Procurement Director

• Dec 2022 - Present

Responsible for ongoing management of purchasing strategy and activity and for ensuring optimal supplier performance and price. Develop and implement a strategy to ensure the function is operating in line with the objectives of the business to add value, mitigate supply chain risk and deliver cost savings. Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships and manage the development of contracts, contractual relationships and contract management to deliver continuous improvement in delivery of goods and services by the supply base. Lead and manage a team of Buyers to deliver the appropriate support to the business to ensure corporate and business development objectives are met. Work alongside the senior management team in contributing to overall business objectives. Show less

Procurement Manager

• Jul 2020 - Present

UK Procurement Manager and Global category Manager

• Jan 2017 - Jul 2020

Responsibility & Mandate;- Sourced products and raw material: Responsible for relations with external supply base regarding quality, delivery and cost, including commercial agreements.- Finding new suppliers (raw material and sourced products): In line with current and future demands from the House Care UK division, in close cooperation with R&D.- Purchasing policies and routines: To form and develop a framework that provides an efficient sourcing/purchasing function- Cost improvement projects: From a purchasing standpoint- Purchasing budget: In close cooperation with R&D and operations Show less

Senior Buyer

• Apr 2013 - Jan 2017

Buyer

• Oct 2002 - Apr 2013

To purchase a defined range of components, in line with purchasing departmental procedures and objectives, focusing on securing strong commercial terms and excellent quality and delivery service levels from our suppliers. The position is responsible to negotiate supplier contracts to achieve annual cost reductions, improved payment terms, inventory reduction and terms and conditions most favourable to the company.