Darran John Phillips
Brecon,Powys
Summary
I am currently 1 of 2 Senior Buyers for Alun Griffiths Contractors , with 35 years experience in Civil Engineering and Construction Procurement. I have worked on various sectors within the Construction/Civil Engineering industry such as Roads, Bridges, Public Realm Schemes, Energy such as Nuclear, Coal, Hydro Electric and Bio Energy, Flood Alleviation, Water (Sewer), Schools, Multiplex Cinemas, Retail Units and others. I hold myself to high standards and my considerable experience encompasses working at pace to deliver the day to day running of the business, a pragmatic approach to management over staff and an analytical approach to driving improvement in all areas. I am comfortable leading in complex negotiations able to build relationships at every level of the organisation hierarchy, and have a proven track record of finding six figure savings opportunities for the company. I bring a wealth of experience and commercial awareness from my employment in rail, utilities, civils, and highways industries, with a particular expertise in materials.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Buyer
Alun Griffiths Contractors
Abergavenny
01.2021 - Current
- The company has recently introduced a new ERP system July 2024 and this has involved some major changes including the introduction of a Procurement Team, headed up by 2 x Senior Buyers
- Working as part of a team of 8 responsible for the Procurement of materials, Subcontractors and Agency Workers within the timescales required
- Supporting Pre-Contract Procurement by obtaining quotations for goods and services, to meet deadlines for tender submissions
- Responsible for the compliance of the Supply Chain to maintain our internal approved suppliers
- Producing Cost comparisons and Procurement savings Reports
- Optimised procurement processes with streamlined strategies.
- Led cross-functional team meetings to promote collaboration in procurement tasks.
Buyer
Alun Griffiths Contractors
Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
05.2015 - 01.2021
- Responsible for the procurement of materials, and subcontractors, under budget and within the timescales required
- Supporting Pre- Contract Procurement by obtaining quotations for goods and services, to meet deadlines for tender submissions
- Responsible for the commercial assessment of PQQ form Subcontractors to ensure compliance of requirements and standards
- Producing Cost comparisons and Procurement savings Reports
- Attended Meet the buyer events, building a strong network within the industry.
Supply Chain Manager
Morgan Sindall
Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot
08.2007 - 04.2015
- Working within Welsh Water, Rail, and Building Divisions throughout the South and West Wales Areas, covering all aspects of Construction Work
- Responsibility for the procurement of materials, plant and subcontractors, under budget and within the timescales required
- Identifying Cost reduction and efficiency opportunities to contribute to the overall business strategy / minimise cost
- Supporting Pre- Contract Procurement and work winning for future pipeline works
- Dealing with queries from Site/suppliers, tender enquiries
- Responsible for the commercial assessment of PQQ form Subcontractors to ensure compliance of requirements and standards
- Responsible for the collection of Supplier/Subcontractor performance scoring and addressing poor performance and agreeing corrective actions required
- Producing Cost comparisons and procuring within budget and to required program
- Implemented a new vendor selection process, enhancing business partnerships.
- Worked within the AMP Alliance across parties re categories to ensure consistent procurement, leading to ownership of categories for the whole Alliance.
Regional Buyer
Dean & Dyball
Swansea, City and County of Swansea
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Working within the regional office, responsible for all material procurement on Civil Engineering Contracts and Construction Projects throughout Wales
- Ensured timely delivery of products, maintaining customer satisfaction levels high.
Procurement Manager
Morgan Est
Newport, Newport
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Responsible for all purchasing of materials as part of the team that delivered the £50m Newport SDR and Usk Crossing
- Was awarded Green Apple award for 95% of all aggregates bought on the contract was recycled
- Oversaw the creation of purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance at all times.
- Achieved cost reduction with strategic sourcing and vendor negotiations.
Sub Contract Buyer
Thyssen
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Responsible for all Material and Sub Contract Negotiations throughout South Wales and across country up to London
Buyer
Churngold Construction
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Responsible for the procurement of materials and small tools on Groundworks projects throughout the SouthWest
- Maintaining and managing weekly hire reports to all sites throughout the areas of operation to avoid overcharging and invoice queries
Regional Buyer
Taylor Woodrow
01.1990 - 01.2000
- Working on a wide variety of projects and disciplines including Highways, Nuclear, Water, Power Generation, Flood Alleviation and Multiplex Cinemas
Education
A Level - 6 O Levels
Blaengwawr Comprehensive
01.1978 - 01.1983
Skills
- Excellent communicator
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of Excel
- Knowledge of Word
- Experience with COINS database (ERP System)
- Teamwork
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to meet strict deadlines
- Materials requirement planning
Affiliations
- Hiking
- Woodwroking
Timeline
Senior Buyer
Alun Griffiths Contractors
01.2021 - Current
Buyer
Alun Griffiths Contractors
05.2015 - 01.2021
Supply Chain Manager
Morgan Sindall
08.2007 - 04.2015
Regional Buyer
Dean & Dyball
01.2005 - 01.2007
Procurement Manager
Morgan Est
01.2002 - 01.2005
Sub Contract Buyer
Thyssen
01.2001 - 01.2002
Buyer
Churngold Construction
01.2000 - 01.2001
Regional Buyer
Taylor Woodrow
01.1990 - 01.2000
A Level - 6 O Levels
Blaengwawr Comprehensive
01.1978 - 01.1983
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