Global Interim Purchasing Manager

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Purchasing Interim Management Case Study
Polymers

Industry

Chemicals & Polymers

Client

Global Chemicals & Polymer Manufacturer

Role

Interim Purchasing Manager

Background to Purchasing Interim Management Assignment

The polymer compounding business, formerly part of ICI, had been acquired by one of the largest global chemicals and polymer manufacturers. Purchasing support had previously been provided by a central purchasing team on a part-time basis and the Plant Director and UK Purchasing Manager belived that additional savings opportunities existed.

Key Activities as Interim Purchasing Manager

  • Conducted a thorough review of the spend.
  • Prioritised opportunities by category
  • Launched a series of global requests for quotation followed by negotiations

Savings Delivered

  • 7% on entire spend delivered within eight weeks.

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