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Experienced Purchasing and Sourcing Consultant
Mark Boyd
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Crewe, United Kingdom
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I am a Procurement Consultant with a passion for working with SME’s and supporting their sustainable growth, providing bespoke robust solutions which enhance their purchasing power and presence.
With a successful career in procurement spanning almost 2 decades, I have honed my skill set in a wide range of environments including automotive, aerospace, scientific, retail, defence, social enterprise and casting, across both SME and multi-national arenas.
I enjoy finding new and innovative solutions to purchasing problems and my wide and varied background has given me the ability to:
• Manage complex business critical procurement projects
o Using tried and tested methodologies to ensure completion within budget and on schedule.
o Provide a multi-point strategy to deliver an optimised solution for the individual requirement
o Consistently delivering higher than budgeted savings.
• Conduct professional and results driven supplier negotiations
o I achieve strong results through effective preparation and understanding of the supplier’s key leverage points
• Develop comprehensive and robust contractual agreements which reduce the inherent risk associated with all procurement activity
o I develop bespoke agreements or Terms & Conditions which provide a strong framework for the individual client to trade from
• Develop procurement and supply chain processes tailored to the specific requirement
o Put the client’s needs at the heart of the process and understanding all day to day requirements of the supply chain.
o Building a flexible set of processes/procedures which can easily be adapted to reflect changes in business requirement.
o With all processes I develop, it is important to create a simple but effective set of KPI’s to help monitor all important aspects.
I enjoy working closely with reliable, proven suppliers and have developed a comprehensive database of suppliers for most manufacturing needs with whom I have worked extensively.
I am a very strong advocate of SME’s building closer relationships with similar businesses to help maximise buying power and support in the uncertain world of business.
I relish the opportunity to speak with business managers, to help support and provide advice if needed, please feel free to contact me if you need any level of support or would like advice of specific procurement matters.
With a successful career in procurement spanning almost 2 decades, I have honed my skill set in a wide range of environments including automotive, aerospace, scientific, retail, defence, social enterprise and casting, across both SME and multi-national arenas.
I enjoy finding new and innovative solutions to purchasing problems and my wide and varied background has given me the ability to:
• Manage complex business critical procurement projects
o Using tried and tested methodologies to ensure completion within budget and on schedule.
o Provide a multi-point strategy to deliver an optimised solution for the individual requirement
o Consistently delivering higher than budgeted savings.
• Conduct professional and results driven supplier negotiations
o I achieve strong results through effective preparation and understanding of the supplier’s key leverage points
• Develop comprehensive and robust contractual agreements which reduce the inherent risk associated with all procurement activity
o I develop bespoke agreements or Terms & Conditions which provide a strong framework for the individual client to trade from
• Develop procurement and supply chain processes tailored to the specific requirement
o Put the client’s needs at the heart of the process and understanding all day to day requirements of the supply chain.
o Building a flexible set of processes/procedures which can easily be adapted to reflect changes in business requirement.
o With all processes I develop, it is important to create a simple but effective set of KPI’s to help monitor all important aspects.
I enjoy working closely with reliable, proven suppliers and have developed a comprehensive database of suppliers for most manufacturing needs with whom I have worked extensively.
I am a very strong advocate of SME’s building closer relationships with similar businesses to help maximise buying power and support in the uncertain world of business.
I relish the opportunity to speak with business managers, to help support and provide advice if needed, please feel free to contact me if you need any level of support or would like advice of specific procurement matters.
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2020 - ?
freelance
Procurement Manager
HMRC.
HMRC.
through SCB Procurement Solutions LTD)
CLIENT - HMRC (Data Platform Services Department) Role - Procurement Manager
SC Clearance Obtained - Renewal Date 24/03/2027
The DPS department within HMRC provides IT services and support (including software, database support, hardware and consulting services) to the HMRC business in general.
Responsibilities
Work as liaison between the DPS team and HMRC commercial, ensuring public procurement process is adhered to and providing specialist procurement knowledge and support. Main categories of support include software licence renewal process management, training and consultation services contractual negotiations, IT support contractual extensions.
