CARYS FREEMAN-ELSTON
Tredegar
Summary
Highly skilled professional with expertise in ERP software proficiency, supplier performance measurement, and supplier checks. Demonstrates excellent communication, administration, organisational, and IT skills. Committed to delivering work to deadlines in high-pressure environments while maintaining a strong awareness of Health and Safety standards.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1994
1994
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Procurement Co-Ordinator
Alun Griffiths (Contractors) Ltd
01.2023 - 03.2025
- Played a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of the Procurement department by providing comprehensive administrative support
- Managed and maintained the Griffiths approved supplier list, ensuring all suppliers met and upheld relevant third-party accreditations such as Constructionline
- Proactively monitored supplier compliance, ensuring accreditation records were consistently updated to meet required standards
- Sending out price enquiries for materials and undertaking cost comparisons to ensure best value across all schemes
- Efficiently raised purchase orders using COINS ERP system, ensuring accuracy and adherence to procurement processes
- Aided the tendering process by sending out price enquiries, chasing and collating responses to meet deadlines for tender submissions
- Maintained clear communication with suppliers and internal teams to resolve queries, ensuring seamless coordination within the supply chain
Receptionist/Administrator
Alun Griffiths (Contractors) Ltd
01.2016 - 01.2023
- Managed a fast-paced reception area in a busy construction company, greeting visitors, handling incoming calls and messages, and ensuring all inquiries were directed promptly and professionally
- Managing incoming and outgoing mail efficiently
- Monitored multiple company email accounts, distributing emails to the appropriate contacts to ensure efficient communication
- Coordinated meeting room bookings, provided general support to staff, and managed office supply orders to maintain a well-organised and fully equipped workspace
- Raised invoices and credit notes for clients, including Welsh Government, BGCBC, and RCT CBC
- Maintained accurate records of monthly payment applications, ensuring all client information was up to date
- Logged and processed purchase order requests for materials and supplies across multiple contracts, efficiently resolving any related queries
- Managed contract setup processes, including logging new contracts in company systems and issuing contract numbers to relevant sites
Receptionist/Administrator
Carillion A465 Dualling Section 3
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Managed a dynamic construction site reception, welcoming visitors, handling telephone inquiries, coordinating meeting room bookings, and overseeing catering and stationery supplies
- Supported a £116 million project with a peak staff of 85 and a workforce exceeding 250, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations
- Produced a quarterly staff newsletter, compiling key updates and achievements to enhance internal communication
- Administered data entry for the site’s Don’t Walk By safety initiative, processing 300–400 safety observation cards per month
- Assisted with general administrative tasks, including filing, copying, and creating site posters
- Scanned and uploaded data to the 4Projects extranet management system, ensuring accurate and organised documentation
- Successfully completed an NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration while managing responsibilities in a fast-paced construction environment
Assistant School Support Officer
Georgetown Primary School
01.2012 - 01.2013
Production Operative
Shorewoods
01.2004 - 01.2007
Production Operative
LG Electronics
01.1999 - 01.2004
Production Operative
LCR Components
01.1994 - 01.1999
Education
NVQ LEVEL 2 - Business Administration
Holistic Therapies Level 2 - undefined
GCSE’s - Maths, English and Welsh
Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Good administration and organisational skills
- Excellent IT skills
- Pride in work
- Excellent awareness of Health and Safety
- Ability to deliver work to deadline in a high-pressure environment
- ERP software proficiency
- Supplier performance measurement
- Supplier checks
Affiliations
- Treasurer of local Communitee Centre
Timeline
Procurement Co-Ordinator
Alun Griffiths (Contractors) Ltd
01.2023 - 03.2025
Receptionist/Administrator
Alun Griffiths (Contractors) Ltd
01.2016 - 01.2023
Receptionist/Administrator
Carillion A465 Dualling Section 3
01.2013 - 01.2016
Assistant School Support Officer
Georgetown Primary School
01.2012 - 01.2013
Production Operative
Shorewoods
01.2004 - 01.2007
Production Operative
LG Electronics
01.1999 - 01.2004
Production Operative
LCR Components
01.1994 - 01.1999
Holistic Therapies Level 2 - undefined
GCSE’s - Maths, English and Welsh
Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw
NVQ LEVEL 2 - Business Administration
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