whose progressive international career has been based upon a platform of outstanding performance (consistently beating budgets set) & expert knowledge, employing over 15 years of experience with specialist equipment & raw material buying for manufacturing (controlling multiple budgets of £20M+). Skilled in the management & delivery of effective commercial solutions throughout the life cycle of each project that optimises production costs, whist mitigating manufacturing risk. Constantly strives to enhance project quality & production value to secure the targeted profitability (extensive up to date buying experience in West & East Europe, the USA and Asia).KEY SKILLS►Works with Senior Management, developing the buying strategy & executing agreed tactical procurement ►Manages the entire procurement process within the supply chain, with a proven track record in negotiating with both current and potential vendors to secure the targeted business terms & technical advantage►Skilled in bid analysis, evaluation & preparation to enhance outcomes, ensuring the detailed appraisal of procurement regulation & contact scope to meet the required compliance / risk levels►Analytical with the ability to provide detailed analysis on spending to help identify potential commercial / technical opportunities, gain sustainable advantage & effectively manage key contractual claims ►Keen eye for detail, successfully negotiating complex commercial contracts to secure the P&L objectives►Oversees the management of complex contractor frameworks with cross functional teams►Knowledgeable in current safety regulation & applications, energy efficiency & all associated works ensuring each new supplier is fully audited before achieving Approved Supplier status or new product sign off►Provides an end to end source of strategic buying & project management expertise for the organisation