Richard Baxter Email & Phone Number

Newark-On-Trent, England, United Kingdom

As the manager of a fast paced, highly proactive department, my roles are varied with strict time constraints. I am very hands on with the day to day purchasing activities, whilst at the same time developing best practices and new procedures. As well as raising quote requests and purchase orders for short term buys, I am responsible for the strategic development of the department and vendors. Optimising stock levels and maintaining an extensive supplier base are key objectives. I have extensive experience of recruiting new staff and the development of employees. Regarding overall business and specific sector development, I regularly report directly to senior managers and Directors.

Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom

I conduct property viewings, rental inspections, sales reports, photography and 360deg virtual tours, on behalf of Estate agents, Auction houses and private clients. As the face of the client good first impressions and being able to maintain a professional manner at all times is vital. Lone working most of the time requires determination, self-control and excellent time management skills. Remotely reporting on potential buyers, tenants and properties requires me to be clear and detailed, whilst remaining unbiased. Conducting virtual and video tours requires a high level of technical ability. I hold a DBS certificate for this position.

Waddington, England, United Kingdom

My role was based within the Aircraft Cell procuring parts to maintain the RAF’s fleet of E-3D Sentry AWACS. I undertook all procurement activities for depth maintenance checks. I was responsible for maintaining the company’s Key Performance Indicators. I gained extensive knowledge of the procurement tool IMOPS and the technical publication the IPC. I attended numerous key stake holder meetings and presented to other commercial entities and the RAF. I developed a broad understanding of the supply chain environment within a military organisation and the interaction of third party suppliers.

Stowmarket, England, United Kingdom

As a Senior Buyer within the Professional Home and Garden business sector, my role was extensive. I sourced suppliers of electronic and mechanical components and assemblies, from plastic housings and machined parts to gearbox and motor assemblies. In order to introduce the best quality parts at the right price, within short lead times, I worked closely with our own and the suppliers’ engineering and quality departments. I was also responsible for initiating and maintaining the commercial links to the suppliers. My role then continued to make sure all parts were available for the development of the product as a whole. When the product started production, my role moved to making sure the quality of the parts was maintained. I spent an extensive period in Chine sourcing, developing and managing suppliers.

Stowmarket, England, United Kingdom

As an experienced Development Engineer, I was responsible for all the engineering aspects required to introduce a new product onto the market and maintain it once established. I designed and maintained timing plans, controlled budgets and managed the day to day engineering work required to successfully launch new products. I also travelled extensively, developing suppliers in China and worked with our sister companies in Malaysia. I closely worked with many suppliers across Europe and the UK. These included plastic suppliers, metal workers and fastener suppliers. Working with numerous companies, I developed electronic systems and their controlling software.

Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom

Installation and Maintenance Engineer for Streamline, the country’s largest supplier of point of sale card machines. My main roles included installing new terminals, including the new chip and pin system, repairing and upgrading existing terminals over a wide area of the country. I also trained many varied clients, from hotel managers to cashiers in large supermarkets, on the correct use of their chosen terminal.

Stowmarket, England, United Kingdom

Working as part of the electrical development team, I designed and tested motors for use in their range of lawn and garden products, undertook field-testing in Portugal and assisted in gaining European certification by Skill in Holland. I also designed test beds and test procedures for endurance testing and specialised product specific testing. I worked alone and in teams on varied and challenging projects such as noise reduction using an Anacoydal chamber, all within strict time and financial constraints.

Bachelor'S Degree, Engineering Systems: Control

Btec Higher National Diploma, Electronic Software And Systems Engineering

Btec National Diploma, Electrical And Electronic Engineering

Gcse, 8 Gcses (Grades A-C), Including English, Maths And Science