Senior Buyer

• Aug 2022 - Present

Buying Controller

• Sep 2015 - Aug 2022

o Buying Manager, setting clear strategy and KPIs o Office management, developing and implementing processes and procedures o Range review analysis management, analysed and evaluated sales data o Published market research data for internal teams and customer use, communicating with stakeholders, advising the impact of market change with potential solutions for improvements o Supply chain management, measuring supplier performance and compliance, Incl. improved supplier payment terms o Far East and UK buying and negotiation experience o Managing Far East office staff, based in Hong Kong & Ningbo, China o Worked collaboratively, negotiated and engaged with key stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance with the purchasing and distribution strategy o Presented costings, savings and development to all levels of the business o Maintaining legal, technical and compliance records o Floor stock responsibility / Merchandiser management o Managed suppliers and developed their contract terms and conditions (Incl. claims / rebates) o Streamlined clearance reports, implemented responsibility and promotional plans o Contributed to overall business strategy and annual budget process incl. board level financial presentations o Gained strong customer relationships o Critical path creation and management o Project management o Transformed ranges to be sustainable and monitored supplier environmental performance o Reviewed all customer opportunities o Audited existing and new suppliers / factories Show less

Category Manager

• Oct 2002 - Aug 2022

Buying Assistant

• Aug 1997 - Apr 2001