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Work History
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Interests
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James Groom

Low Fell, Gateshead,Tyne & Wear

Summary

Motivated and industrious Technical Buyer with automotive sector experience, combining commercial insight with a Mechanical Engineering degree. A proactive, communicative team player with a strong understanding of both engineering principles and commercial operations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Buyer

Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK
Sunderland
09.2022 - Current
  • Directly managed the account of Nissan's largest supplier.
  • Sourced parts from various international suppliers to maintain profit margins and cost competitiveness.
  • Developed purchasing strategies to meet company objectives and goals effectively.
  • Monitored market fluctuations to make informed buying decisions.

Supplier Quality Engineer

Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK
Sunderland
09.2020 - 10.2021
  • Coordinated with procurement team to support vendor selection process.
  • Tracked non-conformance trends and initiated remedial actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Compiled detailed monthly reports on supplier performance metrics for senior management review.
  • Improved supplier quality performance by implementing rigorous audit processes.

Engineer (Summer Internship)

GE Power
Newcastle upon Tyne
06.2017 - 06.2017
  • Worked alongside engineers in various departments such as: management/financial, mechanical, electrical and design.
  • Supported the design of pipework for a Norwegian power station using 3D modelling software.
  • Gained experience using a laser scanner to capture highly accurate models and measurements of buildings and complex objects.

Education

BEng (Hons) - Mechanical Engineering

Northumbria University
Newcastle, Tyne & Wear
09.2018 - 07.2022

Skills

Supplier management

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Accomplishments

  • Implemented quality tracking/management procedure to identify 'at risk' suppliers requiring intervention consequently leading to zero suppliers with subpar quality.
  • Successfully prevented numerous halts in production due to supply chain issues and vendor financial difficulty.
  • Sourced various international suppliers within budget allowing for a more profitable end product.


Interests

Fitness
Football
Film
Music

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Buyer

Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK
09.2022 - Current

Supplier Quality Engineer

Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK
09.2020 - 10.2021

BEng (Hons) - Mechanical Engineering

Northumbria University
09.2018 - 07.2022

Engineer (Summer Internship)

GE Power
06.2017 - 06.2017

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