We manufacture high quality kitchen furniture with 1000's of finishes and designs, We have a retail sector, a trade sector and installation teams that install for Bloor homes, David Wilson etc.

Responsible for the procurement of a wide range of products, negotiating trade terms and drafting contracts. Working closely with Far Eastern manufacturers and responsible for a 30% spend reduction.Responsibilities included• Sourcing a wide range of products from the Far East• Drafting contracts• Price negotiations• Researching, reviewing & reporting on competitors & rival products• Foreign Exchange Management• Ensuring that all products met with European standards and requirements• Accountable for end to end shipping including all documentation• Responsible for quality control

Reporting to the Managing Director of one of the largest polythene packaging distributors in the UK. Tasked with spearheading the companies new Far Eastern purchasing activities. Within a 3 month period, I was directly responsible for the increased gross profit margins of 37% on mainline products and 64% on large machinery products. Given that the polythene related packaging sector endures rapid price fluctuation, I successfully created a stable purchasing environment enabling accurate financial forecasts.Resposibilities included• Product Sourcing from a large range of polythene packaging products and related machinery• Responsible for the accurate completion of associated documentation, requiring constant liaising with freight forwarders and port authorities• Full accountability for the safe end to end delivery of customers orders• Travelled extensively to the Far East to meet with suppliers to assess potential products, supply capabilities, quality control, company audits, price and contract negotiations• Liaising extensively with UK clients to agree product specifications, sale prices and lead times• Working closely with the Managing Director to prospect, pitch & close new business• Reporting to Managing Director with regards to new products and clients• Gaining a strong knowledge and understanding of a clients’ brand and products• Responsible for the day to day management of suppliers• Address client concerns and ensure the resolution of issues in a timely manner• Maintaining contact with clients and giving them regular updates• Delivering ongoing market analysis and assessment of competitors• Retain accounts through the development of strong relationships with key decision makers• Responsible for order placement timing, supply/demand alignment, stock replenishment and supplier performance• Contract negotiations and management

Lead consultant in the creation of UK based brand in conjunction with China’s largest PV manufacturer. Responsible for creating business relationships, main long term contract negotiations, trading terms with various global companies. Several business trips to China to open and close negotiations.

Responsible for the procurement within a large portfolio of packaging machinery. Successfully negotiated long term sole agency contracts with manufacturers in China. Built excellent business relationships with manufacturers involving several Far Eastern business trips. Responsibilities included• New product development, testing and implementing systems and processes to monitor product performance• Researching, reviewing & reporting on competitors & rival products• Foreign Exchange Management• Formulation of company direction and strategy• Negotiating legal contracts with foreign suppliers• Ensuring that all products met with European standards and requirements• Extensive Far East Travel• Accountable for end to end shipping including all documentation• Responsible for quality control

Responsible for the day to day running of the business with a particular emphasis on sales and business development. Ensuring that business continued to grow by way of developing new clients whilst maintaining the existing customer baseResponsibilities included• Identifying, developing and directing the implementation of business strategy• Ensure that staff were supervised and content with their work load• Problem solving to ensure issues were handled in a proficient and professional manner• Responsible for the Profit & Loss for the business• Improving margins and maintaining a high quality service to clients• Keeping control of business expenditure, ensuring it's within agreed budgets• Managing and performing sales strategies