Philip Dawson Email & Phone Number

Doncaster, England, United Kingdom

Frozen, Fresh Produce, Dairy, Confectionery

Preston, United Kingdom

Responsible for Bako North Western Group Ltd Bulk Nuts and Seeds, Flour contracts, Bread Mixes, Cake Mixes, Confectionary, Hot and Cold Beverages, Cooked Meats, Bacon

Manchester, United Kingdom

Bolton

London, United Kingdom

Cast UK is a recruitment consultancy specialising in sourcing executive and management level roles in procurement, buying, supply chain, logistics and transport.

Eccles

StreetGames is a sports charity that changes lives and communities. Supporting a network of projects which give sports and volunteering opportunities to young people in disadvantaged communities across the UK. Doorstep sport is StreetGames’ delivery method, bringing sport close to the home in disadvantaged communities at the right time, for the right price, to the right place and in the right style.The aim of each StreetGames project, accredited by StreetMark, is to be sustainable and become part of the fabric of the community, leading to stronger and safer communities, a championing of social action and volunteering, as well as improved health and wellbeing

Irlam

Defibshop is an independent national distributor of defibrillators and associated products. They offer impartial advice specifically tailored to their clients requirements with no affiliations to individual manufacturers. Defibshop’s mission is to save as many lives as possible by supplying defibrillators to the public through distribution of hardware and comprehensive onsite training provided through their sister company Imperative Training

E foods provide an online purchase to payment solution designed to improve efficiency of procurement for clients in the hospitality and food production sector. E-foods supply fresh meat and produce, bakery and dairy, frozen and dried goods and non-food products including cleaning, catering equipment and office stationary to a range of national restaurant groups, pubs and hotels, Nursing Home groups and Contract Caterers.RoleOversee the supplier base managing our ongoing contractual and KPI objectives. Identify procurement opportunities to increase business effectiveness, efficiency, productivity and to reduce costs.

Manchester, United Kingdom

Makro UK Wholesalers, part of the Metro Group and one of the largest wholesalers in the UK with 30 stores. Makro provides its customers with a wide range of products tailored to its Hotel, Retail and Caterer customer base. Using the “Makro Mail” as its shop window and promotion driver. Role Oversee the operations of this section of the company and manage a buying assistant. Responsible for 6 distinct categories with sales in excess of £34 million. Working with supply base to schedule and agree all promotional activity.

Makro UK Wholesalers, part of the Metro Group and one of the largest wholesalers in the UK with 30 stores. Makro provides its customers with a wide range of products tailored to its Hotel, Retail and Caterer customer base. Using the “Makro Mail” as its shop window and promotion driver. RoleEnsure stock availability in all stores was maintained. Execute all in store and Makro Mail promotional activity in conjunction with buyer. Generate replenishment orders of range lines across all categories. Undertake competitor price checks. Build and expand ranges with buyer as required. Generate additional income outside of promotional funding. Work cross functionally with business teams on promotional activity, multi-saves, link-saves and generation of in store signage and mail production

Privately own business operating in the licensed toy and housewares sectors. Licenses included ‘Telly Tubbies’, ‘Manchester United’ and ‘Bob The Builder’.RoleResponsible for sourcing customer own label products and the companies generic ranges. Undertook supplier and factory visits to China, Romania, and Serbia as well as attending trade shows such in Frankfurt and Hong Kong. Negotiation of contracts between licensor and licensee liaising with the company solicitors and the licensor directly. Licensed product development with Carlton International, BBC, Hit Entertainment, Manchester United. Sourcing and range management of own branded homewares range. Managing this range from concept, through all development stages to post launch sales tracking.

Privately own business operating in the licensed toy and housewares sectors. Licenses included ‘Telly Tubbies’, ‘Manchester United’ and ‘Bob The Builder’.RoleCommission art work, agree pricing and order in accordingly. Liase with production department to ensure mock ups for licensed products were created in line with style guides ready for presentation to licensor. Request samples from suppliers and critic NPD to ensure a good fit for clients needs.