Joseph Edgar
Kingston Upon Hull,,East Riding of Yorkshire
Summary
Category Buyer working at a hydrogen energy start-up, leading end-to-end procurement across both direct and indirect spend in a project-driven environment. As the sole buyer, I hold full accountability for procurement delivery while building structured processes, implementing supplier governance frameworks, and strengthening commercial controls to support scale-up. Experienced in partnering cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and leadership teams to enable R&D progression and commercial readiness. CIPS Level 5 qualified, currently progressing toward Level 6 (completion May 2026).
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Category Buyer
HiiROC-X Developments
Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
2024.01 - Current
- Lead end-to-end procurement for hydrogen reactor projects, delivering 5.3% YoY PPV improvement through structured negotiation and supplier optimisation.
- Analyse spend and cost drivers to inform sourcing strategy and total cost of ownership decisions.
- Evaluate supplier capability, capacity, cost, and quality to support data-driven selection, increasing ISO 9001-accredited suppliers to 75%.
- Review and negotiate supplier contracts and framework agreements, ensuring clear scope, and commercial terms.
- Strengthened governance by standardising payment terms, raising compliance from 15% to 90% and improving working capital control.
- Partner with engineering and project teams to align procurement strategy with technical, delivery, and contractual requirements.
- Monitor supplier performance against KPIs, mitigating risk across direct and indirect spend.
- Embed sustainable sourcing practices aligned with ISO 20400 principles.
Junior Buyer
Luxinar Limited
Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
2022.04 - 2024.01
- Procured bespoke components to maintain optimal inventory levels and support production schedules.
- Evaluated suppliers across financial stability, capacity, capability, quality, and pricing to support sourcing decisions.
- Managed relationships with 20+ suppliers, contributing to cost savings, improved on-time delivery performance, and ISO 9001-compliant supply.
- Negotiated pricing and challenged cost increases in line with purchasing strategy and budget targets.
- Administered and analysed RFQs, providing commercial insight to senior buyers and cross-functional stakeholders.
Purchasing Assistant
Luxinar Limited
Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
2021.10 - 2022.04
- Liaised with suppliers to obtain quotations, expedite orders, and support onboarding of new suppliers.
- Raised and managed purchase requisitions and orders, MRP schedules, non-conformance notes using SAP and Excel.
- Supported the wider purchasing team (including remote colleagues) to ensure continuity of supply and accurate system data.
- Analysed supplier lead times, costs, and quality performance to support procurement decision-making.
Accommodation assistant
Ashcourt Student Accommodation
Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
2019.07 - 2021.08
- Supported tenant onboarding and managed resident queries, ensuring high service standards.
- Conducted property inspections to maintain compliance with council regulations.
- Maintained accurate documentation and administrative records to support operational efficiency.
Education
CIPS Level 5 - Supply Chain
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
Hull, Kingston upon Hull 11/2023 - 11/2024
Masters Degree - Business Management
University of Hull
Hull, Kingston upon Hull 09/2020 - 08/2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Management with International Experience
University of Hull
Hull, Kingston upon Hull 09/2016 - 06/2020
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Cost Reduction
- PPV Improvement
- Contract Negotiation
- Supplier Performance Management
- SAP / ERP Systems
- Sustainable Procurement
- Communication skills
- Analytical
Timeline
Category Buyer
HiiROC-X Developments
2024.01 - Current
Junior Buyer
Luxinar Limited
2022.04 - 2024.01
Purchasing Assistant
Luxinar Limited
2021.10 - 2022.04
Accommodation assistant
Ashcourt Student Accommodation
2019.07 - 2021.08
CIPS Level 5 - Supply Chain
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
11/2023 - 11/2024
Masters Degree - Business Management
University of Hull
09/2020 - 08/2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Management with International Experience
University of Hull
09/2016 - 06/2020