Megan Lewis

• Phone: +44 7911 123456
• Email: megan.lewis@email.com
• Location: London, UK
• LinkedIn: meganlewisprocurement

Summary

Led procurement initiatives for over 7 years, consistently achieving cost reductions averaging 15% through strategic sourcing and vendor negotiations. Successfully managed complex international supply chains for manufacturing and retail sectors, ensuring continuity and quality adherence.

Adept at implementing e-procurement solutions and developing robust supplier relationship management frameworks to drive efficiency and mitigate risk. Proven ability to build and mentor high-performing purchasing teams.

Experience

Senior Purchasing Manager, Horizon Manufacturing Group -- London, UK

Mar 2019 – present

• Managed an annual procurement budget of £25M for raw materials and MRO, achieving an average 12% year-over-year cost saving through strategic sourcing and contract renegotiations.

• Developed and implemented a new supplier performance evaluation framework, resulting in a 20% improvement in on-time delivery and a 15% reduction in material defect rates.

• Led the integration of a new e-procurement system, reducing purchase order processing time by 30% and enhancing data visibility for spend analysis.

• Negotiated long-term agreements with key suppliers, securing favorable terms and mitigating supply chain disruptions during periods of high market volatility.

Purchasing Manager, Innovate Retail Solutions -- Manchester, UK

Aug 2015 – Feb 2019

• Oversaw procurement for retail fixtures, packaging, and indirect services across 50+ store locations, managing a £10M annual spend.

• Reduced procurement costs by 18% within two years by consolidating supplier base and implementing competitive bidding processes.

• Successfully managed inventory levels to optimize working capital, achieving a 10% reduction in stockholding costs while maintaining product availability.

• Collaborated with product development teams to source new materials and components, ensuring timely introduction of new product lines.

Junior Buyer, Global Logistics & Supply -- Birmingham, UK

Sept 2013 – July 2015

• Assisted in the procurement of logistics services and warehouse supplies, processing purchase orders and managing supplier documentation.

• Conducted market research to identify potential new suppliers and assess market trends for various commodities.

• Maintained accurate purchasing records and contributed to monthly spend reports for management review.

Education

University of Birmingham, MSc in Supply Chain and Operations Management -- Birmingham, UK

Sept 2012 – Sept 2013

University of Leeds, BA (Hons) in Business Management -- Leeds, UK

Sept 2009 – July 2012

Skills

Procurement & Sourcing: Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Contract Negotiation, Category Management, E-Procurement, P2P Process Optimization, Risk Management, Spend Analysis

Supply Chain Management: Inventory Management, Logistics Coordination, Demand Forecasting, Vendor Management, Global Sourcing, Supply Chain Optimization, Lean Principles

Software & Tools: SAP Ariba, Oracle Procurement Cloud, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Advanced Excel, Power BI, Tableau, ERP Systems

Leadership & Communication: Team Leadership, Cross-functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Management, Presentation Skills, Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving