Experience

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  Brymec

  • Coulsdon

  • Senior Buyer

    • Feb 2019 - Present
    • Coulsdon

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  Kit for Kids

  • Sevenoaks

  • Senior Buyer

    • Sep 2018 - Jan 2019
    • Sevenoaks

    Leading a team of two Buyers in Sourcing raw materials for the manufacturing side of the business and finished products for the retail side. Responsible for the Stock management of warehouses in UK and Europe, overseeing the inventory levels keeping them in line with company budgets. Supervising the material planning and forecasting for the purchasing department. Managing all aspects of logistics and shipping from around the world.Key Accomplishments:• set up new MRP system within companies existing software.

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  Caterham Cars Ltd

  • Senior Buyer

    • Mar 2013 - Sep 2018

    Oversee 80+ suppliers spread across the globe, ensuring procurement of requisite goods within budgetary constraints. Highlight and source parts pertaining to car build and administer an annual spend of £2.8M. Assess conventional operations and head process improvements pertaining to supplier delivery performance. Supervise total purchasing department in the absence of purchasing manager, ensuring attainment of set goals. Pool resources with various departments to analyse procurement costs and mitigate overall expenses. Locate fresh suppliers for lightweight flywheels and headlights, saving £50K.Key Accomplishments:• Decremented stock holding from £3.7M to £2.1M within 10 weeks by operating within a key purchasing team.• Slashed individual piece costs by 64% for Plastic Plenums by locating fresh suppliers.• Evaluated two underperforming suppliers to pinpoint key issues and ensure streamlined operations.