Achievements
• Negotiated a 20% cost reduction for an initial IT skills assessment consultation with a further substantial training programme to be implemented at a later date.
• Implemented a transformation of the current software licence renewal management process to now capture all associated support and training packages allowing for greater management of cost reduction targets.
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
CLIENT - HMRC (Data Platform Services Department) Role - Procurement Manager
SC Clearance Obtained - Renewal Date 24/03/2027
The DPS department within HMRC provides IT services and support (including software, database support, hardware and consulting services) to the HMRC business in general.
Responsibilities
Work as liaison between the DPS team and HMRC commercial, ensuring public procurement process is adhered to and providing specialist procurement knowledge and support. Main categories of support include software licence renewal process management, training and consultation services contractual negotiations, IT support contractual extensions.
Achievements
• Negotiated a 20% cost reduction for an initial IT skills assessment consultation with a further substantial training programme to be implemented at a later date.
• Implemented a transformation of the current software licence renewal management process to now capture all associated support and training packages allowing for greater management of cost reduction targets.
It support, Training, Procurement, Consulting, Management, It, Transformation, Support, Hardware, Assessment, Software, Manager, Interim management, Business strategy
2019 - 2019
freelance
Purchasing Consultant
FRC Group.
Performed a full Spend Cube Analysis for all aspects of the supply chain, provide a presentation outlining the results with proposals for reducing cost, minimising risk and increasing efficiency. Numerous projects have been undertaken to rationalise the supply chain, reduce cost and risk and improve cash flow across all categories of spend including furniture, household, FM, utilities.
Achievements
• Re-negotiated terms with key suppliers resulting in 5% cost reduction through either cost price adjustment, incentivised rebates or increased payment terms.
• Introduced full supplier onboarding process including bespoke Terms of Purchase, NDA, Procedure, KPI’s
• Introduced a supply chain risk register to better manage and mitigate potential risks
• Conducted extensive supplier benchmarking project with an average 7% saving across all categories
• Introduced a number of Low-Cost Country sources for high volume products saving approximately 20%
• Implemented Approved Vendor System to ensure best suppliers are developed further.
• Removed a number of problematic suppliers mitigating potential supply risks.
Achievements
• Re-negotiated terms with key suppliers resulting in 5% cost reduction through either cost price adjustment, incentivised rebates or increased payment terms.
• Introduced full supplier onboarding process including bespoke Terms of Purchase, NDA, Procedure, KPI’s
• Introduced a supply chain risk register to better manage and mitigate potential risks
• Conducted extensive supplier benchmarking project with an average 7% saving across all categories
• Introduced a number of Low-Cost Country sources for high volume products saving approximately 20%
• Implemented Approved Vendor System to ensure best suppliers are developed further.
• Removed a number of problematic suppliers mitigating potential supply risks.
Spend Review, Business Change Management, Cost Optimization and Process Transparency, Supplier management, Process Mapping, Training, Business strategy
2018 - 2019
freelance
Strategic Purchasing Specialist/Consultant
WFEL LTD.
WFEL manufacture mobile bridges for military applications and are owned by KMW who currently manufacture a Modular 8 Wheeled Armoured Vehicle. Through the work of myself and my team completed, WFEL have been nominated as joint Tier 1 manufacturer of this Armoured Vehicle for a 10-year Ministry of Defence contract worth approximately £2bn
Responsibilities
Undertake a Strategic Sourcing project consisting of a number of formal Request for Quotation tenders with the purpose of obtaining the most effective UK pricing from a number of UK manufacturers. Commodities tendered include armoured steel plate fabrications, ceramic armoured insulation, general steel fabrication and machining, rubber profiles, hydraulics and specialist electronics.
Achievements
• Pre-qualified 50+ suppliers to compete in numerous formal tender processes
• Developed bespoke Request for Quotation (RFQ) documentation including RFQ outline, Pre-qualification questionnaire, Quotation Analysis Form (QAF) and comprehensive weighted analysis documentation.
