Experience

CarnaudMetalbox Engineering Limited

• United Kingdom
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Category Buyer

  • Dec 2015 - Present

  • Managed a personal raw materials budget exceeding £13.5M annually.• Solely responsible for the procurement of iron, steel, and aluminium castings, ranging in size from 5KG up to 2000KG, as well as aluminium and steel forgings/fabrications, and raw steel and aluminium bar and billets up to 450mm diameter.• Raised accurately priced purchase orders, blanket orders, and sub-contract orders to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement.• Expedited orders to ensure on-time delivery, aligning with build schedules.• Utilised a portfolio of suppliers and contacts in over 20 high precision sub-contract machine shops operating in aerospace, nuclear, oil & gas, and defense industries.• Identified suitable suppliers capable of machining, grinding, and boring components to precise drawing specifications. Managed sub-contracting processes for heat treatment, chrome plating, hard anodising, and other surface treatments.• Conducted continuous price benchmarking exercises to drive cost savings, considering price breakdown, transport costs, and exchange rates where applicable.• Sourced proprietary electrical components, hydraulic and pneumatic fittings, and precision bearings.• Conducted face-to-face negotiations on pricing agreements and established strong supplier rapport through regular communication via telephone and email.• Identified and audited potential new suppliers to ensure their suitability and capabilities.• Implemented ongoing cost-saving initiatives, such as introducing price breaks, optimising supply chain processes, and exploring alternative sourcing strategies. Show less

• Export Coordinator

  • Jan 2014 - Dec 2015

  • Identified, picked and ensured that every component leaving CMB was packaged and labelled accordingly. Accuracy and attention to detail were key. • FLT licences held for both reach and counter-balance machines.• Successfully increased the department’s picking and packing efficiency through process improvements.

• Stores team leader

  • May 2006 - Dec 2013

  • Conducted timely unloading, checking, and booking-in of engineering and spare part machine components, requiring a high level of attention to detail, concentration, and strong numeracy skills.• Promoted to the position of Team Leader within 18 months, assuming responsibility for supervising a team of 6 store operatives.• Coordinated the efficient booking-in of goods and issuance to their designated locations or directly to the build area, always ensuring comprehensive coverage across all department areas.• Managed the processing of Goods Received Authorisations (GRAs), buy-backs, inspection reports, stock transfers, and repairs.• Solved problems, including the recovery of misplaced or "lost" parts, ensuring minimal disruption to production processes. Show less