Purchasing Manager November 2015 to dateManaging the purchasing team to deliver a cohesive range across all branches optimising the combined leverage of the estate. Currently branches have a large degree of autonomy, diluting the full potential gains that could be leveraged with suppliers.Working closely with Operations to deliver a supply base that gives the flexibility that a merchant requires whilst delivering the optimum trading margins.• Reduce the supply base whilst improving margins and reducing operating costs.• Strategically reviewing the current supply chain vis à vis central distribution

Reporting to the CEOFully developed a 'best in class' transactional website (www.bradfords.co.uk) that was fully integrated with the terrestrial estate with P&L responsibility. Developed the team that is charged with ensuring the current and future e-retail routes to market are significant revenue streams for Bradfords Building Supplies.

Responsible for all commercial aspects of Online Home Retail Ltd's (a subsidiary of Grafton Group plc) existing e-retail including www.plumbworld.co.uk (the largest bathroom e-commerce retailer in the UK) together with www.toolbox.co.uk, www.woodburnerworld.co.uk, & bbqbarbeques.co.uk and the development of future e-retail sites.

Developed the new concept 'TRADEPOINT' aimed specifically at tradesmen majoring on B&Qs USPs and site distribution coupled with the tradesmans needs for a one point shop for not only stock but offering solutions to all aspects of a businesses back office requirements.. A Kingfisher plc cross company venture with B&Q and Screwfix introducing a bespoke trade area to all B&Q warehouses. The success was immediate and the TRADEPOINT proposition was roled out to most of the B&Q estate quickly.

General Manager-Build Center September 2007-October 2008•Responsible for a team of 20+, determining the most effective supply chain route to deliver a consistent range throughout the 238 Build Center and 102 Drain Center estates. Ensuring the product cost and margin requirements are delivered by the sourcing teamBusiness Manager-International Imports April 2006-August 2007•Managing a team of 4 EU Sourcing Managers, 3 Off Shore Sourcing Managers, and 1 analyst to identify and deliver Low Cost Country products to improve Own Brand sales and GPBusiness Manager-Purchasing August 2002-April 2006Portfolio: Kitchens, Electrical, Flooring, Decorative, Tools, Power Tools, Ironmongery, Fixings, PPE, Equipment, Timber•Managing a team of 7 Product Managers (Buyers), 3 Analysts, 1 Administrator.Developing specific ranges for Wolseley Heavyside trading brands i.e. Build Center, Timber Center and Ironmongery Center

Controlled a purchasing/supply chain team responsible for all showroom products (kitchens & bathrooms), lighting, ceramics, occasional furniture,

Portfolio: Lighting, Hardware, Electrical, DIY Prepacks, Window Décor, Furniture, Kitchens,Bathrooms, Gardening, Tools, Flooring, Wallcoverings, Paint,Housewares, Co-ordinates• Direct control of a Category Team of 16 staff..Management of a spend of £120m, some $20m being purchased in the Far East.• Management of the content, supply chain, and funding for the Great Mills flyer, a monthly issue with circulation of circa 4 million copies.• Overall ranging control and merchandising of 100 outlets.• Responsible for the introduction of Low Cost Country supply routeProject Manager: Jan 1998-Jan 2000 (Secondment) Reporting to the Managing Director• To introduce a new central merchandise management system,JDA, to replace non-2000 compliant systems.• Through change management, develop and introduce category management to the existing infrastructure and working practices

Integration project manager to merge Dodge City DIY into the B&Q estate.Buyer responsible fro Flooring, Lighting, Electrical.Steering group member responsible for the introduction of EPOS to all B&Q storesResponsible for delivering the feasibility study to move B&Q into central distribution.