• Utilised social media to promote project and attract the most effective supplier options
• Produced a comprehensive bid submission pack outlining all costs, processes and supply route.
• Produced a weighted supplier profile, measuring all relevant aspects of supply including Quality, Capability, Capacity, Previous experience.
• Produced projected savings of 12% against initial budget.
Responsibilities
Undertake a Strategic Sourcing project consisting of a number of formal Request for Quotation tenders with the purpose of obtaining the most effective UK pricing from a number of UK manufacturers. Commodities tendered include armoured steel plate fabrications, ceramic armoured insulation, general steel fabrication and machining, rubber profiles, hydraulics and specialist electronics.
Achievements
• Pre-qualified 50+ suppliers to compete in numerous formal tender processes
• Developed bespoke Request for Quotation (RFQ) documentation including RFQ outline, Pre-qualification questionnaire, Quotation Analysis Form (QAF) and comprehensive weighted analysis documentation.
• Utilised social media to promote project and attract the most effective supplier options
• Produced a comprehensive bid submission pack outlining all costs, processes and supply route.
• Produced a weighted supplier profile, measuring all relevant aspects of supply including Quality, Capability, Capacity, Previous experience.
• Produced projected savings of 12% against initial budget.
Tender and procurement, Sourcing, Bid management, Supplier selection, Project Management, Strategic procurement, Contract negotiation
2017 - 2018
freelance
Senior Buyer
Magna CCUK.
Magna Cosma Castings UK manufacture automotive structural High-pressure Aluminium Castings for Jaguar Landrover. A new Greenfield Installation facility which began production early 2018. I had been contracted to help with the purchasing of the CAPEX machinery, MRO facilities Diecast Tooling, services and commodities, bringing a strong focus on timing and cost management.
Responsibilities
Undertaking purchasing projects in a wide range of business areas including Industrial production machinery, MRO, Tool making, CNC machines, service contracts, laboratory equipment, metal and specialist alloy purchasing, fabrication, hard and soft FM including infrastructure, Waste management, Catering services, , recruitment, IT Integration, civils and installation. The main purpose of the role has been to manage business critical purchasing projects, stakeholder managing various departments, teams and managers to gain all relevant support and authority for CAPEX and Service spend while maintaining strict lead-times.
Achievements
• Managed 100 + purchasing requirements within this role from initial technical/specification generation, through cost modelling, price and contractual negotiation to Stakeholder approval and purchase order placement using a mix of formal tenders and informal 3 quote analysis
• Drafted New Service Level Agreement and Tooling contract templates which have been adopted by all relevant Magna Group companies.
• Managed a spend of approximately £50m achieving cost savings of over £10m against budget expectations
• Built processes and training of different teams to implement best practise and greater commercial understanding.
• Created robust purchasing structures including framework agreements, complex contractual agreements, best practice methodologies including cost modelling, weighted and controlled supplier selection processes.
• Organised hosted and managed a supplier selection event including 26 different suppliers for Casting Die Tooling from both Europe and UK to provide the most effective solution to building an approved vendor group for a purchase requirement of currently £12m with the potential of an additional £10m future requirement.
• Sourced, negotiated and contracted with key FM suppliers for service contracts for areas including general and specialist waste management, onsite catering services, specialist HR requirements. In each case producing expected cost savings between 5 and 15% against initial budgets
• Sourcing and contracting of outsourced recruitment supplier to manage initial and ongoing requirement of 300+ employees to be found within the initial 2 year start up period
• Sourced, negotiated and contracted IT software and hardware suppliers for the initial installation of new hardware, software and installation including Servers, Connectivity, Laptops, Mobile Phones etc
• Sourced, negotiated and contract facility wide IT based MES (Automated Production) system to monitor, track and manage all products and processes.
