Working within the purchasing team to procure goods for end of line electrical build programme. Using sage Mrp system to ensure correct goods are ordered and are delivered on time. To update system and production of delivery schedules and bill of materials are correct.To ensure all purchase orders have a order acknowledgement and prices are correct.To ensure all invoices queries and quantity discrepancies are dealt with immediately.To arrange regular meetings with suppliers… Show more Working within the purchasing team to procure goods for end of line electrical build programme. Using sage Mrp system to ensure correct goods are ordered and are delivered on time. To update system and production of delivery schedules and bill of materials are correct.To ensure all purchase orders have a order acknowledgement and prices are correct.To ensure all invoices queries and quantity discrepancies are dealt with immediately.To arrange regular meetings with suppliers to discuss any future requirements. Show less

To assist production operator to ensure all product is maintained to a high standard.To examine battery plate in batches of five to ensure correct coverage of electrode paste is applied to lead plate.To ensure that each batch is weighed and within the correct tolerance.To ensure new lead coils are loaded onto line to ensure continuation of production.To ensure the full rack of plates are weighed and pass onto next cycle which is the oven stage.To ensure that a new rack… Show more To assist production operator to ensure all product is maintained to a high standard.To examine battery plate in batches of five to ensure correct coverage of electrode paste is applied to lead plate.To ensure that each batch is weighed and within the correct tolerance.To ensure new lead coils are loaded onto line to ensure continuation of production.To ensure the full rack of plates are weighed and pass onto next cycle which is the oven stage.To ensure that a new rack is loaded onto production ready for production robots to load.To ensure all breakdowns are solved urgently so production can continue. Show less

Manage the supply of parts from UK suppliers into an anodising plant.Prioritise the parts to ensure correct vehicle specification is being supplied.Liaise with dispatch department to ensure parts are packed correctly and correct paperwork is supplied.Arrange transport to pick up parts from supplier.Regular meetings with plant manager and planner to discuss parts received.Regular reviews on risk assessments.Advise of any quality issues to QS… Show more Manage the supply of parts from UK suppliers into an anodising plant.Prioritise the parts to ensure correct vehicle specification is being supplied.Liaise with dispatch department to ensure parts are packed correctly and correct paperwork is supplied.Arrange transport to pick up parts from supplier.Regular meetings with plant manager and planner to discuss parts received.Regular reviews on risk assessments.Advise of any quality issues to QS department and ensure credits and resupply of goods.Regular visits to HQ in Coventry for department meetings.Achievements:Introduce a goods inwards procedure, where a log of each delivery is recorded. All delivery notes are checked against parts received, any discrepancies reported to supplier.Negotiation of transportation costs and saved £100 per truck.Sourced new pallets to pack goods, this ensured that parts arrived into warehouse with no damage. Show less

Manage an annual spend of £1.8 million; proven ability to negotiate to ensure the best deal is reached and spend is controlled and savings are madeEffective liaison with suppliers, sales teams and managers to ensure correct forecasting and accurate stock holdingExcellent attention to detail required to manage monthly food & beverage stock takes and communicate with external auditors to ensure accurate reports are presentedRaising purchase orders and expediting to ensure… Show more Manage an annual spend of £1.8 million; proven ability to negotiate to ensure the best deal is reached and spend is controlled and savings are madeEffective liaison with suppliers, sales teams and managers to ensure correct forecasting and accurate stock holdingExcellent attention to detail required to manage monthly food & beverage stock takes and communicate with external auditors to ensure accurate reports are presentedRaising purchase orders and expediting to ensure correct delivery schedule is receivedUltimately responsible for ensuring accuracy of all invoices ensuring the correct quantity is delivered & price changedAccurately input food & beverage on to Excel to show daily COS%.Achievements:Promoted to Purchasing Manager in March 2015 after sustained demonstration of abilities as SupervisorIntroduction of a stock ledger system using Excel to record correct transfers of dry foods to other departments, this also including the introduction of new racking system to hold the purchased stock , this meant all products could be clearly seen and located, improving efficiencyRecently reduced vendor list, to increase buying power and achieve better pricingIn September 2015 introduced a new internet–based beverage control. The benefits of which has seen the tighter control on bar transfers with the flexibility of stocktaking to our terms. This also included a £3,000 + VAT saving to the business Show less

