Jonathan M.
Purchasing Manager at Select Catering Solutions Ltd- Claim this Profile
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Panikos Gregoriou
When I last worked with Jonathan I found him to be a very competent Commercial Manager. He was someone who I liked working with, not because he was easy to extract terms from, in fact to the contrary, negotiating terms was difficult, he was a hard negotiator. However, Jonathan was prepared to work with me and to see the bigger picture for our mutual benefit. As a result by working closely together we were able to grow sales at Plastico and I was able to increase my buying income and also consolidate my supplier base. We were able to achieve a Win Win scenario for both companies and really establish a true partnership relationship. If I had to rate his ability in his role I would probably give him a score of 8 out of 10.
Panikos Gregoriou
When I last worked with Jonathan I found him to be a very competent Commercial Manager. He was someone who I liked working with, not because he was easy to extract terms from, in fact to the contrary, negotiating terms was difficult, he was a hard negotiator. However, Jonathan was prepared to work with me and to see the bigger picture for our mutual benefit. As a result by working closely together we were able to grow sales at Plastico and I was able to increase my buying income and also consolidate my supplier base. We were able to achieve a Win Win scenario for both companies and really establish a true partnership relationship. If I had to rate his ability in his role I would probably give him a score of 8 out of 10.
Panikos Gregoriou
When I last worked with Jonathan I found him to be a very competent Commercial Manager. He was someone who I liked working with, not because he was easy to extract terms from, in fact to the contrary, negotiating terms was difficult, he was a hard negotiator. However, Jonathan was prepared to work with me and to see the bigger picture for our mutual benefit. As a result by working closely together we were able to grow sales at Plastico and I was able to increase my buying income and also consolidate my supplier base. We were able to achieve a Win Win scenario for both companies and really establish a true partnership relationship. If I had to rate his ability in his role I would probably give him a score of 8 out of 10.
Panikos Gregoriou
When I last worked with Jonathan I found him to be a very competent Commercial Manager. He was someone who I liked working with, not because he was easy to extract terms from, in fact to the contrary, negotiating terms was difficult, he was a hard negotiator. However, Jonathan was prepared to work with me and to see the bigger picture for our mutual benefit. As a result by working closely together we were able to grow sales at Plastico and I was able to increase my buying income and also consolidate my supplier base. We were able to achieve a Win Win scenario for both companies and really establish a true partnership relationship. If I had to rate his ability in his role I would probably give him a score of 8 out of 10.
Credentials
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AgilePM® Foundation
APMG InternationalSep, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
AgilePM® Practitioner
APMG InternationalNov, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Select Catering Solutions Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Purchasing Manager
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Jan 2023 - Present
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Mortimore Consulting
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Kettering, England, United Kingdom
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Senior Consultant
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Mar 2022 - Present
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Wilsonart
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United States
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Wholesale Building Materials
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Manager EPS Products (Interim)
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Jul 2021 - Mar 2022
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Impact Recruitment
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Warehouse Operative (Temporary)
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Aug 2020 - Jun 2021
Working in a picking warehouse for Howdens kitchens based in Raunds Working in a picking warehouse for Howdens kitchens based in Raunds
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Staffline Recruitment Limited
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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700 & Above Employee
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Warehouse Supervisor (Temporary)
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Dec 2019 - Jul 2020
Working in logistics for a number of national clients Working in logistics for a number of national clients
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Weetabix
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United Kingdom
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Food Production
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500 - 600 Employee
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Innovation Project Manager (Cereals & Drinks) (Interim)
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Jul 2019 - Nov 2019
Delivering NPD projects using Stage-Gate methodologies including products such as; breakfast cereals, protein bars, shakes, and packaging developments. Delivering NPD projects using Stage-Gate methodologies including products such as; breakfast cereals, protein bars, shakes, and packaging developments.
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Dart Products Europe
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United States
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Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager International Market Research
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Feb 2017 - Jun 2019
Project managing new product launches, management of the product life cycle and marketing communications covering international foodservice and retail markets. Working cross-functionally with management, customers and suppliers ensuring marketing objectives and strategies are met.
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Product Category Manager
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Aug 2014 - Feb 2017
Working in the packaging and retail markets in product management and market research functions. Working closely with the procurement and operations teams to deliver new product introductions and the product life cycle of the range.
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Go-Pak UK Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Manager
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Dec 2013 - Jul 2014
Sales Management within the packaging market. Sales Management within the packaging market.
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eGreen International Limited
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United Kingdom
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Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Commercial Manager (Please see CV for more detailed break of all roles)
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Jan 1998 - Dec 2013
A cross-functional role allows me to operate in several key disciplines including sales, marketing, product management, procurement, manufacturing, and warehousing. With extensive experience in successfully delivering company-wide initiatives and projects as well as growing sales and profit for the company. A cross-functional role allows me to operate in several key disciplines including sales, marketing, product management, procurement, manufacturing, and warehousing. With extensive experience in successfully delivering company-wide initiatives and projects as well as growing sales and profit for the company.
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Sodexo
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France
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Facilities Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Purchasing Contract Executive
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Feb 1994 - Jan 1998
The sales and management of purchasing contracts for such organisations as the YMCA, Salvation Army and hotel groups
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General Manager
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Feb 1992 - Feb 1994
Managing a team of 45 employees to provide Food & Beverage Services within a purpose-built catering facility to over 1000 employees of a large aerospace/ordinance company based in Farnborough.
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Education
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2002 - 2003
Cambridge Marketing College
CIM Post Graduate Diploma, Marketing/Marketing Management, General -
2001 - 2002
Brooklands College
CIM Advanced Certificate, Marketing/Marketing Management, General -
1984 - 1987
Thames Valley University
HND, Hotel Catering & Instutional Management
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