Responsibilities
Undertaking purchasing projects in a wide range of business areas including Industrial production machinery, MRO, Tool making, CNC machines, service contracts, laboratory equipment, metal and specialist alloy purchasing, fabrication, hard and soft FM including infrastructure, Waste management, Catering services, , recruitment, IT Integration, civils and installation. The main purpose of the role has been to manage business critical purchasing projects, stakeholder managing various departments, teams and managers to gain all relevant support and authority for CAPEX and Service spend while maintaining strict lead-times.
Achievements
• Managed 100 + purchasing requirements within this role from initial technical/specification generation, through cost modelling, price and contractual negotiation to Stakeholder approval and purchase order placement using a mix of formal tenders and informal 3 quote analysis
• Drafted New Service Level Agreement and Tooling contract templates which have been adopted by all relevant Magna Group companies.
• Managed a spend of approximately £50m achieving cost savings of over £10m against budget expectations
• Built processes and training of different teams to implement best practise and greater commercial understanding.
• Created robust purchasing structures including framework agreements, complex contractual agreements, best practice methodologies including cost modelling, weighted and controlled supplier selection processes.
• Organised hosted and managed a supplier selection event including 26 different suppliers for Casting Die Tooling from both Europe and UK to provide the most effective solution to building an approved vendor group for a purchase requirement of currently £12m with the potential of an additional £10m future requirement.
• Sourced, negotiated and contracted with key FM suppliers for service contracts for areas including general and specialist waste management, onsite catering services, specialist HR requirements. In each case producing expected cost savings between 5 and 15% against initial budgets
• Sourcing and contracting of outsourced recruitment supplier to manage initial and ongoing requirement of 300+ employees to be found within the initial 2 year start up period
• Sourced, negotiated and contracted IT software and hardware suppliers for the initial installation of new hardware, software and installation including Servers, Connectivity, Laptops, Mobile Phones etc
• Sourced, negotiated and contract facility wide IT based MES (Automated Production) system to monitor, track and manage all products and processes.
Capex, Supply chain management, Project Management, Business strategy, Sourcing, Contract negotiation, Procurement, Greenfield
2016 - 2017
freelance
Strategic Buyer
SCB Procurement Solutions LTD.
Rolls Royce Aerospace are one of the oldest and most prestigious Aero Engine manufacturers in the world with a turnover in excess of £13bn and employing over 15,000 people. In the strategic buyer role I was responsible for the contract management and sourcing of the Electrical Harnesses and Engine Ducting categories.
Responsibilities
My main focus in the role I was to reduce cost in line with corporate targets, negotiate robust beneficial contracts and build strong relationships with key suppliers. This was managed through a wide range of procurement activities and techniques including various cost model disciplines, early supplier engagement events and in depth negotiations with suppliers worldwide.
Achievements
• Organised a Supplier Engagement Event to negotiate a 10 year development and production contract, with the inclusion of 5 suppliers the 3 day event resulting in a split award with an existing supplier and a new entrant with a cost saving of approximately $20m on a $60m spend and agreeing almost precedent contracts.
• Negotiated a contract for approx. $170m saving $46m from target cost.
• Negotiated NPI contract for new type of product which saved $30m on a $110m contract with the option of similar savings when the product is rolled out onto pre-existing engines.
• 2 fast paced RFQ exercises for the award of High temperature Harnesses resulting in 2 suppliers being awarded Design Make contracts worth $20m over 10 years saving $5.2m against target.
• Negotiated a number of high priority contracts resulting in close to precedent agreements with limited concessions agreed.
• Expanding a narrow supplier base consisting of 2 main electrical harness suppliers to 4 with the option of Low Cost Country Manufacturing.
Responsibilities
My main focus in the role I was to reduce cost in line with corporate targets, negotiate robust beneficial contracts and build strong relationships with key suppliers. This was managed through a wide range of procurement activities and techniques including various cost model disciplines, early supplier engagement events and in depth negotiations with suppliers worldwide.
Achievements
• Organised a Supplier Engagement Event to negotiate a 10 year development and production contract, with the inclusion of 5 suppliers the 3 day event resulting in a split award with an existing supplier and a new entrant with a cost saving of approximately $20m on a $60m spend and agreeing almost precedent contracts.