Responsible for all Stock Control for Food and BeverageThe replenishment of stockReviewing contractsProducing end of month financial reportsI recently achieved level 3 in First Aid at workPromoted in March 2015

Managed an annual budget of £13m: £9m spent in Europe, £2m in China, £1m in Taiwan and £1m in IndiaSenior point of contact for new and existing suppliers, proven ability to negotiate prices and lead times effectively with global clients in an international environmentEfficient, effective liaison with all suppliers, warehouse managers, sales teams and haulage companies was required to ensure accurate forecasting and stock controlImplemented constructive contact between… Show more Managed an annual budget of £13m: £9m spent in Europe, £2m in China, £1m in Taiwan and £1m in IndiaSenior point of contact for new and existing suppliers, proven ability to negotiate prices and lead times effectively with global clients in an international environmentEfficient, effective liaison with all suppliers, warehouse managers, sales teams and haulage companies was required to ensure accurate forecasting and stock controlImplemented constructive contact between suppliers and logistics operators involving positive negotiation often under difficult circumstancesReliable and dependable team player always supported colleagues through assisting with purchase orders and expediting outstanding deliveriesResponsible for planning and fronting the Company's trade exhibitions in Europe, Asia and USA where I sourced new lines and opportunities to keep up with the fast-changing demands of the industry Worked with Business Development Managers to help take the business forwardStrong time management, responded to all communication in an accurate, appropriate and timely manner especially important in the organization of freight and haulage providers, as 90% of our stock is imported on FOB terms, often ordered on a just in time basisOther duties have included interviewing and training new and existing staff members in purchasing administration and expeditor's positions within the departmentAchievementsWas proud to have achieved an overall cost saving of £683,000in 2009/2010 despite the catastrophic affect the Credit Crunch had on the motor industry (as a result of my ability to negotiate the best deals)Gained NVQ Team Leader Level 2 and NVQ Management Level 3.Amongst my achievements were to introduce lead time driven stock ordering. We currently use AIX RS 6000 system for ordering which improved stock availability from 89.27% to 92.27%. Show less

Diligently ensured accurate, timely delivery of customer orders, and credit controlWilling to challenge inventory control of short shelf life foods to avoid losses Complied with Health and Safety regulations to ensure the safety of myself and my colleaguesDevelopment of the business through maximizing the sales with existing accounts and creating new opportunities out in the field through cold calling and promotional activityRepresented the company at various… Show more Diligently ensured accurate, timely delivery of customer orders, and credit controlWilling to challenge inventory control of short shelf life foods to avoid losses Complied with Health and Safety regulations to ensure the safety of myself and my colleaguesDevelopment of the business through maximizing the sales with existing accounts and creating new opportunities out in the field through cold calling and promotional activityRepresented the company at various trade exhibitions and fairs to promote new lines and services Show less

Employed to ensure all credit accounts were up to date with payments. Allocating received monies to each account, ensuring any credits were allocated correctly...liaising with debt recovery company to recover any overdue accounts...

Started on a YTS scheme with the Welsh Development Agency, which led to full-time employment within the stores. Roles included serving the workshop fitters with vehicle parts, ordering vehicle spares globally and regularly checked and replenished with new stockPromoted to delivery driver to collect and deliver parts across the UKRole evolved into workshop assistant and seen as a valuable and trusted team member; was responsible for the signing off time sheets, was a key holder… Show more Started on a YTS scheme with the Welsh Development Agency, which led to full-time employment within the stores. Roles included serving the workshop fitters with vehicle parts, ordering vehicle spares globally and regularly checked and replenished with new stockPromoted to delivery driver to collect and deliver parts across the UKRole evolved into workshop assistant and seen as a valuable and trusted team member; was responsible for the signing off time sheets, was a key holder for the company which included regular call outs to the depotGiven responsibility for a major contract to ensure Welsh Water authority vehicles were serviced and maintainedWas offered a position in Llanwern Steel Works at the MR plant as a store person. An exciting challenge that involved efficient stock control of all major components, to cover any machine breakdown, and thus responsible for preventing the company incurring penalties as a result of loss of production, this ignited my passion for working within a buying role Show less