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Responsible for all purchasing and category strategy and implementation. I achieve this through management of both the UK Category Team and their NPD programme. In addition I manage the Far East Procurement Team based in Quanzhou, China; the UK and European Procurement Team and have developed the global QA/QC function.

Head of Partnership Trading: Reporting to the Trading Director I was responsible for management of the relationship with Currys and the trading programme for our 200 joint partnership stores. I Introduced a differentiated trading programme that consistently delivered higher LFL performance to core store estate – with focus on cross selling the Curry’s rangeHead of Non Mobile: I developed strategies to drive sales in the Accessory, Broadband and International Calling categories. Phones4u… Show more Head of Partnership Trading: Reporting to the Trading Director I was responsible for management of the relationship with Currys and the trading programme for our 200 joint partnership stores. I Introduced a differentiated trading programme that consistently delivered higher LFL performance to core store estate – with focus on cross selling the Curry’s rangeHead of Non Mobile: I developed strategies to drive sales in the Accessory, Broadband and International Calling categories. Phones4u had always struggled to gain growth these areas and so I had free reign to develop my own team, propositions, training and initiatives to ensure rapid turnaround in sales. Show less

I formulated the supplier negotiation strategy to help achieve underlying margin targets. I coached and supported the team to enable them to achieve the negotiation wins required to hit those targets. Known for my ability to forge and maintain strong supplier relationships I was regularly involved in negotiations and critical supplier meetings directly to support the buyers. I could quickly understand a poor performing category and created successful turnaround plans, often taking ownership of… Show more I formulated the supplier negotiation strategy to help achieve underlying margin targets. I coached and supported the team to enable them to achieve the negotiation wins required to hit those targets. Known for my ability to forge and maintain strong supplier relationships I was regularly involved in negotiations and critical supplier meetings directly to support the buyers. I could quickly understand a poor performing category and created successful turnaround plans, often taking ownership of problem areas while we reinvigorated sales. Show less

I was responsible for the launch of the chilled, ambient and non-food range. The range consists of some 3000 lines supplied by over 150 key suppliers. Key responsibilities included: -• Category reviews• Range development and implementation• Supplier development and management• Marketing plan development for the ambient, chilled and non food ranges• Supplier negotiations on behalf of Iceland and Booker to ensure group synergies were maximised• Management and… Show more I was responsible for the launch of the chilled, ambient and non-food range. The range consists of some 3000 lines supplied by over 150 key suppliers. Key responsibilities included: -• Category reviews• Range development and implementation• Supplier development and management• Marketing plan development for the ambient, chilled and non food ranges• Supplier negotiations on behalf of Iceland and Booker to ensure group synergies were maximised• Management and development of the team of grocery buyers Show less

Reporting to the Buying and Marketing Director, I was responsible for the company’s marketing programme and negotiation of supplier marketing budgets to fund this. Key responsibilities included: -• Design, content and production of the quarterly product brochure• Presentation of quarterly product brochure and sales driving initiatives to sales team• Identifying and developing the portfolio of Woodward Brand products.• Creation, negotiation and implementation of all… Show more Reporting to the Buying and Marketing Director, I was responsible for the company’s marketing programme and negotiation of supplier marketing budgets to fund this. Key responsibilities included: -• Design, content and production of the quarterly product brochure• Presentation of quarterly product brochure and sales driving initiatives to sales team• Identifying and developing the portfolio of Woodward Brand products.• Creation, negotiation and implementation of all promotions and loyalty schemes• Design and production of all additional POS material and product supplements e.g. Christmas Flyer• Management of additional projects such as introduction of Woodward Brand frozen product and fresh fish into Booker stores.• Management of the retail product range and marketing programme for our retail operation in Scotland. Show less