• Negotiated a contract for approx. $170m saving $46m from target cost.
• Negotiated NPI contract for new type of product which saved $30m on a $110m contract with the option of similar savings when the product is rolled out onto pre-existing engines.
• 2 fast paced RFQ exercises for the award of High temperature Harnesses resulting in 2 suppliers being awarded Design Make contracts worth $20m over 10 years saving $5.2m against target.
• Negotiated a number of high priority contracts resulting in close to precedent agreements with limited concessions agreed.
• Expanding a narrow supplier base consisting of 2 main electrical harness suppliers to 4 with the option of Low Cost Country Manufacturing.
Design, Procurement, Event, Management, Contract management, Sourcing, Development, Production, Npi, Contracts
2014 - 2015
job
Senior Buyer
S. Cartwright & Son.
S. Cartwright & Son manufacture HGV trailers and specialist vehicles. Based in Altrincham with a turnover of approximately
£100 million and employing over 700 people. As a Senior Buyer my responsibilities included purchasing High risk commodities,
Liaising with senior stakeholders and managing the junior members of staff. With a direct department spend of approximately £60 million.
Achievements
Although my time at S. Cartwright has been brief I have completed or begun to implement a number of changes to better manage the company spend:
• Created the new supplier Terms & Conditions
• Implemented a formal tender process including all required documentation, time-line structure, Item spreadsheet illustrating previous spend and forecast requirements, pre-qualification questionnaire
• Changes to in-house processes to formalise processes and capture undocumented procedures
£100 million and employing over 700 people. As a Senior Buyer my responsibilities included purchasing High risk commodities,
Liaising with senior stakeholders and managing the junior members of staff. With a direct department spend of approximately £60 million.
Achievements
Although my time at S. Cartwright has been brief I have completed or begun to implement a number of changes to better manage the company spend:
• Created the new supplier Terms & Conditions
• Implemented a formal tender process including all required documentation, time-line structure, Item spreadsheet illustrating previous spend and forecast requirements, pre-qualification questionnaire
• Changes to in-house processes to formalise processes and capture undocumented procedures
Forecast, Processes
2012 - 2014
job
Company Buyer
Bricesco LTD.
Bricesco LTD design and manufacture Kilns and firing furnaces predominantly for the coating and heat treatment markets with a turnover of approximately £7 - 10 million and employing 28 people. As the company buyer I had responsibility for all aspects purchasing within Bricesco with a direct spend of approx £2.6million and an indirect spend of approx £500K
Responsibilities
• Commodities included Electrical, mechanical, steel fabrication, machining, refractory materials, Gas equipment, subcontracted labour, subcontract workforce, large load transportation, crane and lifting hire, site material and equipment hire, specialist consultation requirements.
• To purchase direct and indirect services and material as required using the most appropriate supply route and cost structure.
• Manage a supplier base using best supplier management practise and through the use of a structured meeting/visit schedule
• Reduce cost and obtain most beneficial trading terms.
Achievements
During my time with Bricesco I had made great strides to implement best practice solution within an un-formalised environment with the following achievements:
• Introduction of an Approved Vendor List which I had designed to allow for greater control over product quality and supplier trading while rewarding supplier loyalty and flexibility.
• Implemented a Category led approach to the supplier management process allowing for a more rounded view on the effectiveness of individual suppliers within the specific category framework.
• Created a new structured Bill Of Materials framework which enabled greater visibility on supplier performance, OTIF and real time budget vs. actual cost analysis
• £70k of cost savings within 11 months through the use of informal benchmarking, supplier introduction and negotiation.
• I have been able to ensure all projects undertaken by Bricesco during my employment have been completed within budget parameters for all elements under the control of the purchasing department
Responsibilities
• Commodities included Electrical, mechanical, steel fabrication, machining, refractory materials, Gas equipment, subcontracted labour, subcontract workforce, large load transportation, crane and lifting hire, site material and equipment hire, specialist consultation requirements.
