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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
06.2024 - 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
11.2010 - 06.2024
  • 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
05.2006 - 06.2010
  • 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
03.2021 - 03.2022

First Aid at Work - First Aid

Manchester First Aid Training
Manchester
03.2023 -

GCSEs -

AQA
Stockport
09.1995 - 06.2000

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
06.2024 - Current

First Aid at Work - First Aid

Manchester First Aid Training
03.2023 -

CIPS Level 2 - Procurement

Charted Institute of Procurement & Supply
03.2021 - 03.2022

Procurement manager

Heimbach UK Limited
11.2010 - 06.2024

Packaging and Shipping Coordinator

Ink Technologies Ltd
05.2006 - 06.2010

GCSEs -

AQA
09.1995 - 06.2000

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