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Ireland

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Dublin

Helping Customers to unlock the power of their financial information by adopting a cloud ERP solution. Discovering and unlocking the vast potential and value of SAP Business ByDesign as the digital core for SMEs and subsidiaries.SAP Business ByDesign is a comprehensive cloud based business management solution supporting the full range of business functions, with real time in memory analytics to support scrutiny of every area of the business. It supports small and mid size companies and subsidiaries of large enterprises to focus on their business while keeping IT costs at a minimum.

Working at SAP Ariba specializing in Cloud and On Premise solutions for Procurement. Our SRM Cloud Applications enable customers to:Gain insight into company-wide spend performanceIdentify opportunities and potential for savingsStreamline spend analysis, source-to-contract, and procure-to-pay processesHeighten visibility into supplier relationships, performance, and riskGet up and running quickly with rapid deploymentHarness the latest technology – including cloud, in-memory, analytics, and mobileAs market leader in enterprise application software, SAP (NYSE: SAP) helps companies of all sizes and industries run better - from back office to boardroom, warehouse to storefront, on premise and in the cloud, desktop to mobile device.

Privately owned Company specialising in the hiring, sales and service of plant and machinery. It branched into hardware sales and further diversified into safety training.I was responsible for implementing purchasing procedures, streamlining inventory controls and developing reporting mechanisms.Achievements:Formulated and implemented purchasing procedures.Negotiated significant savings 8 -10%.Increased margins by approx 4%.Transformed customer experience through redesigned shop layout.Expanded product offering.

National Hardware Limited is a central purchasing organisation representing over 100 independant DIY stores and Builders Merchants throughout Ireland. It sources a wide range of hardware and homeware products.Key Responsibilities :I was responsible for establishing and developing timber importation business.I was also tasked with identifying new business opportunities and delivering on areas of growth within categories of responsibility.Acheivements:Managed procurement budget of Euro 10 million.Developed and sustained a robust and responsive supply base which increased timber turnover by Euro 3 million per annum.Assertively negotiated and managed commercial supplier relationships and contracts to deliver significant cost savings for customers.Introduced new suppliers to improve product standards and increase competitiveness.Developed trading relationships with multiple suppliers across multiple product categories agreeing formal relationships with customers.Monitored service level agreements,evaluated performance and liaised regularily with suppliers encouraging improved performance and competitiveness.

2003- 2007 Group Buyer and Sales Co-Ordinator :Abby Builders Merchants Ltd. were a leading Irish Company involved in the distribution of supplies to the construction sector throughout Leinster.Achievements:Managed an annual purchasing budget of approx. Euro 5m.Developed the Company from a start up to an annual turnover of approx.Euro 7 million.Negotiated large scale savings in buying policies and strategies.Monitored and controlled inventory levels to effect exacting delivery schedules.Recruited and selected key personnel.Developed long term relationships with key building contractorsResponsible for supply chain management activities.

The Kelly Timber Group was involved in the importation and distribution of timber to Builders Merchants throughout Ireland.It diversified into opening its own Builders Merchants stores and developing a Timber Frame Manufacturing Company.Achievements :Developed the company turnover from IEP 5.5m to IEP21m over a period of approx 4 years in conjunction with the management team.Directed and coordinated company financial planning and budget management function.Monitored and analysed monthly operating results against budget.Maintained fixed asset register.Managed payroll.Acted as Company Secetary for compliance and corporate governance.Developed of all electronic MIS and IT systems.Established new companies from green field site to successfull start up.

Achievements:Worked with management to improve the overall collection of company debt.Monitored and collected outstanding debtor balances.Ensured payments were accurately processed and allocated.Liaised with credit insurers.Cash managed debtors and creditors whilst introducing effective controls to improve cash flow regime.Implemented systems for tracking and monitoring key customer information.Maintained up to date independant credit information on key customers.

I joined BNP in the customer services sector advancing to deputy head of back officeAchievements:Daily clearing and settling of foreign exchange trades and commercial transactions.Monitored daily positions at Central Bank of Ireland.Advised traders on trade descrepancies.Reconciled dealer positions.Implemented improved claering procedures.

Bachelor Of Business Studies, Specialising In Finance

I attended Dublin City University as an evening student achieving an honours degree specialising in the Finance option of a Business.

Level 1, Acca