KEY SKILLSNegotiation, Time Management. MRP, MRPII, ERP, Strategic Thinking, Supplier Development Inventory Management, Communication, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Team Building, Stakeholder Management, Organised, Leadership A career spent almost exclusively in OEM & automotive engineering. The majority of which has been in procurement, responsible for purchasing an extensive range of commodities from a global supply base. Extremely focused and motivated, excelling in all aspects of procurement, especially in the areas of supplier development, cost reduction, team building and communicating effectively at all levels within the organisation & supply chain. Below are some examples of a few of the key Accessories that I have sourced during my time at Triumph:

Deputy Head Of Parts & Accessories Purchasing, responsible for the procurement of Genuine Parts & Accessories for Triumph Motorcycles. As well as supporting the Head Of Procurement in the management of the entire department, I was also responsible for managing a team of 4 buyers.

Head Of Procurement for Triumph Accessories. Managing a team of 5 (4 buyers & 1 administrator).

Head Of Procurement Triumph Parts & Accessories managing a team of 7 (6 buyers & 1 administrator).

Senior Buyer Triumph Accessories managing a team of 4 (3 buyers & 1 administrator)

Buyer Triumph Accessories

Responsible for developing and improving supplier performance and purchasing of a range of commodities, including Electrical, Transmission, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Plastic Mouldings, Casings, Forgings & Fasteners to fulfil the company's machine building programme. Supplier & Product Sourcing: Worked closely with R&D Designer’s in the sourcing of components & new technology for future machinery designs, such as the world’s first computer controlled sewing machine to use vision recognition.Previous positions held: - Senior Buyer Buyer Inventory Controller