Sandi Drew
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Managing Director at Caroden Ltd at Caroden Ltd
Location: Greater Norwich Area, United Kingdom 6 work roles 5 schools
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Caroden Ltd
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Managing Director at Caroden Ltd
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Greater Norwich Area, United Kingdom

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Sandi Drew is listed as Managing Director at Caroden Ltd at Caroden Ltd, based in Greater Norwich Area, United Kingdom. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Sandi Drew.

Sandi Drew previously worked as Managing Director at Caroden Ltd and Strategic Buyer at Heatrae Sadia Heating/Santon. Sandi Drew holds Nvq Level 2, Business Improvement Techniques from Results Consortium Ltd.

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As Director of Caroden Ltd I believe that Business is ultimately about people. As important as profits are, without people there would be no business. At Caroden, it is therefore important to us that we care about our clients and their future. We want to help them to be the best they can be.With this in mind Caroden Ltd. was set up to offer support and training in the field of Purchasing and Supply Chain Management for SME’s. Taking a personal approach, we offer a tailor made solution for you to help your business to reach its full potential.

Listed skills include Purchasing, Purchasing Processes, Purchasing Negotiation, Purchase Management, and 8 others.

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Caroden Ltd
Caroden Ltd
Managing Director at Caroden Ltd
6 roles

Sandi Drew work experience

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Managing Director

Current
Caroden Ltd

Norwich, United Kingdom

Offering a service of Procurement support and training to SME's and professional organisations, tailor made to clients requirements. Covering• Training• Contract negotiation• Cost saving advice/assistance• Purchasing procedure writing• Lean business practice• Sourcing support

Dec 2014 - Present

Strategic Buyer

Norwich, United Kingdom

• Manage and further develop a portfolio of Commodities/Suppliers, spend of approx. £11M. • Review and renew contracts where necessary.• Ensure focus maintained on KPI’s (Cost Reduction, Supplier Development)• Support and influence Global Procurement Strategy.• Support Supply Chain Team as necessary.

Dec 2012 - Jul 2014

Senior Buyer

Felixstowe

•Control of all Electro-Mechanical and Mechanical component commodities including machined parts, stamping, plastic mouldings, cable & connect, transformers, PCB’s and contactors.•Supplier selection and suggestion to Global Purchasing where necessary.•Supplier assessment, audit, development and general supply chain relationship management including negotiation of commercial terms and supply arrangements.•Identify continuous improvement opportunities within the supply chain including cost, delivery, quality, service, lead-time and inventory.•Play an active role in setting and implementing global and local strategies to ensure lowest total acquisition cost.•Lead R&D activities with regard to sourcing for new product introduction, ensuring decisions are in line with global and local sourcing strategies. •Control the introduction of new products and parts to manufacturing, ensuring all supply chain factors are in place and smooth handover to the relevant Supply Chain Buyer.

Apr 2009 - Nov 2012

Purchasing Supervisor

Sinclair International Ltd.

Norwich, United Kingdom

•Manage and motivate 3 members of a buying team.•Implement corporate, departmental and individual goals and objectives.•Instigate and supervise supplier rationalisation and re-sourcing (UK & Global).•Ensuring parts are available to meet tight production/customer deadlines.•Manage strategic buying & negotiation of contracts.•Oversee vendor rating programme and assist and support in any relevant action.•Ensure adequate and effective inter-departmental communication. •Oversee all day to day activities within the department.

Jun 2005 - Mar 2009

Buyer

Sinclair International Ltd

Norwich, United Kingdom

•To perform day to day purchasing tasks using an MRP based operating system.•To assess usage and stock levels and control them as necessary. •To project manage re-sourcing of material/components. •Adopting just in time and Kan-ban philosophies both internally and externally.

May 2002 - Jun 2005
5 education records

Sandi Drew education

Nvq Level 2, Business Improvement Techniques

Results Consortium Ltd

Cips Foundation Level, Procurement & Supply

Cheltenham Tutorial College (Correspondence)

A Level, Business Studies

City College Norwich

Btec National Diploma Mechanical & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

City College Norwich

High School

Diss High School
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What company does Sandi Drew work for?

Sandi Drew works for Caroden Ltd.

What is Sandi Drew's role at Caroden Ltd?

Sandi Drew is listed as Managing Director at Caroden Ltd at Caroden Ltd.

Where is Sandi Drew based?

Sandi Drew is based in Greater Norwich Area, United Kingdom while working with Caroden Ltd.

What companies has Sandi Drew worked for?

Sandi Drew has worked for Caroden Ltd, Heatrae Sadia Heating/Santon, Itron Metering Solutions Uk Limited, Sinclair International Ltd., and Sinclair International Ltd.

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What schools did Sandi Drew attend?

Sandi Drew holds Nvq Level 2, Business Improvement Techniques from Results Consortium Ltd.

What skills is Sandi Drew known for?

Sandi Drew is listed with skills including Purchasing, Purchasing Processes, Purchasing Negotiation, Purchase Management, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, and Training And Development.

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