Beverley Clay
Purchase Manager
Preston,Lancashire
Summary
Veteran Purchasing Manager bringing 10 years of experience focused on actualizing high-quality, cost-effective procurement solutions. Talented in leading projects, directing logistics and managing inventory needs. Dedicated to maintaining schedules and budgets while enhancing operational performance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Purchase Manager
Darwen Diesels Ltd
BLACKBURN
02.2008 - Current
- Negotiated contract terms with vendors to balance cash flow against possible price savings with technical and operational input from stakeholders and colleagues.
- Established achievement targets and identified actions to reach objectives and operational goals.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
- Enacted policies while avoiding shortages of critical materials and supplies.
- Approved or rejected prices, terms and deliveries not in line with policy.
- Recorded price histories, vendor relationship issues and purchasing document terms on our company software & Microsoft Office.
- Used company software & Microsoft Office to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Collaborated with key stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance with purchasing strategy.
- Operated in accordance with health, safety and environmental policies and procedures for safety and well-being of staff and visitors.
- Managed, coached and developed high-performing buyers to meet objectives, deliver results and add value to purchasing department.
- Trained purchasing team to assess vendor capabilities, develop sources and evaluate vendor performance.
- Conducted re-negotiations with vendors on rejections, disposition and adjustment of purchased materials not meeting specifications.
- Reviewed and negotiated existing agreements to optimize commercial terms.
- Generated reports, documents and analysis in Ugenix company software for senior management review and approval.
- Progressed through various purchasing, warehousing and leadership roles.
- Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
- Organized receipts, purchases and documentation of finished goods, packaging, materials and ingredients.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Devised and executed annual purchasing plans and contracts.
- Worked with clients to resolve claim issues quickly and efficiently.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Decreased material expenses by 30% by managing tracking and supply.
- Contacted location managers and department supervisors to assess requirements.
- Identified and targeted critical procurement issues, saving the company money.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets and maintained permanent records.
- Received inbound phone calls from store managers and facility management associates, creating work orders and purchase orders to replace faulty or unsafe equipment or conditions.
- Maximized operational effectiveness across territory.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics and scheduling factors.
- Used Ugenix Software to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Established clear lines of communication between business and clients.
- Developed and initiated incentive and recognition programs for suppliers.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships and negotiated prices.
- Recommended market change solutions without compromising quality or service while optimizing cost.
Custody Detention Officer
GSL
Burnley
05.2006 - 02.2008
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Handled 25+ calls per shift to address enquiries and concerns.
- Offered friendly and efficient service & handled challenging situations with ease.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective relationships.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Supervised and controlled behavior of 15+ detained persons.
- Attended to feeding, housing and physical well-being of inmates.
- Inspected custody conditions and took action to rectify problems in order to meet regulations for health and safety.
- Took custody of people from arresting officers to begin processing into detention.
- Verified identification using specialist databases and methods such as fingerprinting.
- Processed detained persons through appropriate identification and documentation processes as part of booking procedures.
- Physically restrained detained persons during altercations using legal force.
- Regularly conducted security and safety checks.
- Maintained security and welfare.
- Processed detained persons by taking photographs and fingerprints.
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of activities and behaviors.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries.
- Created and maintained files.
- Built solid relationships with staff and detained persons to keep institution safe and secure.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
Associate of Arts - Photography
Blackburn College
Blackburn UK 09.1997 - 05.2001
No Degree - Forensic Science And Profiling Diploma
Online Course TQUK
Online 04.2001 -
City & Guilds - Logistics Management
NLTG
Lancashire 03.2014 - 08.2014
Skills
- Reporting knowledge
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
You only have to do a few things right in your life so long as you don’t do too many things wrong.
Warren Buffett
Timeline
City & Guilds - Logistics Management
NLTG
03.2014 - 08.2014
Purchase Manager
Darwen Diesels Ltd
02.2008 - Current
Custody Detention Officer
GSL
05.2006 - 02.2008
No Degree - Forensic Science And Profiling Diploma
Online Course TQUK
04.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Photography
Blackburn College
09.1997 - 05.2001
Certified Scuba Diver
BSAC certified Sports Diver, with our club we like to explore wrecks in the UK and Abroad and we have a great team who encourage each other to enhance our skills and learn new ones.
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