As part of JLR’s digital procurement team, I have responsibility for creating and managing external commercial relationships that support JLR’s product offerings within the Digital space. It is the key point of interface for major software, services and digital content providers. It is wide stretching and requirements vary from niche products to large global enterprise solutions. The IT products and solutions you will purchase, impact all areas of the business and are critical to the success of Jaguar Land Rover. I have global responsibility for specific categories, commodities and services on behalf of JLR. I utilise my experience to analyse, define, and implement commercial and sourcing strategies for my designated product areas, including make vs buy vs collaborate decisions. I am responsible for ongoing relationship management, including regular business reviews, ensuring the relationships deliver quality, delivery, cost, innovation and responsiveness requirements, are aligned to programme or project timing plans, and that the product meets end stakeholder expectations. I am accountable for the successful commercial and contractual completion of sourcing projects and for developing and establishing a pipeline of sourcing activities in line with contract expiry dates, potential cost saving opportunities and new investment projects.· Responsible for Strategic Category Plan (SCP) creation and delivery· Delivering sourcing in line with policy and to agreed targets through the Global Sourcing Process (GSP) and deploying Total Cost of Ownership approach· Leading complex supplier negotiations including legal and financial approval pre-Contract / Purchase Order, engaging specialist teams and Global Purchasing Finance· Change management / dispute resolution of the contracts and Purchase Orders· Contract audit/reviews in line with requirement· Ensuring the Supplier Relationship Management and Supplier Performance Management processes are carried out effectively

My job role as a Buying Assistant included looking after 3 sub commodity groups, I have developed a strong understanding of data analysis, buying initiatives, forecasting / negotiation methods and supplier management. I have an analytical mind, with a strategic ability to overcome challenges. I work well independently and as part of a team. Through my excellent communication and people skills, I have been able to maintain and develop new and existing supplier relations. I am an individual who likes to challenge myself and enjoys a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Forecast and develop long-term category strategies in conjunction with the wider team • Supplier management / Develops relationships with new suppliers / critical path management • Strategic Sourcing strategies to support the execution of sourcing and commercial activities to maximise the value proposition across my commodities• Deliver Quality & Delivery strategies within my supply chain to meet quality and delivery requirements as well as managing and finding solutions of quality and delivery issues• Market/competitor analysis to identify gaps in our current product range, maintain low retails against competitors • Identify customer needs / trends • Price negotiation • Recommend retail moves based on pricing strategy and recommend benchmarking options• Checking competitor retails where required, to ensure that Business' expectation of being the cheapest retailer in the market is being obtained and proposing new retails if this has altered• Responsible for monitoring product performance and profitability through reporting• Ability to work as part of a cross-functional team• Issuing and ensuring all supplier terms and conditions are adhered to• Create all product contracts to regions in preparation of delivery as well as working closely with logistics to support on delivery terms

As an Export Buyer I worked with supply chain team members to fully understand customer requirements, using my negotiation skills to drive and evidence cost savings throughout the process. As key point of contact between internal/external customers and suppliers, I provide regular updates on order status, ensuring that the relevant parties are kept up to date. Responsibilities: • Review sources of supply to seek new product opportunities, price and service improvements.• Understand customer requirements and the commercial terms stated in their order, highlighting any commercial terms of concern, or terms that cannot be met to the Global Support Team Leader• Arrange pre-shipment inspection of orders• Convert quotes to sales orders to prepare them for Buying• Liaise with customers daily• Negotiate on pricing• Balance multiple priorities and the ability to adapt under pressure• General administration support

Buyers Admin Assistant include placing purchase orders, creating, and maintaining the critical path, attending, and conducting fit sessions, competitive shops and the maintenance of the sample library, racking up samples, creating fashion trend boards for buying meetings and presenting in supplier and management meetings. Actively taking part in training sessions to improve development such as ‘Confidence skills and Influencing through Relationship skills. • I was given the extra responsibility to become the PR rep across our Essentials department. Assist with choosing samples for lookbook, magazines and editorial shoots• Administrative duties and approvals, sample management, packaging sign off, product and promotional set up, supplier and internal administration, maintained the critical path • Support the Buyer and Senior Buyer in liaising with the Product Technologist in setting the quality criteria for own label products, ensuring the optimal balance between quality and price is maintained• Interpret data and developing, compelling customer offers to maximise sales and margin• Work cross functionally with Digital, Marketing, VM, Sample Management and Suppliers to enhance our digital execution to maximise sales• Have customer / competitor awareness in the range through taking part in competitor shopping to inform decision making and implement buying levels appropriately• Arranged and presented in meetings• Effectively managed a large workload remotely through being productive and organised

My role as a Product Developer required me to be involved in working with suppliers and manufacturers in the development of fashionable goods. From the design concept through to the final product, my role as a Product Developer was to develop seasonal collections in order to develop fashion focused garments within the Women's Woven team at G-Star Raw. Through my placement I was able to gain an in sight into the apparel and image aesthetics of the brand, the development process, a clean understanding of material specifications to ensure the correct fabrics and trims were chosen to meet the needs of the product and consumer. • Launched my own styles for the season 20-Q1, starting with first initial design concept through to the final-end product and launch of the garments• Responsible for negotiating price with suppliers and manufactures for my product range. Through this I gained strong analytical and conceptual skills through price negotiation• Updated quality control standards, methods and procedures to meet compliance requirements. Responsible for tech pack creation throughout the product development process, meeting calendar dates and communicating with suppliers• Creating strong team interaction with a variety of teams including: Design, Sourcing, Quality Assurance, Fabric Development, and Merchandising• Established and maintained productive working relationships with staff and suppliers to resolve any issues surrounding the product range• Followed quality standards and procedures to minimise errors and maximise customer satisfaction• Maintained positive open lines of communication with suppliers and staff to ensure a smooth flow of information and efficient operation

While on a work experience placement at Sainsbury's HQ, I worked for both the Womenswear Jersey and Premium team. My duties included maintaining the critical path, attending fit sessions, competitive shops, the maintenance of the sample library, racking up samples, the approvals of bulk fabric and samples, presenting collections and creating fashion trend boards for buying meetings. Analysed product data of ranges on Excel which required numeracy skills to work out numbers of designs, colourways, grades and phases. Worked alongside colleagues supporting with range building and sign off for SS17/AW17/SS18 collections as well as undergoing visual merchandising tasks and assisting the Merchandising team when needed. An essential daily part of the job role was providing full administrative support to the fashion buying team.