Experience

Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Coordinator - Network for Nature

  • Jun 2020 - Present



Siemens

• Germany
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Supplier Quality Engineer

  • Dec 2016 - Nov 2019

  • Initiate and execute supplier-based projects delivering cost savings, new component introduction and process improvements. • I understand the supplier process, both the constraints and flexibility, identifying both risks and opportunities and how they could impact the project.• Project success reflects effective communication with the supply base. In order to achieve this, I hold regular supplier meetings both online and face-to-face depending on meeting objectives. • Support purchasing in the supplier selection process, establishing both capability and suitability of suppliers, drawing on past experience and business drivers. • Manage cross functional teams (Manufacturing, Purchasing, Metallurgy and Engineering) in delivering project Show less

• Strategic Buyer

  • Oct 2015 - Nov 2016

  • Carry out the supplier selection process, taking a weighted approach to assess supplier capability to meet Time, Quality and Cost requirements.• Understand any dual source opportunities within my commodity and the potential for future cost-out activities as well as improved quality, performance and risk mitigation.• Integral member of the negotiation team, securing a 3% cost saving with a key supplier with over £7million in annual spend.• Exploit cost reduction opportunities, through design changes and process improvement projects.• Ensured continual supplier improvements, using tools such as the Supplier Evaluation Surveys and Target Agreements, improving overall strategic relationship.• Heavily involved in numerous projects focused on improving yield (Right First Time), successfully reducing production lead-time and removing cost associated with re-work. Show less



Mantle - Box Clever Structures

• Construction

• Partner

  • Oct 2015 - Jan 2018



Bedshed

• Australia
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Merchandise Coordinator

  • Feb 2014 - Aug 2015

  Analyse sales data to assess commercial viability of products highlighting opportunities and risks. Continually liaise with an international supplier network throughout Australia, China and South East Asia, to perform quality control checks and maintain supplier relations. Roll out management strategies in response to sub-standard product quality or delivery shortfalls, reducing the impact at retail level. Implemented and manage overseas stock holding program, designed to reduce local stock holding, increase stock turn over and create a USP with the ability to go to market offering ‘immediate delivery’. Process Purchase Orders adopting an ‘Open to Buy’ (OTB) approach to budget allocation. Monitoring stock levels and trigger mechanisms for repeat ordering. Working alongside Marketing on a daily basis to develop commercially successful campaigns with strategic price points throughout product ranges, geared to achieve maximum profit. Show less



maxgeo

• Australia
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Officer

  • Oct 2012 - Jan 2014

  Managed and coordinated Maxwell’s global marketing activity, including conference attendance, exhibits and marketing campaigns both on and offline. Working alongside in house graphic designer to develop website search engine optimisation (SEO) and website click through rate (CTR) enhancing online lead generation and opportunity to sell. Establishing the contribution global marketing has on overall sales. Reporting return on investment and marketing analytics at weekly top level management meeting. Introduced global webinars and support videos to online marketing strategy to improve client experience and engagement. Managed and mentored worldwide users of company customer relations management (CRM) system ACT! Implementing procedures and guidelines to retain data value for effective contact targeting. Show less



Boskalis

• Netherlands
• Civil Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee

• Office Manager

  • Aug 2012 - Oct 2012

  Assisted in initial office set up, carried out all administrative duties for international brand, Boskalis Pty Ltd. This role was secured as a temporary position whilst on a temporary working holiday visa. Assisted in initial office set up, carried out all administrative duties for international brand, Boskalis Pty Ltd. This role was secured as a temporary position whilst on a temporary working holiday visa.



James Fisher Fendercare

• United Kingdom
• Maritime Transportation
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Office Administrator

  • Nov 2011 - Aug 2012



The Greenstock Lamp Company

• Lincoln, England

• Website Administration

  • Oct 2010 - Oct 2011

  Responsible for the creation and maintenance of 2 websites, achieving a page 1 ranking on Google search engine and over £25,000 sales turnover in 12 months. Gained an extensive knowledge of e- commerce, internet marketing, SEO website development and control management system (CMS). Each website performed as a separate entity providing the opportunity to gain an insight into small business processes to include budgeting, forecasting, cash flows and development scheduling. Gained experience in time management, organisation and delegation as well as extensively developing skills in a number of Microsoft programs including, outlook, excel, word and publisher. Above all was the experience gained in online marketing, appreciating the influence of Google and other search engines. Developing an understanding for Ad Words, Google Ads and Analytics, providing the knowledge to effectively move the websites forward in terms of competitors, product range and website layout. As a result of competing in this price sensitive market, overseas sourcing became imperitive. My role became sourcing samples from a selection of different chinese manufactures, taking into account the presence of agents in the market. The end result of this excercise generated savings of 45% on the original cost price. Show less



Garden Supplies

• Lincoln, United Kingdom

• Buyer, Graduate Placement

  • Jul 2010 - Oct 2010

  Securing a graduate position after university. Responsible for cost effective procurement of garden suppliers using my skills in negotiation, cost analysis and market analysis. Regularly processing purchase orders for suppliers, obtaining the required delivery lead-times and ensuring invoices were processed to the appropriate terms and conditions. All of which contributes to the experience gained in sales processing and stock control software. Securing a graduate position after university. Responsible for cost effective procurement of garden suppliers using my skills in negotiation, cost analysis and market analysis. Regularly processing purchase orders for suppliers, obtaining the required delivery lead-times and ensuring invoices were processed to the appropriate terms and conditions. All of which contributes to the experience gained in sales processing and stock control software.



Scout for Fashion

• Kensington, Greater London

• Administrative Assistant Buyer, Intern Placement

  • Sep 2009 - Oct 2009

  Gained valuable insight into the wholesale aspect of the supply chain working for fashion distributor ‘SCOUT’ a high profile distributor in Kensington, London. Working with previous senior buyers from retailers such as Harrods and Harvey Nichols. Gained valuable insight into the wholesale aspect of the supply chain working for fashion distributor ‘SCOUT’ a high profile distributor in Kensington, London. Working with previous senior buyers from retailers such as Harrods and Harvey Nichols.



Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery Ltd

• Lincoln, United Kingdom

• Assistant Buyer, Undergraduate Placement

  • Apr 2008 - Jul 2009

  Successfully resolved pricing issue during a placement with the blue chip international company of Siemens (£4 million spend over 250 components). Revamped the price list. Set ground rules over 5 months. Achieved a fixed price list with greater transparency whilst facilitating negotiations. 12 month placement extended to 14 months. Stood in for the Coatings Buyer. Liaised with suppliers, two of whom were key suppliers to the company. Assisted in the development of a successful e-bidding process for a new engine package. Took 2 months to develop, and helped to drive down the cost of parts by 32%. Monitored pricing fluctuations for a range of materials on a monthly basis using Excel and the Siemens Intranet. Provided valuable support for buyers (20 materials over 15 buyers). Show less