Bunzl Retail Supplies is one of the UK's foremost fulfilment companies and is part of the global Bunzl Group. Bunzl Retail Supplies works with some of the UK's largest retailers to provide goods not for resale. I am responsible for the tactical procurement team with responsibility for over 9500 skus, £35m spend and a supplier base in the low hundreds. I have driven improvements of over 200% in category performance in a 2.5 year timespan. I have the key ability to manage multiple incremental improvement projects to drive substantial cumulative improvements in category performance.

Joe Davies Ltd Jan 2012-June 2012 (short term contract)A giftware importer and wholesaler based in Manchester, dealing with China, India, Taiwan and UK suppliers. The company supply some large high street retailers, mail order companies and many small independent retailers.I carried out negotiations regarding price, quality and delivery for new and on-going lines, checked incoming stock against requirements, briefed and checked artwork for new items, assisted with 2 trade shows and carried out 2 trips to China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. AchievementsCarried out a 2 week trip to visit factories to develop new items and prepare for the main buying trip of the year. Visited Hong Kong, Dehua, Quanzhou, Dongguan, Xiamen, Guangzhou, Chaozhou, Shenzhen and Taipei.Carried out a 3 week trip to Hong Kong Housewares Fair and Hong Kong Giftware Fair, Canton Fair, Jinhan Fair and TaipeiAssisted in the set-up, running and breakdown of the company’s stand at Exeter Gift Fair.Assisted in the set-up, running and breakdown of the company’s stand at the Spring Fair.

Responsible for all Far East sourcing, including extensive travel in China. Finding, assessing and developing factories in the Far East (mainly China).