Business Improvement and Project Manager

• Mar 2016 - Present

Responsible for identifying areas where accuracy, effectiveness and efficiency can be improved by using various methodologies as well as streamlining/redesigning processes by eliminating waste and increasing the quality of the products. Also responsible for establishing, monitoring, and executing project plans by identifying key project risks, whether stated or not, and managing them to resolution or escalating them accordingly, minimising the company’s exposure to risk and financial loss during the project lifecycle, taking appropriate action where performance deviates from set tolerances, leading, motivating and managing a team in all aspects of estimating, planning and resource evaluation.

Buyer

• Jun 2013 - Feb 2016

A well-presented pro-active buyer and who has an active commitment to continuous improvement and extensive experience of all aspects of the procurement process. Responsible for enhancing company profits by acquiring suitable goods at a competitive price through sensible planning and careful purchasing. Duties: Sourcing suppliers by various means, Taking into account customer demand, price, quality and availability before making a decision, Developing the procurement strategy, Sourcing from foreign markets, such as China, USA & Europe, Negotiating prices, quantities and delivery time-scales, Ensuring that products are delivered on time, Developing effective working relationships with our suppliers, Calculating the impact of any purchases on company sales and gross margin, Reacting to any changes in customer demand, stock control, master data maintenance.

Assembler

• Jan 2011 - Jun 2013