• To purchase direct and indirect services and material as required using the most appropriate supply route and cost structure.
• Manage a supplier base using best supplier management practise and through the use of a structured meeting/visit schedule
• Reduce cost and obtain most beneficial trading terms.
Achievements
During my time with Bricesco I had made great strides to implement best practice solution within an un-formalised environment with the following achievements:
• Introduction of an Approved Vendor List which I had designed to allow for greater control over product quality and supplier trading while rewarding supplier loyalty and flexibility.
• Implemented a Category led approach to the supplier management process allowing for a more rounded view on the effectiveness of individual suppliers within the specific category framework.
• Created a new structured Bill Of Materials framework which enabled greater visibility on supplier performance, OTIF and real time budget vs. actual cost analysis
• £70k of cost savings within 11 months through the use of informal benchmarking, supplier introduction and negotiation.
• I have been able to ensure all projects undertaken by Bricesco during my employment have been completed within budget parameters for all elements under the control of the purchasing department
Design, Budget, Management, Framework, LED
2010 - 2012
job
Furniture Buyer
Findel Education LTD.
Findel Education LTD is the largest UK supplier of products to the Educational market with a number of catalogue brands which employs over 500 people nationally. Findel Education LTD has an annual turnover in excess of £600 million of which the furniture section accounts for approximately £80 million. I had responsibility for purchasing the Furniture range including desks, chairs, storage, office furniture and audio visual.
Responsibilities
• Reporting to the Senior Buyer
• Responsibility for category strategy implementation and development through the effective management of 1 interim buyer (maternity cover), 2 junior buyers (managing smaller, less demanding ranges of products) and 2 assistant buyers.
• ERP/MRP Programs used: SAP, AXAPTA
• Market trend analysis, supplier intelligence and customer research, build a successful constantly evolving profitable and dynamic range of products for inclusion in annual branded catalogues in-line with all financial and brand requirements and ideals, utilising current and forecasted sales information and statistical analysis to aid with range selection and development.
• Develop new and innovative products or additions to existing product ranges through New Product Development or strategic sourcing both UK and Low Cost Countries (LCC) to help increase sales,
• Management of a range of furniture products approx 7000 distinct product types or variations.
◦ Additional management and monitoring of Audio/Visual and Site Services ranges.
• Negotiation and management of contractual agreements including Cost pricing and structure including Cost Modelling, Lead times, Exclusivity deals, Trading Agreements, Marketing Development Funding (MDF) and Sales Driven Rebates.
Achievements
• In line with a company directive to reduce costs by 5% I conducted extensive Formal Tenders, Cost Price Negotiations, Informal Benchmarking exercises and Sales rebate restructuring producing a collective 8% saving (approx £800K) across a £10m product range, 3% higher than targeted.
• Helped to introduce a new company wide Category Management process to help increase efficiency and buying effectiveness. Duties included process testing (first team to implement and report) and colleague mentoring and support.
• Organised a new and greatly improved Trading contractual agreement which brought together the existing Findel Education Trading manual and new documents including an Ethical trading policy and questionnaire to help minimise unwanted risk and exposure.
• Re-engineered a number of existing products to produce an average cost saving of 10% mid season.
• Managed a number of projects to consider different elements of the On-Time In Full (OTIF) and Best in Class mandates, including a feasibility study into different solutions to excessive cost prices incurred when delivering to Northern Ireland.
Responsibilities
• Reporting to the Senior Buyer
• Responsibility for category strategy implementation and development through the effective management of 1 interim buyer (maternity cover), 2 junior buyers (managing smaller, less demanding ranges of products) and 2 assistant buyers.
• ERP/MRP Programs used: SAP, AXAPTA
• Market trend analysis, supplier intelligence and customer research, build a successful constantly evolving profitable and dynamic range of products for inclusion in annual branded catalogues in-line with all financial and brand requirements and ideals, utilising current and forecasted sales information and statistical analysis to aid with range selection and development.
