Christopher Dixon
Brentwood
Summary
I currently work at the Bank of England where I started as a Tendering Analayst in the procurement team in 2024. I then was promoted to an acting up role as commercial analyst which is where I am now. Before this I worked as a Buyer within the construction industry for Harmonix Construction Ltd for over two years, entering the industry straight after completing A levels. I am currently also studying for my level 4 CIPS Diploma in Procurement and Supply Operations after I completed level 3 late last year.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Commercial analyst
Bank of England
City of London, London
2024.06 - Current
- Achieved improved efficiency by implementing new procurement procedures.
- Maintained updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices.
- Advised on procurement strategies to fulfil organisational objectives effectively.
- Established strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers, to ensure the best outcome is achieved.
- Coordinated with internal teams for efficient procurement planning.
- Liaised closely with legal department in drafting contractual agreements with vendors.
- Liaised with suppliers to facilitate shipment of materials, reducing lead times.
- Ran end to end procurement processes.
- Ensured all procurement processes I was apart of met the new public sector procurement regulations.
Buyer
Harmonix Construction Limited
City of London, London
2021.08 - 2023.12
- Built and managed supplier contact and maintained lasting relationships.
- Contacted suppliers to resolve price, quality and delivery issues.
- Negotiated contracts and improved prices and terms with suppliers to make business savings.
- Researched and purchased specialised equipment and materials for company use.
- Assessed and resolved logistic challenges to meet delivery deadlines.
- Identified stock quantity and quality, delivery times and other contract conditions to be met.
- Monitored delivery progress and contacted clients and suppliers to minimise delivery delays.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge and complied with purchasing and contracting regulations.
- Established delivery schedules to ensure sites adequately stocked at all times.
- Maintained strong working relationships with suppliers and vendors to obtain favourable contract terms.
- Communicated closely with stakeholders, including vendors and merchants, helping to secure well-timed deliveries.
- Pricing up drawings for tenders.
- Kept track of purchase orders using a system called Evolution.
- Maintained up to date spreadsheets on hire purchase equipment.
Kitchen assistant
Greene King Brewery
Ingrave, Essex
2018.11 - 2021.07
- Carried out regular rubbish removal, mopping and sweeping, maintaining clean kitchen environments throughout service shifts.
- Cleared tables to remove dirty utensils and leftover food items.
- Took orders and portioned food for delivery to client tables.
- Utilised storage effectively to keep kitchen equipment and supplies safely and clearly organised.
- Cooperated well with kitchen teams, improving workflow and raising working standards.
- Observed health and hygiene standards to minimise food contamination.
- Used kitchen equipment as instructed and to safety protocols.
- Completed final assemblies on dishes for service to customers.
- Assisted chefs with preparing and presenting food, employing meticulous attention to detail and quality standards.
Education
A-Levels - Sociology
The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
Upminster, HAV 2019.09 - 6 2021
A-Levels - Business Studies
The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
Upminster, HAV 2019.09 - 6 2021
A-Levels - Religious Studies
The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
Upminster, HAV 2019.09 - 6 2021
GCSEs - English Language
The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
Upminster, HAV 2017.09 - 6 2019
GCSEs - Mathematics
The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
Upminster, HAV 2017.09 - 6 2019
GCSEs - Business Studies
The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
Upminster, HAV 2017.09 - 6 2019
GCSEs - Religious Studies
The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
Upminster, HAV 2017.09 - 6 2019
GCSEs - History
The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
Upminster, HAV 2017.09 - 6 2019
GCSEs - English Literature
The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
Upminster, HAV 2017.09 - 6 2019
GCSEs - Physical Education
The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
Upminster, HAV 2017.09 - 6 2019
GCSEs - Combined Studies
The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
Upminster, HAV 2017.09 - 6 2019
Skills
- Team player
- Exemplary communication
- Positive supplier relations
- Procurement
- Patient
- Quick Learner
- Determined
- Self Motivated
Accomplishments
CIPS Level 3 Advanced certificate in Procurement and Supply
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze award.
Twice National schools Biathlon finalist.
Jack Petchey achievement award for dedication to swimming whilst at Brentwood S.C.
I was awarded a place at The Coopers Company and Coborn School through sports aptitude where I finished 3rd out of 400 applicants.
Level 1 ICT functional skills.
Timeline
Commercial analyst
Bank of England
2024.06 - Current
Buyer
Harmonix Construction Limited
2021.08 - 2023.12
A-Levels - Sociology
The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
2019.09 - 6 2021
A-Levels - Business Studies
The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
2019.09 - 6 2021
A-Levels - Religious Studies
The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
2019.09 - 6 2021
Kitchen assistant
Greene King Brewery
2018.11 - 2021.07
GCSEs - English Language
The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
2017.09 - 6 2019
GCSEs - Mathematics
The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
2017.09 - 6 2019
GCSEs - Business Studies
The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
2017.09 - 6 2019
GCSEs - Religious Studies
The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
2017.09 - 6 2019
GCSEs - History
The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
2017.09 - 6 2019
GCSEs - English Literature
The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
2017.09 - 6 2019
GCSEs - Physical Education
The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
2017.09 - 6 2019
GCSEs - Combined Studies
The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
2017.09 - 6 2019