Pictured: Claire Fletcher of Macildowie

East Midlands recruitment specialist Macildowie has announced excellent first year results from its newly established procurement and supply chain division.

The five strong team, which is headed up by Claire Fletcher has announced a first year turnover in excess of £510,000, which it considers to be an amazing achievement for a division started from scratch just a year ago.

"In this difficult global market, commercially minded procurement and supply chain professionals are in huge demand," explains Macildowie team leader Claire Fletcher.

"The recession has made procurement a much more pivotal role in various industries, as a procurement professional who can buy indirect services effectively and make savings for a business is an even more valuable commodity at the moment. 

"Likewise, as the global supply chain increases, planning, organising logistical operations and even RFID skills are in demand. Clients are seeking candidates who can adapt, take on more and adopt the flexible approach required in this now resource poor, yet lightening fast changing industry."

Macildowie's procurement and supply chain division, which operates a Midlands South office in Leicester and Midlands North office in Nottingham has developed a client base, which includes the likes of Boots, E-On and Mercedes Benz.

James Taylor, Macildowie director, says of the team's success:

"Claire and her team have worked tirelessly to establish our reputation in this market. We have achieved this success by immersing ourselves in the culture of our clients and understanding the niche skill sets that they require from candidates who are able to add value immediately to their businesses. We are confident that this division will grow further to become as successful and established as our Finance and HR divisions."