• Develop new and innovative products or additions to existing product ranges through New Product Development or strategic sourcing both UK and Low Cost Countries (LCC) to help increase sales,
• Management of a range of furniture products approx 7000 distinct product types or variations.
◦ Additional management and monitoring of Audio/Visual and Site Services ranges.
• Negotiation and management of contractual agreements including Cost pricing and structure including Cost Modelling, Lead times, Exclusivity deals, Trading Agreements, Marketing Development Funding (MDF) and Sales Driven Rebates.
Achievements
• In line with a company directive to reduce costs by 5% I conducted extensive Formal Tenders, Cost Price Negotiations, Informal Benchmarking exercises and Sales rebate restructuring producing a collective 8% saving (approx £800K) across a £10m product range, 3% higher than targeted.
• Helped to introduce a new company wide Category Management process to help increase efficiency and buying effectiveness. Duties included process testing (first team to implement and report) and colleague mentoring and support.
• Organised a new and greatly improved Trading contractual agreement which brought together the existing Findel Education Trading manual and new documents including an Ethical trading policy and questionnaire to help minimise unwanted risk and exposure.
• Re-engineered a number of existing products to produce an average cost saving of 10% mid season.
• Managed a number of projects to consider different elements of the On-Time In Full (OTIF) and Best in Class mandates, including a feasibility study into different solutions to excessive cost prices incurred when delivering to Northern Ireland.
Audio, Interim, Axapta, Storage, Office, Development, Testing, Monitoring, Category Management, Support, Implementation, Marketing, Less, Sourcing, Sales, Management, Mentoring, ERP, SAP, Research, Product development
2008 - 2009
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Fabrications Buyer
Broxap LTD.
Broxap is one of the country's leading manufacturer of street furniture, which employ over 300 people nationwide and has an annual turnover in excess of £40 million. I managed a spend of £2.5 million per annum and I was responsible for all purchasing activity for the Litterbins division of Broxap LTD
• Reporting to the Purchasing Manager.
• Standing objectives were to reduce cost, increase market penetration, and improve supplier efficiency and management, development of new off shore resources.
• ERP/MRP Program used: AX (AXAPTA)
Responsibilities
• Responsibility for all purchasing activity within the Litterbins department with frequent indirect procurement requirements.
• Goods purchased include raw material (Coiled Steel Sheet), sub-contracted services and finished goods
• Managing a rolling program of projects including additional resources when required.
Achievements
• Comprehensive cost bench marking process resulting in savings in excess of £75,000 over a 10 month period.
• Relocation of in-house product finishing to a core sub contractor. This had a twofold effect of reducing cost by an estimated 5% and increasing in-house manufacturing capacity from 500 units pm to 1000+ units pm
• Introduction of a new Powder coating supplier, this had allowed for a greater number of colours to be stocked with the supplier and reduced costs by 25% equating to an approximate £30,000 saving for the coming 12month period.
• Off shore sourcing (LCC) of the most common units to India and China has currently created a 15% saving on UK unit prices with a potential further saving of 37% depending on future consignment quantities.
• Reporting to the Purchasing Manager.
• Standing objectives were to reduce cost, increase market penetration, and improve supplier efficiency and management, development of new off shore resources.
• ERP/MRP Program used: AX (AXAPTA)
Responsibilities
• Responsibility for all purchasing activity within the Litterbins department with frequent indirect procurement requirements.
• Goods purchased include raw material (Coiled Steel Sheet), sub-contracted services and finished goods
• Managing a rolling program of projects including additional resources when required.
Achievements
• Comprehensive cost bench marking process resulting in savings in excess of £75,000 over a 10 month period.
• Relocation of in-house product finishing to a core sub contractor. This had a twofold effect of reducing cost by an estimated 5% and increasing in-house manufacturing capacity from 500 units pm to 1000+ units pm
• Introduction of a new Powder coating supplier, this had allowed for a greater number of colours to be stocked with the supplier and reduced costs by 25% equating to an approximate £30,000 saving for the coming 12month period.
