Thomas Kimm
Stockport,Cheshire
Summary
Accomplished procurement specialist with expertise in tactical procurement, vendor assessment, and materials requirement planning. Demonstrates proficiency in supplier negotiations and cost optimisation techniques to drive efficiency and reduce expenses. Committed to leveraging skills to enhance organisational performance and achieve strategic goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work history
Indirect Materials Category Lead Europe
Albany International
Manchester
2024.06 - Current
- Managed a team from across Europe to deliver Procurement & Supply chain activities in all 6 European sites.
- Promoted from within company
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Identified potential areas of cost-saving within the procurement process without compromising quality.
- Handled complex negotiations with suppliers resulting in significant cost savings without sacrificing service level agreements.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
- Analysed market trends, contributing to strategic decision-making.
- Established relationships with vendors for better negotiation opportunities.
- Trained new team members on company's procurement policies and processes.
- Collaborated with key stakeholders to identify procurement needs.
Procurement manager
Heimbach UK Limited
Manchester
2010.11 - 2024.06
- Managed a team from across Europe to deliver Procurement & Supply chain activities in all European sites.
- Promoted from within company
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Identified potential areas of cost-saving within the procurement process without compromising quality.
- Handled complex negotiations with suppliers resulting in significant cost savings without sacrificing service level agreements.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
- Analysed market trends, contributing to strategic decision-making.
- Established relationships with vendors for better negotiation opportunities.
- Trained new team members on company's procurement policies and processes.
- Collaborated with key stakeholders to identify procurement needs.
Packaging and Shipping Coordinator
Ink Technologies Ltd
Cheadle, Cheshire
2006.05 - 2010.06
- Managed logistics to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Implemented safety regulations during loading and unloading, reduced workplace accidents.
- Checked accuracy of shipping orders, minimised errors in dispatches.
- With careful coordination of storage space usage, maximised warehouse capacity.
- By monitoring shipment schedules, maintained uninterrupted supply chain flow.
Education
CIPS Level 2 - Procurement
Charted Institute of Procurement & Supply
England 2021.03 - 2022.03
First Aid at Work - First Aid
Manchester First Aid Training
Manchester 2023.03 -
GCSEs -
AQA
Stockport 1995.09 - 2000.06
Skills
- Tactical procurement
- Vendor assessment
- Materials requirement planning
- Supplier negotiations
- Cost optimisation techniques
Affiliations
- 3rd Dan Blackbelt in Tang Soo Do Martial Arts.
- Assistant Captain on Manchester Mayhem Para Ice Hockey Team
Timeline
Indirect Materials Category Lead Europe
Albany International
2024.06 - Current
First Aid at Work - First Aid
Manchester First Aid Training
2023.03 -
CIPS Level 2 - Procurement
Charted Institute of Procurement & Supply
2021.03 - 2022.03
Procurement manager
Heimbach UK Limited
2010.11 - 2024.06
Packaging and Shipping Coordinator
Ink Technologies Ltd
2006.05 - 2010.06
GCSEs -
AQA
1995.09 - 2000.06