Experience

AMETEK Airtechnology Group

• United Kingdom
• Aviation & Aerospace
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Commodity Buyer

  • Jan 2015 - Present

  Andover, Hampshire, United Kingdom Manage and control the company’s external suppliers for a broad range of commodities Run weekly MRP reports to ascertain parts required - obtain quotes and ensure materials are brought at the most competitive price, correct quality and delivered on time for production – purchasing for the entire site MRP alignment to exception message Liaising with sub-contractors and raising necessary paperwork Run daily reports and update the system with any amendments Expedite purchase orders… Show more Manage and control the company’s external suppliers for a broad range of commodities Run weekly MRP reports to ascertain parts required - obtain quotes and ensure materials are brought at the most competitive price, correct quality and delivered on time for production – purchasing for the entire site MRP alignment to exception message Liaising with sub-contractors and raising necessary paperwork Run daily reports and update the system with any amendments Expedite purchase orders and reschedule as necessary/chase open orders Arrange monthly meetings/conference calls with strategic suppliers, making sure they are aligned to the company’s needs Continually improve purchasing methods, negotiate and reduce external spend. Setting up supply agreements where appropriate, including discount structures and volume rebates Proactive approach in reviewing current systems and procedures Monitor twin bin/Kanban systems based on quantity and lead times Show less



Bolton Gate Co. Ltd

• Office Supervisor

  • Jan 2011 - Dec 2014

  Andover, Hampshire, United Kingdom Processing customer orders Sourcing components and obtaining quotes Raising purchase orders for parts, tools & hire equipment Chasing suppliers to ensure on time deliveries Issuing parts to engineers Organising and planning engineers’ work schedules Stock taking and updating spreadsheets Internal document quality audits Setting up new maintenance contracts Quoting for the renewal of customer contracts Chasing purchase orders for ongoing maintenances Create… Show more Processing customer orders Sourcing components and obtaining quotes Raising purchase orders for parts, tools & hire equipment Chasing suppliers to ensure on time deliveries Issuing parts to engineers Organising and planning engineers’ work schedules Stock taking and updating spreadsheets Internal document quality audits Setting up new maintenance contracts Quoting for the renewal of customer contracts Chasing purchase orders for ongoing maintenances Create monthly and annual excel reports for Directors Show less



Sprayzone - On Site Spray Painting

• United Kingdom
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contracts Administrator

  • Feb 2011 - Jun 2011

  Romsey Taking calls from engineers Ordering materials and booking them in on the system Chasing materials from suppliers Hiring access equipment and ensuring it was delivered to site on time Keeping spreadsheets up to date Preparing job files, paperwork, etc Debt chasing



KONE

• Finland
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager

  • Jan 2003 - Jan 2011

  Andover Booking in repairs/installations, planning and issuing work for teams of engineers Checking and authorising timesheets, chairing team meetings with engineers Stock control of workshop/stores, sourcing and obtaining parts from suppliers Ordering of materials, chasing parts from suppliers Generating quotations to customers for repairs and new installations Dealing with customers on a daily basis both verbally and on site visits Maintaining monthly financial targets, regular… Show more Booking in repairs/installations, planning and issuing work for teams of engineers Checking and authorising timesheets, chairing team meetings with engineers Stock control of workshop/stores, sourcing and obtaining parts from suppliers Ordering of materials, chasing parts from suppliers Generating quotations to customers for repairs and new installations Dealing with customers on a daily basis both verbally and on site visits Maintaining monthly financial targets, regular management meetings to provide updates on budgets Running reports and updating spreadsheets/jobs on the system Participate in weekly conference calls to inform Managers of any impending problems Carrying out site and van audits, ensuring engineers’ Health and Safety/PPE equipment is current Responsible for premises, i.e. security of depot/key holder for alarm/environmental issues, etc. Show less



Bioquell

• United Kingdom
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contracts & Invoicing Administrator

  • 2002 - 2003

  Andover My first role was Sales & Telemarketing Administrator, which involved logging, typing, sending and following up of quotations. I was then given a more varied role of Contracts & Invoicing Administrator and each day my tasks include; typing and sending out of invoices, chasing of contract renewals, checking outstanding confirmed work not billed and chasing engineers for paperwork and dealing with customer invoice queries. My other duties included; updating spreadsheets, answering the… Show more My first role was Sales & Telemarketing Administrator, which involved logging, typing, sending and following up of quotations. I was then given a more varied role of Contracts & Invoicing Administrator and each day my tasks include; typing and sending out of invoices, chasing of contract renewals, checking outstanding confirmed work not billed and chasing engineers for paperwork and dealing with customer invoice queries. My other duties included; updating spreadsheets, answering the phone, filing, photocopying, faxing and e-mail. Show less



Bolton Brady Ltd

• Senior Secretary

  • 1999 - 2002

  Andover After returning to Bolton Brady, I was promoted from Secretary to Senior Secretary, in charge of 15 Secretaries at regional offices, with my own clerical assistant. I was the contact for all Secretaries at the regional depots, sorting administration problems and travelling to each depot to carry out training and holiday cover. Debt chasing was also part of my daily routine.



Bristow Helicopters Ltd

• Airlines and Aviation
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Engineering Secretary

  • 1990 - 1997

  Middle Wallop Produced all depot paperwork, using an OEM Screentyper Word Processor. Sent reports and petty cash return to Head Office on a weekly basis. Initial contact at Depot and responsible to Manager, Supervisor and Surveyor, carrying out all their typing. Chasing debts, banking of cheques and all general office duties.