Michael Powell

Buying professional, part-time rugby coach

Cwmbrân, Wales, United Kingdom

About

A purchasing professional with 25 years’ experience in both indirect, and direct purchasing, procurement, and logistics Versatile professional with experience and knowledge across multiple disciplines within purchasing and procurement A tried and tested supplier management specialist experienced in delivering performance-enhancing methodologies. Dedicated and motivated individual with a proven track record of business wide cost savings and supply chain synergies Experienced man-manager with unique experience in managing team members overseas. A multi skilled and loyal professional, with an excellent breadth of experience in a pressured 24/7 working environment. An accomplished and confident decision-maker Experienced in international trade, customs formalities and regulations, and confident buying in multiple currencies. Well-versed and skilled in stakeholder management and OLA service delivery

Experience

  • Senior Buyer at Siltbuster Ltd
    Feb 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Purchasing and Logistics Manager at DVS Ltd
    Mar 2021 - Dec 2024 · 3 yrs 10 mos

  • Idwal (2 yrs)
    • Head of Surveyor Management
      Jan 2020 - Feb 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Supplier Manager
      Mar 2019 - Jan 2020 · 11 mos

  • GRAIG SHIP MANAGEMENT LIMITED (8 yrs 11 mos)
    • Key Supplier Manager
      Jul 2015 - Jan 2020 · 4 yrs 7 mos

    • Senior Buyer
      May 2013 - Jan 2020 · 6 yrs 9 mos

    • Purchaser
      Mar 2011 - May 2013 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Buyer at Quinn Group
    Feb 2010 - Nov 2010 · 10 mos