Harriet Langdown
Senior Buyer - Indirects (Marketing) @General Mills
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Buyer - Indirects (Marketing) @General Mills
Uxbridge, GB
Senior Buyer (Indirects) within the Global Procurement Organisation at General Mills, specialising in Marketing Procurement across the EUAU (Europe and Australia) region. Leading strategic sourcing initiatives, driving cost optimisation and managing key agency partnerships to maximise value and performance.Collaborating cross-functionally with Marketing, Finance, Legal, and Global Sourcing teams delivering data-driven insights, negotiating complex supplier agreements and implement best-in-class procurement practices. Focused on strengthening supplier relationships, mitigating risk and unlocking sustainable value in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
EDUCATION
Open IT Training
HE Diploma - Internet Marketing, E-Commerce and Social Media
Sir William Perkins's School (SWPS)
11 (A*-C), GCSEs
The University of Sheffield
Archaeology with Journalism (BA)
Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)
Procurement Professional Certificate, Supply Chain Foundations
United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC)
Certificate, Digital Sustainability
LADY ELEANOR HOLLES SCHOOL
AS/A2 Levels
International Open Academy
Procurement and Supply Management CPD/CE Accredited by ICOES
SKILLS
ABOUT HARRIET LANGDOWN
Over the past ten years, I have trained and worked for some of the most reputable organisations in the world including Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd, The Royal Household and Harrods. I have outstanding knowledge of prestige organisations and private client service operations thanks to these roles. This expertise and experience makes me a unique asset with a clear eye for exceptional service and high-quality results.I am an ambitious, highly driven and creative thinking procurement specialist. A strong administrator with excellent organisational skills, I am accustomed to database management, handling budgets and generating forecasts in accordance with business expenditure. I am trusted with building and maintaining successful relationships with stakeholders, manufacturers and suppliers alike, and contribute feedback during annual reviews and audits. I am a confident negotiator and be a data-driven decision maker; skills which have previously resulted in significantly reduced spending, decreased wastage and improved quality of service and goods. I have confidence in working on multiple projects with different priorities and enjoy fast-paced environments.
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