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Specialist Buyer at John Craig. I am passionate about buying. I have both buying and direct sourcing experience and this affords me a rounded insight when it comes to cost negotiations and supplier management. I am responsible for strategy development and execution. I buy get to know the customer and purchase according to historical sales and new trends; this helps me maximise sales and achieve or exceed my KPIs and grab more and more market share.
In my current role, my main function is strategy development, purchasing and managing supply chain; I have also made meaningful contribution towards business analysis, product development, supplier management and marketing content planning. My sourcing and buying experience has allowed me to gain considerable experience in negotiations of costs and payment terms with suppliers; order raising and management; spend management; Product performance management and turning on more of what makes money and negotiating with suppliers how to deal with slower selling products; testing new products; Sourcing new suppliers where necessary; Supplier performance management.
I work well as an individual but also as part of a team and I have strong communication skills. I pride myself in being honest in the manner I conduct business. I have worked in fast paced and ever changing environments and I adapt quickly. I am looking for growth and a new challenge and want to be part of a dynamic environment where I can grow in my career. I believe in working hard and smart, I enjoy achieving my goals. I enjoy developing new friendships with my customers and colleagues. I think my experience thus far as well as my educational background make me a good candidate for this position and I would like the opportunity to prove myself. Thank you for your time and consideration, I look forward to hearing from you.
