Christopher Parr Email & Phone Number

MCIPS qualified Materials / Procurement professional who has excellent Interpersonal skills and communication skills as a result of having part time jobs within the restaurant / pub trades. Can communicate at all levels, Suppliers and Customers, dealing with compliments, issues and complaints.Deals with issues with a sense of urgency when required.

Listed skills include Procurement, Negotiation, Communication, Supply Chain Management, and 3 others.

• Senior Buyer For C-Class Materials

  Alstom Transport Uk Ltd

  Apr 2002 - Present - London, United Kingdom

  April 2002 – Current : Alstom Transport UK Ltd – Materials Controller Management role within the train depot which initially managed 6 people, but due to re-organisation went to 1.In charge of the Purchasing department who controls material for the repair of thePendolino fleet within the depot.Creating and encompassing strong relationships with key suppliers,encouraging them to buy into the strategy of Alstom Transport.Negotiating skills enabling a positive and fair outcome with suppliers.Involved in Kaizen events within the business to improve efficiency within the materials team and the overall depot.Assisting the Commercial team within tendering processes for new projects ensuring the best buying price as well as value for money for an overall package.Experienced in managing difficult situations with members of staff ensuring a firm, but supportive outcome.Continued negotiation of contracts at a local level, but also involved in tendering processes for specific products at a Central business level.Encompasses Pro-active actions as well as the reactive approach to buying.