Working within the Multi-Vendor business unit for the EMEA region, I worked across the teams within Procurement, reporting to the Group Procurement Manager. Our primary function was to supply quality assured products and spares meeting business needs for all territories within the EMEA region. We handled cradle-to-grave supply chain management and our go to market capabilities were also utilised by various business units within Hewlett Packard Enterprise. My role served to ensure supply chain… Show more Working within the Multi-Vendor business unit for the EMEA region, I worked across the teams within Procurement, reporting to the Group Procurement Manager. Our primary function was to supply quality assured products and spares meeting business needs for all territories within the EMEA region. We handled cradle-to-grave supply chain management and our go to market capabilities were also utilised by various business units within Hewlett Packard Enterprise. My role served to ensure supply chain readiness for our operational teams, from establishing the necessary tools and processes, identifying efficiencies to deep-diving supply chain problems or technical challenges. I provided all round escalatory support, local training and upskilling. Show less

In 2011, Hewlett Packard incorporated the back-office functions of CDS. As such, we were involved in TUPE across. My role as a Senior Buyer for CDS, reporting into the Group Procurement Manager, resulted in a change of commodity management.

Key Responsibilities• Commodity supply chain management of ‘Mid-Range, Mainframe and Storage’ IT products and spares, exercising approximately $4m of spend; To deliver market competitive pricing and growth of supply capabilities in line with business growth and requirements.• Negotiated and worked with various pricing models, which include fixed and capped pricing, Value-Add, Sale or Return models, distribution and purchase rebates across a wide and varied vendor base of Manufacturers… Show more Key Responsibilities• Commodity supply chain management of ‘Mid-Range, Mainframe and Storage’ IT products and spares, exercising approximately $4m of spend; To deliver market competitive pricing and growth of supply capabilities in line with business growth and requirements.• Negotiated and worked with various pricing models, which include fixed and capped pricing, Value-Add, Sale or Return models, distribution and purchase rebates across a wide and varied vendor base of Manufacturers, Distributors, Commodity specialists, Brokers and Repairers• Measured repair yield achievement against contracted levels. Highlighted and addressed yield failures with repair vendors, driving corrective actions where required. • Constructed, Contributed and on-going control of the Preferred Supplier List, with further responsibility to ensure un-interrupted availability, and communication of updates, to the operational teams. • Month-end production and release of Strategic Procurements’ Key Performance Indicators.• Ownership of local processes for Buyer activities, ensuring accuracy, update and review.• Progress management, and driving timely task completions across a local team of buyers and carrying out associated staff management responsibilities.• On-Call Procurement support and part supply through non-working hours. Show less

Synstar International (previously Granada Computer Services) was acquired by Hewlett Packard in 2004, we became the service delivery entity for Hewlett Packard (namely, Hewlett Packard CDS). My role as a buyer continued unchanged. I was part of a team of buyers specialising in specific product commodities. I reported to the Senior Buyer. Our role was to support the operational procurement teams with escalation and specialisation. We engaged on more technical aspects, supply chain failures… Show more Synstar International (previously Granada Computer Services) was acquired by Hewlett Packard in 2004, we became the service delivery entity for Hewlett Packard (namely, Hewlett Packard CDS). My role as a buyer continued unchanged. I was part of a team of buyers specialising in specific product commodities. I reported to the Senior Buyer. Our role was to support the operational procurement teams with escalation and specialisation. We engaged on more technical aspects, supply chain failures and undertook extended sourcing outside of our contracted vendors.When Automatic Purchase Order capability became a reality, we developed and introduced new pricing models within our vendor base, moving to fixed-capped pricing. We introduced regular reviews, ensuring all contracted pricing remained competitive, and to introduce savings from marketplace reductions. Show less

• Central point for all indirect procurement requests, such as, Asset, telecoms, training and marketing expenditure. Purchase order creation inline with requirement and ensuring adherence to established devolved authorities.• Managed a small team of administrators, carrying out the required managerial tasks and responsibilities, along with ensuring work was completed within agreed turn-around times.• Daily liaising with suppliers. Handling of general purchase order related enquiries and… Show more • Central point for all indirect procurement requests, such as, Asset, telecoms, training and marketing expenditure. Purchase order creation inline with requirement and ensuring adherence to established devolved authorities.• Managed a small team of administrators, carrying out the required managerial tasks and responsibilities, along with ensuring work was completed within agreed turn-around times.• Daily liaising with suppliers. Handling of general purchase order related enquiries and situations Show less

SCM Microsystems acquired Shuttle Technology.In 2001, due to the transition and restructuring of SCM on a global scale, responsibilities in the UK were largely transferred to other offices, resulting in my redundancy.Outline• Interfaced with local, European and International Suppliers and Customers.• Worked closely with our Far Eastern factories to ensure sufficient component availability for production, and onwards to ensuring on-time deliveries and customer order… Show more SCM Microsystems acquired Shuttle Technology.In 2001, due to the transition and restructuring of SCM on a global scale, responsibilities in the UK were largely transferred to other offices, resulting in my redundancy.Outline• Interfaced with local, European and International Suppliers and Customers.• Worked closely with our Far Eastern factories to ensure sufficient component availability for production, and onwards to ensuring on-time deliveries and customer order fulfilment.• Travelled to the East and West coast USA to assist with company reorganization, and training of new employees over a 10-month period during 2000/2001.• Divisional Operations Director complimented me on my hard work and dedication, saying that “I was more productive and effective than my current manager”. Show less

• Provided complete Sales administration to local based sales team, • Interfaced with local and European customers and suppliers• Focused upon stock levels and dated inventory.

General Warehouse duties