In my current role as a Purchasing Officer at St Andrew's Healthcare, I am responsible for managing and optimising procurement processes for a leading charity dedicated to providing specialised mental health services. My key responsibilities included:Procurement Management: I oversee the procurement of medical supplies, equipment, and services, ensuring compliance with both internal policies and external regulations. This involves negotiating pricing, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring cost-effective purchasing while maintaining high standards of quality and reliability.Vendor Relations: I aim to maintain strong relationships with suppliers, facilitating timely delivery of goods and services. I work closely with vendors to resolve any issues, ensuring that the organisations needs are met without compromising service quality.Inventory Control: I play a crucial role in inventory management, ensuring that essential supplies are consistently available to support the care of patients. This involves forecasting demand, tracking inventory levels, and coordinating with other departments to meet their specific needs.Cost Optimisation: I seek to identify cost-saving opportunities without sacrificing quality. I conduct market research and benchmarking to ensure that the charity receives the best value for its expenditures.Compliance and Reporting: Ensure all procurement activities are fully compliant with relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including charity-specific guidelines. I also prepare regular reports for senior management to track purchasing performance and provide insights for strategic decision-making.Through these responsibilities, I am confident in contributing to the smooth operation of St Andrew's Healthcare, supporting the organisations mission to deliver outstanding care to mental health patients.

Fulfilling a variety of administrative tasks to assist in the running of a hospital warehouse. This involved e-mails, phone calls and face-to-face service with incoming employees and stakeholders. This role also required high- volume data entry and use of specialised receipting programs (Dynamics365).* Day to day operations of the stock warehouse – including receipting, storage, packing and distribution of orders across 2 hospitals.* Flexibility depending on the needs of the team and situation.* Exceptional verbal and written communication skills* High attention to detail and commitment to quality service – following up on undelivered and/or damaged items.* Liaising with other departments such as purchasing and procurement in order to constantly improve of inventory management .* In depth product knowledge, including uses, departments, and stock levels.* Undertaking regular stock takes and identifying any areas of inventory improvement.

As an Engineering Store Coordinator, I proficiently manage inventory operations, conducting regular stock takes and ensuring accurate tracking of goods. I actively liaise with the purchasing team, facilitating seamless communication and collaboration. In this role, I am responsible for raising purchase orders (POs) to maintain optimal stock levels. Utilizing Dynamics 365, I excel in data entry tasks, ensuring precision and efficiency in record-keeping. Known for my effective communication skills, I work seamlessly under my own initiative, contributing to the overall efficiency and success of the engineering store operations.

In my role as a PPE Store Administrator, I proficiently managed various responsibilities, including maintaining a comprehensive inventory of personal protective equipment. Utilising my Excel skills, I efficiently tracked stock levels, processed orders, and generated detailed reports to optimize inventory management. Customer service was at the forefront of my responsibilities, as I assisted clients with product inquiries, order processing, and issue resolution. This multifaceted position allowed me to leverage my organisational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering exceptional customer service in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

As an Engineering Trade Assistant, I was tasked with supporting mechanics on a mine site in South Australia. Despite being a more hands on position, I played a pivotal role in supporting the seamless flow of operations, demonstrating a skill set transferable to supply chain and procurement. My responsibilities included coordinating inventory management, liaising with suppliers, and assisting in procurement processes. I actively engaged in stock control, ensuring accurate documentation and organisation of materials and tools. Collaborating closely with the procurement team, I gained exposure to purchase order creation, vendor communication, and supplier relationship management.

As a Credit Controller at Howdens Joinery, I played a pivotal role in managing a diverse portfolio of over 500 London-based accounts. My responsibilities included efficiently chasing overdue invoices and payments through effective communication via telephone and email. Utilising SAP and Excel, I adeptly allocated payments to offset invoices, maintained accurate records, and consistently met or exceeded Key KPIs. Beyond financial tasks, I built and maintained strong relationships with customers, addressing queries and issues with a professional and friendly demeanor. This role allowed me to showcase my problem-solving skills and contribute to the overall financial health and customer satisfaction of Howdens Joinery.

Over the summer of 2016 I travelled to South Africa with a group of peers by which we were invoked in a volunteering project out there helping to engage the local children into more sport. We ran daily sporting activities travelling to multiple schools where we would coach the children and teachers there about the benefits sport can have on their lives. This was an amazing experience for myself as it allowed me to understand a new way of life and brought a great deal of perspective on my own.