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Edinburgh, Scotland, Gb

Edinburgh, Scotland, Gb

North Berwick, Scotland, United Kingdom

As a Senior Buyer at Marine Procurement Ltd, I was responsible for specifying and procuring equipment and spare parts for the company’s shipbuilding yards, primarily focusing on the Deck Machinery Department. Key responsibilities included:Tender Evaluation: Evaluate tenders and prepare justifications to support expenditure.Contract Negotiation: Led contract negotiations with suppliers to secure advantageous terms and conditions, including pricing, payment terms, and… Show more As a Senior Buyer at Marine Procurement Ltd, I was responsible for specifying and procuring equipment and spare parts for the company’s shipbuilding yards, primarily focusing on the Deck Machinery Department. Key responsibilities included:Tender Evaluation: Evaluate tenders and prepare justifications to support expenditure.Contract Negotiation: Led contract negotiations with suppliers to secure advantageous terms and conditions, including pricing, payment terms, and service level agreements.Stakeholder Relationships: Build and maintain good relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Customer Focus: Customer focused approach to procurement, ensuring that the needs of internal stakeholders and end customers were met. This involved collaborating with internal teams to understand their requirements, providing timely and accurate information, and resolving any issues that arose. Show less

North Berwick, Scotland, United Kingdom

Assisted in delivering the overall strategy for the Gardening Department, ensuring that the right products were available in the right quantities, at the right time, and in the right locations to meet consumer demand and maximise sales. Key responsibilities included: Assortment Planning: Collaborated with the Senior Merchandiser and Buyers to develop and maintain product assortments that aligned with customer preferences and business objectives.Inventory Management:… Show more Assisted in delivering the overall strategy for the Gardening Department, ensuring that the right products were available in the right quantities, at the right time, and in the right locations to meet consumer demand and maximise sales. Key responsibilities included: Assortment Planning: Collaborated with the Senior Merchandiser and Buyers to develop and maintain product assortments that aligned with customer preferences and business objectives.Inventory Management: Managing inventory levels and stock allocation, ensuring optimal stock levels were maintained across all locations to meet sales targets and minimise stock outs and overstocks.Data Analysis: Regular analysis of sales data and market trends to identify opportunities for growth and make data-driven recommendations.Stakeholder Relations: Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders. Show less

Level 4 - Diploma

Hnc Engineering Systems, Engineering, A