CV Buyer 1
- 1. Kevyn Price 16 Lady Tyler Terrace Rhymney, Gwent NP22 5PL (Mobile) 07988 896854: (Home) 01685 842783 (Email) kevyn_price@yahoo.com PERSONAL PROFILE: An experienced Purchasing/Stores Manager of 15 years, with a proven track record of success improving performance and profitability, across diverse businesses. Results orientated and quality focused, with excellent stores control, procurement, relationship and management skills. A pro-active leader, who empowers colleagues, builds cohesive teams that achieve company objectives and individual agreed targets. ACHIEVEMENTS: Negotiation/Stores Control/Purchasing: Negotiated with UK and European venders to supply production and engineering requirements Responsible for regular stock cycle counts, ensuring stock accuracy at all times Reduced spending costs through rationalising supplier base by 45% over 2 years Achieved a 7% saving on department expenditure within 12 months Consistently achieved and exceeded agreed sales, profitability and customer targets Proven mastery of procurement process, completing actions and designated lead times Attention to Detail: Conducted internal audits to ISO 9002 Standards. Risk assessed manufacturing and stores. Implemented continuous improvement with management approval. Issued set-up tooling and parts to production to required timescales Implemented strategic long and short term business plans including forecasting and projections of Fast Moving Consumable Goods (FMCG). Monitored and improved supplier performance, ensured products met high standards through the 5 rights of procurement structure. Advanced user of Microsoft (ECDL), social media and digital websites. Relationship/Sales Management: Proactively generated new customers and income streams both through face to face and other communication options, over a diverse range of products. Influenced client to purchase best deals for their needs. (8-12 per week OT 6 per week)(BSKYB). Built excellent client relationships and networks, maintained long term relationships with suppliers. Managed all 3rd party contracts in relation to contact payment & renewal. Discussed and placated areas of concern with providers, offering solution and feedback to client. Scheduled meetings with 3rd party providers maintaining networks and identifying services and products. People Management: Coached, mentored and delivered training to staff, colleagues, including best practise, procedures including health and safety. Identified develop needs in others and conducted performance appraisals. Introduced a Supply Added Value Ensured (SAVE) Scheme, reducing stores head count by 50%.
- 2. CAREER HISTORY: Richards & Appleby Ltd Purchasing Expeditor Apr 2016 Present Amazon Stower/Packer Nov 2015 Feb 2016 Connect Assist Customer Service Advisor Oct 2015 - Nov 2015 AJ Direct Sales Field Sales Executive Sep 2015 Oct 2015 Jobcentre Plus Jobseekers Allowance Jun 2015 Aug 2015 Webuyanycar.com Retail Branch Manager Dec 2024 May 2015 Inspire Field Marketing Merchandiser Oct 2014 Dec 2014 BSKYB Direct Sales Advisor Mar 2012 Sep 2014 RIS Insulation Ltd Field Sales Energy Advisor Feb 2008 Mar 2012 British Gas Field Sales Advisor Mar 2005 Feb 2008 Budelpack Rhymney Ltd Buyer/Tech. Stores Supervisor Sep 1989 Feb 2005 EARLY CAREER INCLUDES: Peters Food Services Ltd Despatch Clerk Scandinavian Design Ltd Forklift & Stock Controller Royal Navy Stores Accountant PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) NVQ Level 2 in Business Improvement Techniques RSA 1 & 2 Clait Basic Bookkeeping RSA Stage 1 Storekeeping (Royal Navy) Basic Engineering Skills 7 CSE Qualifications, including Maths and English Positively working towards MCIPS Diploma PERSONAL: Full Driving Licence Active Committee Member (Transport Officer) Rhymney Silurian Male Choir Volunteer Member of Rhymney Community Fund Committee