Experienced dynamic and proactive Supply Chain Professional with a track record of delivering results.

Good interpersonal skills, a strong negotiator and effective at influencing with an ability to add value.

Computer literate with a good working knowledge of MRP / MRP II systems and Windows packages.

With experience in tactical, strategic and project buying across a wide range of commodities, products and services and having worked in a consultative capacity, I now find myself looking for a career in a dynamic environment where I can become an integral part of the fabric of an organisation.

CAREER HISTORY:

Interim Buyer/Consultant March 2005 - Present

Murray Contracts Ltd & Sunshine Sussex Ltd.

· Review existing business practises to recognise opportunities for improvement

· Develop business strategies with an aim to increasing cash flow and profitability.

· Negotiate & draft SLA's and contracts with existing and prospective supply base.

· Negotiate and establish European supply chain for distribution purposes.

· Carry out all Supply Chain Management and procurement activities on behalf of clients.

· Establish, manage and develop relationships with key players including suppliers and customers.

· Carry out tactical procurement activities as required to meet client demands.

· Source additional services to meet demands of business.

Materials Manager Jan 2003 - Feb 2005

Blairs of Scotland, Greenock, PA15 4TU

· Manage a team of buyers and stores personnel to ensure on time delivery of raw materials to final assembly.

· Manage KPI's for our department to keep performance in line with set objectives.

· Generate expenditure forecasts and budgets, track against forecast.

· Report monthly performance details at Board level.

· Working towards the implementation of ISO9002 & ISO14001

· Develop staff as necessary to ensure I have the best team available.

· Use lean techniques to improve material and information flow through the materials department.

Achievements in this role: Reduced annual spend by 5%. Rationalised supplier base. Cut stock parts by 40%.

Improved overall delivery performance of supply base by 20%. Implemented kitting and DLF to final assembly area. Used and implemented lean techniques within my area. Implemented SLA with key spend suppliers.

Reason for leaving this role: I left this role to widen my experience in the field of Supply Chain Management. I had the opportunity to help a company establish a new line in their business and felt it would be a valuable lesson.

Senior Buyer Oct. 2000 - Dec2002

CTS Corporation UK Ltd, Glasgow, G72 0XA

· Manage supply chain to ensure inventory is available on time to satisfy customer requirements whilst ensuring company key drivers are achieved such as Inventory turns, Purchase Price Variance, etc.

· Work with suppliers to develop solutions for our demanding business requirements using Best Practise Techniques like JIT, Direct Line Feed, hubbing agreements, etc.

· Negotiate successfully with business critical suppliers to ensure future development of the company.

· Facilitate cross-functional teams, implementing new products within tight timescales and developing new and innovative strategies for the business.

· Management of a range of products through their full life cycle from introduction to end of life.

· Implement and develop supplier partnership sourcing.

Achievements in this role: Working with customer to reduce their lead-times from 2 weeks to 1 week.

Reduced their agreed stock value by 50%. Implemented initiatives like Direct Line Feed, Faxban etc.

Been part of a team that has reduced inventory holding from $26million to $10 million in 12 months.

Develop supplier partnership sourcing. Rationalised supply base by 10% in last year.

Reason for leaving this role: I left this role because I was looking for career progression. I had the option to progress further into Management so felt the time was right to take this step.

Contract Senior Project Buyer Nov. 1999 - Oct. 2000

SCI UK Ltd, Irvine, KA11 4HU

· Ensure customer targets are delivered through effective supply chain management.

· Work as part of a team of 20 to achieve goals in line with corporate strategies.

· Identify key supply issues and provide appropriate solutions whilst maintaining budgetary controls on contracts with a $30 million Annual Spend.

· Continually monitor and develop supplier performance.

· Manage obsolete and excess materials whilst maintaining suitable inventory levels.

· Assist and develop junior members of the team to improve their job knowledge and supply chain management skills.

Achievements in this role: Increased stock accuracy by 35% over a period of 3 months. Reduced obsolete and excess materials by 50%. Made savings on costed BOM's in the region of 25% through strategic negotiation with key suppliers.

Reason for leaving this role: This was a contract role for 1 year. There was no option for an extension.

