Jason Filkins
Runcorn,Cheshire
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in orchestrating supplier collaborations, utilizing strong negotiation skills to enhance margins and streamline purchasing processes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work history
Head Of Purchasing
Lift Manufacturing Industry
Flint, Flintshire
01.2019 - 09.2025
- Executed rollout, implementation, and monitoring of MRP system.
- Developed requisition system for company-wide utilisation.
- Streamlined and centralised procurement activities to enhance efficiency.
- Conducted internal audits as CQI/IRCA auditor across all departments.
- Mapped supply chain for core products and components.
- Redesigned audit programme for quality and supplier performance assessments.
- Negotiated contracts to secure advantageous terms for business operations.
- Achieved 25% reduction in inventory from original £1.2 million stock.
Manufacturing Buyer
Thames Valley Controls
Flint, Flintshire
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Led cost reduction project, achieving £165k savings against £2m expenditure.
- Secured £36k savings on product line with £98k annual spend.
- Reviewed and enhanced supplier performance metrics for continuous improvement.
- Consolidated supplier spend to optimise procurement efficiency.
- Established Approved Supplier List (ASL) and promoted its adoption company-wide.
- Verified compliance of specification data sheets with regulatory standards.
- Planned for future trends through high-value call-off contracts.
- Executed supplier audits in accordance with company procedures.
IT Services & Print Buyer
Ricoh UK ltd
Runcorn, Halton
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Established accurate ETAs to set customer expectations and meet service level agreements.
- Tracked cost avoidance, achieving targets of 10% on £50m turnover.
- Analysed consumer buying patterns to forecast future trends effectively.
- Negotiated pricing, quantities, and delivery timelines with suppliers to optimise procurement.
- Assessed purchase impacts on company sales and gross margins for strategic decision-making.
- Sourced alternative products to fulfil customer requirements efficiently.
- Expedited orders while keeping user departments and customers informed about delivery timelines.
- Maintained effective supplier database for streamlined procurement processes.
Purchasing Administrator
Ricoh UK ltd
Runcorn, Halton
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Created items on Oracle 11i for order processing with precision.
- Demonstrated administrative expertise and met deadlines in a busy environment.
- Collaborated with suppliers and customers on competitive pricing for sales and service quotes.
- Maintained strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and stakeholders.
- Handled internal and external queries via email and telephone.
- Processed, adjusted, and receipted purchase orders with attention to detail.
Customer Service Manager
Argos
Runcorn, Halton
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Achieved first 95% Mystery Shopper result, highest since store opening.
- Led team to consistently meet business targets and exceed service standards.
- Conducted risk assessments in compliance with company and government regulations.
- Trained and reviewed 25 staff members to elevate performance and job satisfaction.
- Utilised analytical skills for budgeting future sales and staffing needs, managing £4m turnover.
- Oversaw cash office procedures, balancing and banking up to £100k in cash.
Education
MCIPS - Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Chain
Chartered institute for procurement and supply chain
Liverpool 06.2016 -
CQI/IRCA Lead Auditor Quality - Alcumus
ISO9001
ManchesterRetail NVQ - Retails
Argos
Runcorn, Halton 01.2010 - 01.2012
Customer Service NVQ - Retail
Argos
Runcorn, Halton 01.2008 - 01.2010
10 GCSE’s - Maths, English, Science, IT
Halton High
Runcorn, Halton /1996 - /2001
Skills
- Managing/Collaborating with suppliers
- Strong negotiation skills
- Increasing Margins
- Inventory Management
- Materials requirements planning
- Budgeting and forecasting accuracy
- Purchasing process optimization
Custom
In my spare time I love spending time with family and friends, playing golf, football and cycling.
Timeline
Head Of Purchasing
Lift Manufacturing Industry
01.2019 - 09.2025
Manufacturing Buyer
Thames Valley Controls
01.2017 - 01.2019
MCIPS - Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Chain
Chartered institute for procurement and supply chain
06.2016 -
IT Services & Print Buyer
Ricoh UK ltd
01.2014 - 01.2016
Purchasing Administrator
Ricoh UK ltd
01.2012 - 01.2014
Retail NVQ - Retails
Argos
01.2010 - 01.2012
Customer Service NVQ - Retail
Argos
01.2008 - 01.2010
Customer Service Manager
Argos
01.2007 - 01.2012
CQI/IRCA Lead Auditor Quality - Alcumus
ISO9001
10 GCSE’s - Maths, English, Science, IT
Halton High
/1996 - /2001
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