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Kiran Bhamra

@kiranbhamra

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Experienced procurement professional with 15+ years delivering supplier value and project-driven savings.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking procurement roles where I can lead strategic sourcing, drive cost savings, manage supplier relationships, and contribute to continuous improvement within collaborative teams.

I am a procurement specialist with over 15 years of international experience across public and private sectors, including NPD, IT and manufacturing. I consistently deliver results through strategic sourcing, supplier management and rigorous cost-reduction initiatives.

My career includes managing MRP systems, leading RFQ/RFP processes, negotiating long-term supplier rebates and overseeing projects with multi-million pound order values. I have a proven track record of driving continuous improvement, managing risk registers and presenting KPI performance to senior leadership.

I work collaboratively across teams and global suppliers, support on-the-job training for apprentices, and apply a methodical, analytical approach to change management and stakeholder engagement while maintaining a professional and approachable demeanour.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

NPD Buyer

Current

Ishida Europe

Apr 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Manage MRP and international inventory shipments for NPD projects, lead RFQs/RFPs for the QX800 project, and report weekly procurement project deliverables, risks and mitigation plans to stakeholders.

MRP Supplier Management RFP Inventory Management Reporting Stakeholder Management Invoice Resolution

Commodity Buyer

Ishida Europe

Nov 2020 - Apr 2023 (2 years 5 months)

Led strategic supplier negotiations and managed prototype and bespoke project delivery end-to-end, maintained project risk registers and reported KPIs monthly to senior management.

Strategic Sourcing Supplier Performance Risk Management KPIs MRP Contract Negotiation Change Management Continuous Improvement

Buyer

George Wilson Industries

May 2018 - Oct 2020 (2 years 5 months)

Managed forecasting and procurement of electronic components for smart meter manufacturing, led rebate and contract renewal processes and delivered cost reduction initiatives.

Contract Management Inventory Control Invoice Resolution Continuous Improvement

Buyer (Temp)

Timet UK

Feb 2018 - May 2018 (3 months)

Supported procurement operations including MRP reporting, supplier reviews, mobile contract rollout and senior management procurement reviews at the Witton plant.

MRP Supplier Reviews

Buyer - Special Projects

Hanson Quarry Products

Jul 2017 - Jan 2018 (6 months)

Implemented purchasing card and e-commerce programmes, introduced framework ordering via SAP and coordinated a supply chain finance programme.

SAP Supply Chain Finance Implementation

Buyer

EH Smiths

Apr 2015 - Mar 2017 (1 year 11 months)

Managed forecasting and procurement of building materials across UK branches, supported supplier contract renewals and delivered cost savings and continuous improvement initiatives.

Category Management Forecasting Renewals Cost Saving Initiatives

Buyer - PPE & Clothing

Bodyguard Workwear

Sep 2014 - Mar 2015 (6 months)

Sourced PPE and garments from overseas suppliers, managed 100+ manufacturers for quality/certification, and led prototype development and supplier cost-reduction projects.

Sourcing Supplier Management Prototyping Quality Assurance

Buyer - Education

Civica UK

Dec 2011 - Aug 2014 (2 years 8 months)

Managed procurement of software and hardware for the education sector, oversaw 500+ suppliers and project-managed orders up to £20M to deliver commercial best value and savings.

Procurement Supplier Management Category Management Negotiation Project Management

Project Co-ordinator

PearceWellwood Inc

Mar 2011 - Oct 2011 (7 months)

Coordinated project activities for procurement-related initiatives in a manufacturing/distribution environment, supporting cross-functional delivery and supplier engagement.

Project Coordination Procurement Support Cross Functional Collaboration

Buyer - Corrugate & Fragrances

Apollo Health & Beauty Care

Mar 2010 - Mar 2011 (1 year)

Managed procurement of corrugate packaging and fragrance materials, supporting inventory and supplier relationships for manufacturing operations.

Supplier Management Inventory Control Forecasting Supplier Performance

Buyer - Finished Goods

Liberte Natural Foods

Aug 2008 - Mar 2010 (1 year 7 months)

Procured finished goods for retail distribution, managed supplier relationships and supported inventory planning across Brampton and Toronto operations.

Finished Goods Procurement Supplier Management Forecasting Cost Control Logistics Coordination