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Jordan Wright

Cramlington,Northumberland

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in strategic sourcing and negotiation, adept at managing supplier relationships and stakeholder engagement within regulated procurement environments. Demonstrates strong financial acumen and market analysis skills, complemented by proficiency in project management and contract management. Utilises technical proficiency in ERP systems, e-procurement platforms, and advanced data tools such as Excel, Power Query, and Power BI to drive analytical approaches to problem-solving. Committed to effective communication and leadership.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work history

Category Manager

Anchor Hanover Group
Bradford, Bradford
09.2024 - Current
  • Develop and lead strategic procurement programmes for key defined categories, including water safety compliance, call systems, and heating compliance, taking full ownership of this allocated portfolio to meet organisational needs and deliver value
  • Actively support and develop Category Assistants by guiding their activities across various categories and fostering their professional growth.
  • Actively engage and manage categories through the development and execution of key strategies for contractors and contract management, including high-value and high-risk relationships.
  • Engage with senior level colleagues across the organisation to ensure requirements are understood, incorporated into contracts and category plans.
  • Ensure all procurement activities adhere to appropriate procurement regulations, relevant legislation, and internal financial procedures and policies.
  • Oversee contract compliance and actively monitor supplier performance, seeking opportunities to optimise new and existing contracts for continuous improvement

Buyer

Northumbrian Water
Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland
03.2023 - 09.2024
  • Lead regulated tenders with values up to £30 million over 5 years, managing both senior and junior staff to ensure strategic alignment and successful outcomes.
  • Drove contract negotiations, collaborating with legal and data protection teams to ensure compliance and meet company needs.
  • Developed and implemented a tender planner tool forecasting 18 months of contract renewals and aligning procurement strategies with business objectives, now adopted across team.
  • Managed £5 million annual spend in Telecoms, contributing to total IS spend of over £30 million.

Cost Reduction Specialist

QuantuMDx
Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne
02.2022 - 03.2023
  • Responsible for strategic management and optimization of Q-POC's supply chain, encompassing over 40 suppliers across 12 commodities.
  • Achieved significant reductions in cost of goods, saving over £1,500 per unit, with projected additional reductions of £2,000 per unit in 2023.
  • Successfully negotiated services contract for Q-POC's LTE requirements, enhancing functionality and global coverage, aligning with QuantuMDx's strategic growth objectives.
  • Initiated and developed new service goods process to support and streamline customer service operations internally.

Strategic Procurement Controller

Tharsus
Blyth
10.2019 - 02.2022
  • Managed strategic procurement for three core commodities across five production lines, engaging with 40 suppliers and significantly impacting operational efficiency.
  • Saved £120,000 annually on Tharus' Ocado project through strategic sourcing and negotiation, contributing to Tharsus' broader cost management strategy.
  • Cost analysis template implemented with macros, enhancing data visualization and stakeholder reporting, saving significant time in data processing and analysis.
  • £45,000 annual saving achieved across multiple projects via negotiation, new contract agreed with incumbent Kanban supplier..

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Open University
Milton Keynes
/2015 - /2024

Level 4 (Ongoing) - Procurement

Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
United Kingdom
/2023 -

Skills

  • Advanced Negotiation
  • Analytical Approach
  • Change Management
  • Communication & Interpersonal Skills
  • Contract Management
  • Cost Savings & Value Delivery
  • Financial & Commercial Acumen
  • Leadership & Team Management
  • Market Analysis
  • Problem Solving
  • Project Management
  • Regulated Procurement
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Strategic Category Management
  • Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
  • Technical Proficiency (ERP systems, e-procurement platforms, and advanced data tools including Excel, Power Query, and Power BI)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Category Manager

Anchor Hanover Group
09.2024 - Current

Buyer

Northumbrian Water
03.2023 - 09.2024

Cost Reduction Specialist

QuantuMDx
02.2022 - 03.2023

Strategic Procurement Controller

Tharsus
10.2019 - 02.2022

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Open University
/2015 - /2024

Level 4 (Ongoing) - Procurement

Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
/2023 -

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