Tony Chadwick Email & Phone Number

Greater Cardiff Area

Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taff, United Kingdom

Working with a small team to control the buying of raw material for the manufacturing process. Implemented expediting and backorder analysis to gain better visibility of shortages and supplier issues.· Working with suppliers in China, America, Europe and the UK to improve levels of service· Liaising closely with procurement team both in house and teams based in China and the UK to implement new projects and cost saving possibilities· Arranging visits from suppliers to discuss business opportunities, one such visit has potential of £60,000 per year efficiency and cost saving· Working on projects with suppliers and key stakeholders to consolidate costs and improve on site efficiency· Developed excellent relationships with suppliers, customers and stakeholders

Thetford

Controlling 100% of the Engineering stores spend and able to show major savings across 3 years. Implemented major improvements to the MRO purchasing processes and the MRO stores. Hired and retained the best talent, enabling the team to achieve 97% Stock Accuracy. Main Duties include:· Controlling £2.5 million stock holding, carrying out all transactions in Maximo system· Purchasing spare parts for stock replenishment or Adhoc requests while maintaining excellent cost savings· Reviewing purchase contracts with suppliers to guarantee best price and delivery at all times· Controlling major MRO and purchasing projects including tender processes and data improvements

Working with customers to determine parts and service needed in a fast paced environment, while also achieving sales targets. Reviewing and advertising redundant or old stock. Main duties included:· Inputting sales information onto Sage 200 system, including quotations, sales orders, sales returns· Packing and dispatching of spares to customers· Purchasing parts for customer requirements and production jobs· Overseeing the warranty system in the company, putting the warranty information onto the operating system and following up any shipment/return of faulty parts to and from customer and supplier· Running projects with management and new customers to understand their needs and priorities

Cips Level 5, Pass

Cips Level 4, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions And Contracts Management, Pass

Cips Certificate In Ethical Procurement And Supply, 83% Distinction

Education record

Cips Certificate In Procurement And Supply, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions And Contracts Management