Kevin Gunter
London,Chiswick
Summary
A driven and resourceful professional with keen eye for market trends and negotiation tactics, coupled with strong analytical abilities and excellent communication skills. Demonstrated success in managing supplier relationships and optimizing procurement processes. Ready to contribute to strategic sourcing and cost-saving initiatives in a purchasing role.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Buyer/Assistant Buyer
East West Connect
Perivale, Ealing
2025.04 - Current
- Supported Purchasing Manager in sourcing, negotiating,
and procuring materials, supplies, and services in line with
company policies and budgetary constraints. - Received promotion to Buyer in Jan 2026.
- Secured 11 new trade accounts supporting 5 different
internal departments resulting in 13% cost
reduction in required materials and services. - Navigated serval product changes focusing on cost
reduction and engineer efficiency, providing sales revenue
growth for all departments.
Warehouse/Store Manager
East West Connect
Perivale, Ealing
2024.10 - 2025.04
- Implemented stock control and automated ordering process through Job Logic software to stream line material acquisition and reporting.
- Increased efficiency by enacting stock QR codes tying materials to specific rack and shelf locations, simplifying restocking and order processing.
- Acting Line Manager for warehouse team of 3 operatives. Performing all training, performance evaluations, and scheduling.
- Collaborated with upper management in strategic planning, contributing valuable insights from ground level operations.
Warehouse and Inventory Manager
Granite Works Stone Design LLC
Westlake , Ohio
2021.10 - 2024.06
- Increased production 20% by implementing new inventory staging strategies and employee procedural initiatives.
- Coordinated all inventory activities including raw material purchasing, logistics, quality control, categorizing, and accounting.
- Simplified ordering processes and streamlined inventory tracking through Stoneapp software implementation and customization.
Customer Service Representative/Data Entry
Farmers Insurance Group
Independence, Ohio
2020.06 - 2021.10
- Assisted 25 to 35 customers daily by resolving insurance policy inquiries, website technical difficulties, and quoting new auto insurance coverage.
- Improved marketing effectiveness and agency growth by forecasting policy trends through regional data analysis reports.
- Ensured all agency and customer concerns were reported and resolutions were enacted within a timely manner.
Sales and Purchasing Agent
Decker Steel and Supply LLC
Cleveland, Ohio
2015.09 - 2020.04
- Achieved $600,000 to $700,000 in annual sales revenue through competitive contract bidding while maintaining strong business relations with existing and potential new clients.
- Maintained strong relationships with top vendors while performing quarterly pricing reviews, negotiating competitive market rates, and establishing yearly rebate agreements.
- Created new sales opportunities by expanding sales territory through cold calling and prospecting potential new clients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Miami University
United States 2015-06
Certificate of Higher Education - Mandarin Chinese
Tianjin Foreign Studies Institute
Tianjin2015-05
Skills
- JIT inventory management
- Process Improvement
- Purchasing strategy
- Data interpretation
- Communication
- Team leadership and motivation
- Compassionate customer service
- Sales and customer assistance
- First Aid Certified
Languages
English
Native
Spanish
Intermediate
B1
Chinese(Mandarin)
Upper intermediate
B2
Additional Information
- I have my British Work Visa and British Residence Permit through my spouses' employment.
- Pursuing CIPS Level 4 Diploma
Technology Proficiency
Microsoft Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint
4PS Construction Software
Job Logic
Sales Force Suite
Hubspot
Oracle
Stoneapp
Timeline
Buyer/Assistant Buyer
East West Connect
2025.04 - Current
Warehouse/Store Manager
East West Connect
2024.10 - 2025.04
Warehouse and Inventory Manager
Granite Works Stone Design LLC
2021.10 - 2024.06
Customer Service Representative/Data Entry
Farmers Insurance Group
2020.06 - 2021.10
Sales and Purchasing Agent
Decker Steel and Supply LLC
2015.09 - 2020.04
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Miami University
Certificate of Higher Education - Mandarin Chinese
Tianjin Foreign Studies Institute