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Managed day to day activities with purchasing and contract staff. Prepared and evaluated proposals performed cost/price analysis, prepared pricing and negotiated contract terms and conditions, modifications and payment terms. Managed the purchasing of raw material through development and implementation of strategic purchasing plans. Insured company policies compliance provided developmental training to contracts and purchasing staff. Utilised stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills navigating through complex matrix with a team of five people. Managed account relationships, contract negations, sales, pricing, billing and logistics. Monitored market conditions, product innovations and competitor activity and adjusted account sales approach to address latest market developments.Led Lean manufacturing initiatives that reduced labour costs by 10% while increasing profit, productivity and quality metrics by 15% each.Introduced and implemented employee recognition programs, labour/management communication forums that boosted staff retention, morale and satisfaction to new bests. Lead planning, strategy, proposal process and bid preparation. Improved profit margins by 9% while reducing quality defect losses by 16% by ways of scheduling frequent preventive maintenance of equipment and downtime which in turn improved output. Purchase and sale of goods and services worldwide and international logistics management. Utilised expert knowledge within Microsoft Office Suite to conduct detailed analysis of consumer trend data and produced professionally formatted presentations.

• My commercial acumen was sharpened through hands-on training received by professionals from Harvard and Cambridge Business School - gaining deep insight into global strategic planning and execution, as well as; knowledge management, strategic human resource management, cross-cultural sensitivity and leadership development, delivering highly successful consulting projects.• Produced detailed company-wide analysis, translating and driving corporate strategic initiatives for e-commerce firms. • Drew upon extensive knowledge acquired throughout the MBA and through my Strategic Marketing and Learning and Development specialist pathway, produced innovative solutions which enhanced business performance across senior leadership teams at Director and C-Suite level. • Worked with numerous companies on a consultancy basis, ranging from; Museums, Telecoms, the financial sector and e-commerce. Engaged with strategic growth projects for SME’s valued up to and above £2m, relating specifically to strategic marketing, product development, operations and work process design.• Led and drove business transformation projects with a focus towards strategy, work process design and knowledge management systems, generating service efficiencies for national clients such as BT. Created strategic roadmaps for planned change. • Created and delivered consulting briefs as well as scoping projects. Generated detailed reports, utilising a mixed-method approach and rigorous analysis of the business and its competitive environment.

Managed portfolio of brands such as El Corte ingles (Spain), Becquet (France), PAD (Germany), Riviera Maison (The Netherlands), KAS (Australia), KARE (Germany), Area Infinitas (Portugal), Dinnerware & Co (The Netherlands), Edelman (The Netherlands) which generated $400,000+ revenue. Monitored market conditions, product innovations and competitor activity and adjusted account sales approach to address latest market developments through benchmarking and use of data analysis.Confident telephone manner and face to face skills when conducting regular business reviews with customers and suppliers.Developed key relationship with key decision makers and stakeholder by networking and being a point of contact for the customers on any issue that they might face by translating key measurable KPI’s. Lead planning, strategy, proposal process and bid preparation. Created marketing strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, which resulted in a 12% increase in monthly sales with the of KPI’s and data analysis. Appointed as International liaison to clients located across Europe. Managed a client base with a net worth of $1 million and delivered projects within the given time frame and efficiently. Utilised expert knowledge within Microsoft Office Suite to conduct detailed analysis of consumer trend data and produced professionally formatted presentations. Worked closely with senior leadership to identify new business opportunity by conducting background research and trends of the market. Worked cross-functionally with operations to coordinate and manage supply chain performance ensuring sustained quality service through continuous improvement and performance appraisals.

BMW MINI is an iconic British car brand. Launched in India in the year 2011 and the first showroom was inaugurated in May 2012.Key Responsibilities: • Worked closely with BMW in launching the brand in India through its first Showroom in Delhi.• Managed large-scale launch events for the brand in various parts of Delhi. • Worked collaboratively with line manager to deliver excellent customer service.• Delivered marketing communications for the brand.