Crewe, England, United Kingdom
Experienced Group Category Manager with a successful record of delivering material cost savings across categories including Capex, MRO, Direct and Indirect spend. CIPS qualified - 2023 CIMA qualified - 2001 Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and Negotiation skills including a proven record of delivering material annual cost savings to the P&L, improving company cash flow position whilst ensuring quality of product, availability, safety, compliance, and measuring supplier performance via KPIs during quarterly review meetings and regular face to face interaction. Strong communicator and team player, supporting both internal and external stakeholders and developing mutually beneficial long-term relationships with Suppliers and Customers, and ensuring all contractual obligations are met. Commercial lead on £3m Capital Investment Programme evaluating global Grounds Care & Agricultural sector manufacturers of Tractors & Ride on Mowers and hand held tools, including global brands: John Deere, Toro, Iseki, Kubota, Stihl, Valtra & Husqvarna Focus not only on upfront acquisition cost but also on, MRO, Training, Warranty, Logistics, Service, Quality, and Safety - full Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) In my spare time Freelance radio football commentator - May 2019 commentated for Radio Wave on the FA Trophy final at Wembley Stadium between AFC Fylde and Leyton Orient. Also covered Bolton Wanderers, Blackpool, Crewe Alexandra, Macclesfield Town, Salford City, Altrincham, England Under 18s/19s/20s and 21s. I am also a regular contributor to BBC squad goals programme at Media City, Salford Quays.
Procurement Strategy, Supplier Relationship Management, Commercial Negotiations, Fleet Management (Cars and Vans) IT Hardware Contract Management
As Procurement Manager for Balfour Beatty Rail my objectives are to support the CRSA (Central Rail Systems Alliance) by delivering the following benefits: 1. Cost Benefits/Cost Avoidance 2. Value for the client - 3 E’s 3. Contract Management 4. Supplier Relationship Management 5. Negotiation 6. Focus on Safety 7. Value - Quality, Capability, Sustainability, Delivery, Cost 8. Budgetary Control 9. Corporate Social Responsibility - volunteering days, support charities, ethical supply chain 10. Have Fun within a positive team environment
Responsible for Supplier Relationship Category Management, Negotiating and successfully implementing improved Commercial trading terms with Briggs Equipment UK Ltd group strategic supply partners with a focus on Capex and MRO expenditure. Successfully completed Level 4 and Level 5 of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) exams. Actively studying final Level 6 exams leading to award of MCIPS. CIMA Qualified Ensure safety, availability of product & quality of supply through robust sourcing processes & support improved operational performance by agreement of SLAs, KPIs and regular quarterly supplier review meetings. Work collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders including Operations, Legal & Account Management, Suppliers and Customers to help drive incremental sales opportunities, and sell the benefits of the established and growing Briggs Equipment Group.