Suzanne Smith Email & Phone Number

Warrington, United Kingdom

* Managing the procurement process to strategically select suppliers for procurement of materials/ goods/ services* Performing analysis of internal spend data, understanding requirements from internal stakeholders and using this to research supplier options* Collating supplier bids and analysing results to negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers for contracts in order to build collaborative relationships* Working with internal colleagues in the event of supplier issues to understand these and proactively resolve them with internal and external stakeholders* Establishing contracts and negotiating pricing structures / vendor management in a unified way across Amphenol group

United Kingdom

Customer service, purchasing and sales analysis within an independent retail company.

Leigh, England, United Kingdom

Career break to look after my 2 children. Skills acquired are too numerous to list but have made me an amazing multi-tasker that can take on the world whilst spinning a plate on my other hand!

Warrington, England, United Kingdom

• Managing the Customer Service and Order Processing teams• Prioritising the distribution of workload amongst teams’ members ensuring distribution is balanced and appropriate according to business need• Accurately maintaining the CRM system whilst ensuring that all data is inputted correctly (ie. quotations, pricing and supply routes)• Liasing with Operations and Logistics to ensure that customer deliver schedules are adhered to• Credit sign off to agreed limits with Financial Controller• Recruiting, mentoring and managing the team including appraisals and any disciplinary actions needed• Working alongside accounts ensure that customer records pertaining to discounts, special pricing and charging are kept accurate and up-to-date

Leigh, England, United Kingdom

* Leading pricing strategy of key accounts within the automotive and construction equipment industry. * Managing sales and orders through close liaison with internal customer service team.* Achieving strong budgetary targets whilst maximising product enquiries.* Generating sales growth through new and existing product development in particular managing product transfer of new business into the organisation.* Working closely with customers to develop and launch new products whilst having a proactive approach to proposing new ideas to customers.* Identifying opportunities to cross sell across the wider group of businesses.

Leigh, England, United Kingdom

• Managing new product launches with key internal stake holders including engineering, quality, production, sales, costing and procurement• Developing short/long term project plans by submitting detailed project proposals and justifications aligned with the overall business aims• Implementing projects to agreed timelines, within budget and strictly following change management procedure• Proactively leading improvements within manufacturing, engineering, warehousing and site facilities using six sigma strategies

Aylesbury, England, United Kingdom

* Ensuring safe, profitable and compliant operation of the transport function.* Maintaining excellent management of the operation whilst seeking constant improvements to service and profitability.* Preparing daily work for the drivers and delivering work instructions.* Ensuring the daily driver debriefs are carried out upon the drivers’ return to the Depot and pass on any relevant information (including sales leads) to the appropriate department/person.