Chris Beck

Experienced Procurement professional - Category / Commodity Manager Focussed, self-motivated, highly adaptable & organised individual Look to engage colleagues and stakeholders at all levels through a collaborative / teamwork approach to deliver results / add value at every opportunity Skilled in negotiation, strategic global sourcing, supply chain management and supplier relationship management Key Skills • Good communicator at all levels • Creating, developing & maintaining commodity strategies • Supplier Relationship management including executive engagements • Supplier Performance Management including development of process • Supplier sourcing, capability analysis, audit & selection • Cost Reduction identification, planning and execution to secure benefit • Supplier base rationalisation and sub-supplier management • Market analysis/ Industry Research • Identification and mitigation of supply chain risk • Analyse Total Cost of Acquisition • Structured Negotiation & ability to close deals successfully • Negotiation & Execution of commercial agreements (Non-Disclosure, Supply/Trading Agreements, SLA’s) • Identification & implementation of Procurement process improvements • Presentation & communication of business data to all levels (Customers, Executives, Suppliers) • Project Management