Supply Chain Specialist. Aug 1998 - Nov. 1999

Seagate Distribution (UK) Ltd., Irvine, KA11 5DD

· Assess, manage and develop vendor relationships in line with quality, cost and supply continuity goals.

· Use best practice purchasing techniques to ensure continuity of supply and optimum inventory levels whilst maintaining budgetary controls.

· Controlled an Annual Spend of circa $25 million.

· Responsible for total Supply Chain from Order placement through to receipt of product.

· This position was a supervisory role and gave me responsibility for 5 members of staff

Achievements in this role: Involvement in the reduction of customer BOM cost by some 45% using Best Practice Techniques.

Reason for leaving this role: I left this role because there was a threat of redundancy. Being proactive I made the decision to leave and seek alternative employment.

Buyer / Planner. Mar 1996 - Aug 1998

Ayrshire Precision Engineering Ltd., Low Coylton, KA6 6LF

· This was a multifunctional role in which I was solely responsible for the day-to-day management of customer accounts.

· Duties within the role included quoting for business per customer enquiries, scheduling orders into our production plan in line with customer requirements and the procurement of materials and services as required ensuring customer orders were satisfied on time and in full.

· Manage all procurement including services, consumables, tooling, and raw materials.

· This role was of management status and gave me responsibility over four members of staff.

Achievements in this role: Introduced Vendor Managed Inventory for all consumable tooling. Being a small company this reduced our monthly expenditure by approximately 20% while freeing up working capital.

Reason for leaving this role: I left this role because the opportunity arose for a role in the Electronics industry. At the time Engineering was on the decline so it was a natural progression.

Buyer. July1994 - Mar1996

British Aerospace Aerostructures, Prestwick, KA9 2RW

· Procure and expedite raw castings and forgings, machined and fabricated details.

· Responsible for Aircraft Fuel purchasing at a group level for Commercial Division

· Ensuring BAE bought at competitive market rates through the monitoring of market indices

· Co-ordinated multi-site buying agreements leveraging BAE buying strength and commercial processes.

· Created end to process to provide requisition to payment management.

· Continually seek the most competitive trading terms such as pricing, payment and delivery flexibility to BAe specifications for the above products.

· Negotiate and raise Purchase Orders up to £1,000,000 annual value.

· Use Master Production Schedule, Material Management MRP II system along with Windows based packages.

Achievements in this role: Successfully reduced the vendor base for castings and forgings whilst also recognising immediate savings of approx. 15%

Reason for leaving this role: I left this role to gain experience in the sub-contract environment to increase my job knowledge

Approved Machine Operator - Grade A Aug1987 - July1994

British Aerospace Aerostructures, Prestwick, KA9 2RW

EDUCATION:

GlasgowCentral Collegeof Commerce 1998 - 2002

Completed CIPS Graduate Diploma.

Universityof Paisley, Craigie Campus, Beech Grove, Ayr 1994 - 1996

Chartered Institute of Purchase and Supply Management - Foundation Level (Achieved)

KilmarnockCollege, Holehouse Road, Kilmarnock 1988 - 1993

ONC Mechanical and Production Engineering

HNC Mechanical and Production Engineering

AyrCollege, Dam Park, Ayr 1987 - 1988

ONC Aeronautical Engineering

DoonAcademy, Ayr Road, Dalmellington, Ayrshire 1982 - 1987

Obtained 6 'O' Levels, 2 Highers.

TRAINING:

Lean Management Techniques 2003/2004

ISO 9001 Internal Quality Auditor Training 2000

NVQ Level 3 Occupational Health & Safety Practice 1999

Occupational Health & Safety Course 1999

Presentation Skills Course 1995

Problem Solving and Decision Making 1995

Practical Negotiation 1995

First Aid Course 1995

The Art and Theory of Negotiation 1994

EITB Apprenticeship 1987 - 1991

PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:

Awarded Best First Year Apprentice after first year of my apprenticeship.

Runner up for top Third year apprentice during my apprenticeship.

Rebuilt and restored my own car - a Ford Escort RS1600i.

INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES:

Mountain biking, squash, running, and keeping fit.

Member of the CIPS. Have attained MCIPS status. Now looking to learn secondary languages.

Reading, Cooking, Cars

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