• Off shore sourcing (LCC) of the most common units to India and China has currently created a 15% saving on UK unit prices with a potential further saving of 37% depending on future consignment quantities.
ERP, Procurement, Management, Sourcing, Development, China, Axapta, Manager
2007 - 2008
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Project Manager
Bentley Motors Aftersales Department.
(After Sales New Model Launches)
Bentley Motors has been producing high end luxury vehicles since the very early part of the 20th century and has been at the forefront ever since, employing over 5000 people worldwide in excess of 1.3 billion Euros.
Reporting to the Purchasing Manager with standing objectives were to reduce cost, reduce lead-time, maximise stock availability.
Responsibilities
• Goods Purchased include: unfinished body panels, electronic components, textiles (raw form & finished) and finished saleable goods (after sales promotional items i.e. over mats, clothing and model cars)
• Liaising with other departments to ensure the Aftersales department position is considered when deciding on an engineering change.
• Obtaining quotations, purchasing and ensuring on time deliveries for all new components throughout the different disciplines i.e. interior, drive train, electrical.
Achievements.
• Increase of components available for the original model launch project from 5% to 80% within a six week period
• Development of full KPI's system to enable more informed decisions to be made on future issues.
Bentley Motors has been producing high end luxury vehicles since the very early part of the 20th century and has been at the forefront ever since, employing over 5000 people worldwide in excess of 1.3 billion Euros.
Reporting to the Purchasing Manager with standing objectives were to reduce cost, reduce lead-time, maximise stock availability.
Responsibilities
• Goods Purchased include: unfinished body panels, electronic components, textiles (raw form & finished) and finished saleable goods (after sales promotional items i.e. over mats, clothing and model cars)
• Liaising with other departments to ensure the Aftersales department position is considered when deciding on an engineering change.
• Obtaining quotations, purchasing and ensuring on time deliveries for all new components throughout the different disciplines i.e. interior, drive train, electrical.
Achievements.
• Increase of components available for the original model launch project from 5% to 80% within a six week period
• Development of full KPI's system to enable more informed decisions to be made on future issues.
Project Manager, Sales, Engineering, KPI, Development, Interior, Manager
2004 - 2007
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Buyer/Materials Planner
MKS Instruments (Spectra Products).
MSK Instruments (Spectra Products) have been producing Gas analysing equipment for the semi-conductor market for over 30 years, owned by a large US corporation (MKS instruments) with a site turnover of approximately £5m and employing 20 - 25 people.
I was initially employed as a materials planner with responsibility for stock management and work in progress, this role was expanded to incorporate the position of buyer
Responsibilities
• Procurement of all subcontracted services, i.e. Circuit board population, bespoke cabling, analyser building.
• Further purchasing responsibility for Facilities and Fleet management,
• Production of all work orders required for factory production
• Management of 5 suppliers ensuring all prices were agreed and all products arrived on time for the strict manufacturing schedule.
I was initially employed as a materials planner with responsibility for stock management and work in progress, this role was expanded to incorporate the position of buyer
Responsibilities
• Procurement of all subcontracted services, i.e. Circuit board population, bespoke cabling, analyser building.
• Further purchasing responsibility for Facilities and Fleet management,
• Production of all work orders required for factory production
• Management of 5 suppliers ensuring all prices were agreed and all products arrived on time for the strict manufacturing schedule.
Procurement, Management, Analyzes, Production
My education
2017
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Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
N/A, Level 5 CIPS
N/A, Level 5 CIPS
2012
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2015
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
N/a, Level 4 CIPS
N/a, Level 4 CIPS
1996
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2000
Sheffield Hallam University
Bachelors, Industrial
Bachelors, Industrial
1993
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1996
Mid Cheshire College
Hndhncorequivalent, Technical Illustration
Hndhncorequivalent, Technical Illustration
1986
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1992
Verdin High School
Secondary, N/a
Secondary, N/a
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