Adrian Taylor
Halifax,West Yorkshire
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in negotiation, and developed excellent relationships with key vendors such as HP, Canon, Brother and Epson.
Managed a team of procurement professionals developing their skills that helped us become a model within the industry whilst delivering measurable savings and efficiency improvements through consultative engagement.
Expert in FMCG environments with a knowledge of various purchasing systems gathered over 30 years of experience.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
24
24
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Purchasing manager
Exertis Supplies
Elland, West Yorkshire
11.2012 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with vendors; ensured high-quality goods at competitive prices.
- Award winning collaboration helping with a successful warehouse relocation including seamless transition of circa £10m of stock whilst maintaining a high level of fill rates.
- Worked closely with key customers utilising skills gained in previous sales roles.
- Negotiated contracts effectively to secure advantageous terms for the business.
- Managed stock control efficiently increasing productivity.
- Improved supplier relationships by conducting regular review meetings and addressing concerns promptly.
Production Operative
McVitties
Halifax, West Yorkshire
07.2009 - 05.2012
Sales Manager
Cotterill Business Supplies
Halifax, West Yorkshire
06.2005 - 03.2009
Sales Executive
DTR Supplies
Halifax, West Yorkshire
07.2002 - 07.2005
Sales Executive
ISA International
Bradford, West Yorkshire
03.1995 - 07.2002
Warehouse/Sales
Cotterill Business Supplies
Halifax, West Yorkshire
01.1989 - 03.1995
Education
GCE - Maths
Crossley Heath Grammar School
Halifax, Calderdale 09.1982 - 07.1987
GCE - English Language
Crossley Heath Grammar School
Halifax, Calderdale 09.1982 - 07.1987
16 + - French
Crossley Heath Grammar School
Halifax, Calderdale 09.1982 - 07.1987
16 + - German
Crossley Heath Grammar School
Halifax, Calderdale 09.1982 - 07.1987
CSE - Geography
Crossley Heath Grammar School
Halifax, Calderdale 09.1982 - 07.1987
Skills
- Negotiation
- Product knowledge
- Vendor relations
Affiliations
- Halifax RLFC Season Ticket Holder
- King Cross Park RLFC Member
- Travelling
- Gym Member
- Walking
- Socialising
Timeline
Purchasing manager
Exertis Supplies
11.2012 - Current
Production Operative
McVitties
07.2009 - 05.2012
Sales Manager
Cotterill Business Supplies
06.2005 - 03.2009
Sales Executive
DTR Supplies
07.2002 - 07.2005
Sales Executive
ISA International
03.1995 - 07.2002
Warehouse/Sales
Cotterill Business Supplies
01.1989 - 03.1995
GCE - Maths
Crossley Heath Grammar School
09.1982 - 07.1987
GCE - English Language
Crossley Heath Grammar School
09.1982 - 07.1987
16 + - French
Crossley Heath Grammar School
09.1982 - 07.1987
16 + - German
Crossley Heath Grammar School
09.1982 - 07.1987
CSE - Geography
Crossley Heath Grammar School
09.1982 - 07.1987