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Karen Ella

Shortstown,Bedfordshire

Summary

Experienced, organised and dependable purchasing Manager with positive attitude and over 29 years experience in Electronics, components & Test & Measurement industry.

Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction, clear communicator versed in keeping personnel aligned with key objectives

Reliable and offer excellent communication and good judgment to effectively meet team needs. Proactive planner and problem solver.

Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.


Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Purchasing Manager

Electrorent (Formally Microlease Plc.
Harrow, Middlesex
01.1995 - Current
  • As the Purchasing Manager for a Test & Measurement rental company, I manage two purchasing administrators, the department is responsible for all purchasing company wide, this incorporates Test & Measurement equipment, Calibration & Repair services, Indirect purchases, Building maintenance, Skills training and Lease contracts
  • Established and managed relationships with new and existing suppliers to strengthen supply chain.
  • Reviewed and renegotiated key contracts to maintain cost-effectiveness.
  • Enabled accurate cost tracking by maintaining and updating purchase records in ERP
  • Established operational and administrative procedures and enforced controls.
  • Kept clear, up-to-date records of stock, components and materials.
  • Selected, trained and performance-managed staff to build results-focused team.
  • Encouraged best practices to streamline sourcing and purchasing processes.
  • Liaised with customers and other departments to plan timely transportation of goods.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • I enjoy negotiating, I thrive on saving money, and setting up profitable agreements, I have made significant savings by negotiating call off orders with my suppliers, ensuring we have products JIT (Just In Time) this results in a win win for the business and the supplier who secures a financial commitment.
  • The day to day management of the department includes: Manage the department to achieve its objectives, oversee and approve purchase orders, Identify costs/cost savings and implement savings plans, manage the administration of department's systems to provide efficient systems with current information, Ensure suppliers meet delivery dates, Supervise the maintenance of equipment database to ensure systems are always providing accurate and current information, Ensure suppliers respond quickly providing best prices.

Video Buyer

Pickwick International
Colindale, Barnet
12.1988 - 12.1994
  • I was employed to work closely with Retailer Asda as Pickwick was the distributor for all Asda stores, providing all the video & audio units for each store, my role was to meet with our suppliers and choose which video's were to be chosen for Asda, I predominantly worked on children's titles
  • Our core suppliers were BBC, Fox Video, Warner Video, CIC Video
  • The company also produced their own videos, I was responsible for buying the print for our own material, in terms of the video inlays, alongside the director it was imperative we ensured each store were delivered products in time, my achievement in this role was to set a sale or return deal with our suppliers to ensure the company made the best profits possible.

Education

Certificate of Secondary Education -

Helston Community College
Helston, Cornwall
09.1978 - 05.1983

CIPS modules -

Thames Valley University
Ealing
09.1995 - 05.1996

Skills

  • Vendor sourcing
  • Just In Time stock control
  • Multi-tasking
  • Contract negotiation
  • Vendor relations
  • Good verbal/written communication
  • Supply Management
  • Communication skills
  • Problem-solving

Interests

I am an active individual who plays league badminton, I play pickle ball, enjoy cycling and horse riding when I can,

I am a listening volunteer for the Samaritans.

I hold a FAQ L3 Adult Mental Health:

Workplace First Aider, First Aid at work Certificate.


Timeline

CIPS modules -

Thames Valley University
09.1995 - 05.1996

Purchasing Manager

Electrorent (Formally Microlease Plc.
01.1995 - Current

Video Buyer

Pickwick International
12.1988 - 12.1994

Certificate of Secondary Education -

Helston Community College
09.1978 - 05.1983

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