Fay Williams
Hockering,Norfolk
Summary
A driven individual with strong commercial background looking for an opportunity to bring these skills to a local business. Having a customer focussed way of working and continuing to be part of a high performing team I hope to fulfil this in a role within a family business committed to community and all things local.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work history
Head of Buying
Sainsburys
Coventry
01.2013 - 05.2024
- Accountable for Toys and Nursery P & L for both Sainsburys and Argos retail channels
- Responsible for team training, objective setting and personal development to achieve category targets and career goals.
- Managed the product portfolio, sourcing and profitability with suppliers as well as direct sourcing for Chad Valley and Cuggle brands.
Senior Buyer
Comet
Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire
03.2012 - 11.2012
- Responsible for the range, profitability and supplier management in the Laundry Category
- Worked with retail to deliver training, online content and store promotions ensuring executional success
Buying Manager
Best Buy
North Acton, Ealing
01.2009 - 02.2012
- Managed contracts, range, suppliers and profit for new start up business, both online and in store
- Delivered planograms and full stored execution for all openings alongside training for all colleagues
Buying Manager and Various Roles
Dixons Retail
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
07.1987 - 04.2008
- Initially worked in stores as Assistant Manager then at head office in various buying roles from Admin Assistant to Buying Manager
- My final role was to deliver cost savings and support buying teams with analytics and insight to leverage supplier negotiations to improve profitability
Education
Dane Court Grammar School
Broadstairs, KentSkills
- Team orientated
- Customer focussed
- Multitasking and time management
- Highly professional
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Flexible and reliable
- Learning agility and adaptability
Affiliations
- Gardening , watercolour art , travel and all things outdoors
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head of Buying
Sainsburys
01.2013 - 05.2024
Senior Buyer
Comet
03.2012 - 11.2012
Buying Manager
Best Buy
01.2009 - 02.2012
Buying Manager and Various Roles
Dixons Retail
07.1987 - 04.2008
Dane Court Grammar School