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Leicester, England, United Kingdom

Coventry, England, United Kingdom

Draycott, Derby

Derby, United Kingdom

Market Harborough

Purchasing all elements of materials for the construction of trailers to transport heavy goods machinery for various clients.Materials include some specialist metals, tyres, axles, electrical components, hydraulics systems, timber, lashing rings and paint to finish off. These items were sourced from home based and EU suppliers

Corby

Short term employment, helping out raising orders for goods, materials and metalwork, for assembly of train seats on behalf of Bombardier

Working with electrical harnesses both LV & HV and various other commodities for, at present development , soon to be production of an electric vehicle Tata Vista EV

Due to workload and reloacation of premises, I was taken on board to sort out the move without disturbing to flow of work, working with Project Managers, shop floor and Admin staff. Raising quotes, minutes, schedules of works, invoicing and agreeing costs from various suppliers

I was recruited to join this company on a short term contract to reorganize the company after a relocation move. This involved organizing the day to day office requirements typing schedule of works, quotes, invoicing, Health and Safety manuals, manpower allocation, transport and arranging materials to site

to coordinate routines due to a relocation move. Duties included organizing the day to day office requirements, placing purchase orders, typing schedules of works, quotes, invoicing, Health and Safety documentation, manpower allocation, transport and arranging materials to site. Introduced consignment stocks and Site Waste Management reports for recycling or landfill.

Rothley, Leicestershire

Joined nearing completion of a BUPA Health and Wellness centre based in Birmingham. Working alongside Project Managers, Main and Sub Contractors, Designers and Architects supplying day to day requirements. Ensuring goods and material previously ordered arrived on time and date specified and to agreed costs. £3M project.Company went into liquidation hence short employment

Joined nearing completion of a BUPA Health and Wellness centre based in Birmingham. Working alongside Project Managers, Main and Sub Contractors, Designers and Architects to provide facilities, materials and services purchasing. Ensuring goods and materials previously ordered arrived on time and date specified and to agreed costs. £3M project. Company went into liquidation hence short

This role was created to ensure that all purchases, contracts, commercial ventures undertaken were professionally conducted and managed, delivered to a high standard on a timely basis and provide real value for money. Planning the purchasing and contracts activity, provide professional advice and support, analysis and information to Project Managers to achieve budgets and best value.Turnover of around £3M.

This role was created to ensure that all purchases, contracts, commercial ventures undertaken were professionally conducted and managed, delivered to a high standard on a timely basis and provide real value for money. Planning the purchasing and contracts activity, provide professional advice and support, analysis and information to Project Managers to achieve budgets and best value.Turnover of around £3M.

Specifically employed on short term fixed contract to devise an up to date database of suppliers, materials, costs and sub contractors roles then agreeing 12 month pricing contracts, setting up rebate schemes dependant on spend, encouraging the partnership of continuous relationships with suppliers for ongoing and future projects. Main clients include Homebase, Dixons, Halfords, Bath Store and Body Shop.Achieved target savings of £100k.

Specifically employed on short term fixed contract to devise an up to date database of suppliers, materials, costs and sub contractors roles then agreeing 12 month pricing contracts, setting up rebate schemes dependant on spend, encouraging the partnership of continuous relationships with suppliers and sub contractors for ongoing and future projects. Main clients include Homebase, Dixons, Halfords, Bath Store and Body Shop.Achieved target savings of £100k.

Reflections part of MICE Group plc, turnover of £150M until its demise in 2007. Purchasing spend of £16M, with a staff of 4 buyers and 3 warehouse staff. Responsible for all direct and indirect materials purchased including MDF, hardwoods, paints, glass, tools and everything involved within production/prototype requirements, take offs from drawings, preparing bills of materials. Enjoying the challenging, sometimes chaotic manufacturing environment, having to think outside the box as situations arose. Maintain effective communication with people at all levels both internal and external to the organisation. Group of companies went into administrationMajor clients included Marks & Spencer, Boots, Coast, Monsoon, Oasis

Reflections part of MICE Group plc, turnover of £150M until its demise in 2007. Purchasing spend of £16M, with a staff of 4 buyers and 3 warehouse staff. Responsible for all direct and indirect materials purchased including MDF, hardwoods, paints, glass, tools, electrics and everything involved within production/prototype requirements of POD /POS units, take offs from drawings, preparing bills of materials, including sub contractors. Enjoying the challenging, sometimes chaotic manufacturing environment, having to think outside the box as situations arose. Maintain effective communication with stakeholders at all levels both internal and external to the organisation. Group of companies went into administrationMajor clients included Marks & Spencer, Boots, Coast, Monsoon, Oasis

Maintain an on going supply of plastic injection moulded components to sub contractors; to keep shopfloor assembly teams on target with customers call offs. Ensuring supply of free issue materials and other associated items are ordered in a timely manner. Main client Rover group until its collapse.

Maintain an on going supply of plastic injection moulded components to sub contractors; to keep shopfloor assembly teams on target with customers call offs. Ensuring supply of free issue materials and other associated items are ordered in a timely manner. Main client Rover group until its collapse.

Wide ranging role that involved every aspect of the buying process, including sourcing and negotiation against specific manufacturing contracts. Goods included Electrical wiring harnesses, Air conditioning unitary, Drivers seat and Suspension parts. Managing day to day quality and supply issues including defect reports. Development and implementation of cost reduction programmes. Continuous improvement through budgeting and supplier negotiation, programme reviews and effective supplier selection.Alvis Vehicles relocated to Telford.

Wide ranging role that involved every aspect of the buying process, including sourcing and negotiation against specific manufacturing contracts. Goods included Electrical wiring harnesses, Air conditioning unitary, Drivers seat and Suspension parts. Managing day to day quality and supply issues including defect reports. Development and implementation of cost reduction programmes. Continuous improvement through budgeting and supplier negotiation, programme reviews and effective supplier selection.Alvis Vehicles relocated to Telford.

Preparation and analysis of sub contractors tender responses on various contracts, placement of purchase orders and all additional requirements of the purchasing administration roles

Preparation and analysis of sub contractors tender responses on various contracts, placement of purchase orders and all additional requirements of the purchasing administration roles

Determine maximum/ minimum order quantities of paper / board and printing requisites for production, to ensure maximum productivity of cartons/ end products.

Determine maximum/ minimum order quantities of paper / board and printing requisites for production, to ensure maximum productivity of cartons/ end products.

Controlling the buying, expediting and material functions on major tasks, such as accommodation complexes from new build or refurbishment to fully furnished units, for aerospace personnel.

Controlling the buying, expediting and material functions on major tasks, such as accommodation complexes from new build or refurbishment to fully furnished units, for aerospace personnel.

Overall purpose was to control / coordinate the stores and supplies required in preparation for and during the games. Maintaining various inventories of items borrowed by the athletes / competitors to enable safe return on completion of the games.

Overall purpose was to control / coordinate the stores and supplies required in preparation for and during the games. Maintaining various inventories of items borrowed by the athletes / competitors to enable safe return on completion of the games.

Joined as junior assistant stores accountant and left in the rank of Petty Officer. Trained in all aspects of materials and inventory management. Served on a variety of ships both at home and abroad.

Joined as junior assistant stores accountant and left in the rank of Petty Officer. Trained in all aspects of materials and inventory management. Served on a variety of ships both at home and abroad.

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Education record

Education record

Business & Finance

NEBSM in Stores Management Royal Navy * RSA in Stores Management Royal Navy * BTEC HNC

Btec Hnc, Business & Finance

Nebsm, Materials Management

Rsa, Materials Management