Krisztian Balog
Watford,Hertfordshire
Summary
Results-driven senior purchaser with a proven track record of achieving significant cost savings, including monthly reductions exceeding £30,000 on aircraft maintenance products. Demonstrates expertise in negotiation, supplier relationship management, and performance improvement, ensuring optimal pricing and delivery timelines. Extensive experience in sales roles, consistently surpassing targets through active listening, customer service excellence, and persuasive communication. Skilled in problem solving and teamwork, with a history of fostering positive client relationships and delivering high-quality outcomes across diverse industries. Committed to leveraging strong analytical and interpersonal skills to drive operational efficiency and business growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Purchaser
Aerospace Reliance
Radlett, Hertfordshire
2024.01 - Current
- Achieved monthly savings exceeding £30,000 on aircraft maintenance products.
- Prepared detailed purchase orders, ensuring specifications and delivery timelines were met.
- Achieved best prices and terms by negotiating contracts with suppliers.
- Built and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Negotiated pricing, credit terms and transportation with suppliers.
- Conducted regular price comparisons to ensure competitive purchasing.
- Forged and maintained positive working relations with suppliers.
- Followed buyer directives for purchases and promptly resolved issues with deliveries, price or item quality.
Sales man
Peugeot dealership
Watford, Hertfordshire
2023.03 - 2023.11
- Utilized sales techniques and strategies to build customer relationships and close sales.
- Generated customers in the showroom by making prospecting calls throughout the day, calling an average of about 200 calls per week.
- Organized making the appointment with customer to the point of a sale and hand over of the vehicles, average of 10 to 17 hand overs of sales.
- Provided top-notch customer service, enhancing company reputation for quality products and services.
- Established new client relationships, resulting in expanded business opportunities.
Double Glazing Sales Man
First Home Improvements
Watford, Hertfordshire
2022.06 - 2023.03
- Fostered positive relationships with customers, enhancing loyalty and retention.
- Used active listening and relationship-building techniques to assess customer needs and deliver viable solutions.
- Consistently generated target-hitting sales using powerful persuasion and negotiation techniques.
- Direct sales with homeowners.
- Handled concerns and complaints with care, delivering positive outcomes for continued customer loyalty.
Warehouse Operative
Gist international
2022.02 - 2022.06
- Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
- Exceeded targets for items picked by performing thorough checks to maintain excellent quality assurance.
- Completed work following safety rules for best working practices.
- Picked and packed fresh produce with care and attention, handling raw meat and fish safely and hygienically.
- Minimized product damage, ensuring goods were correctly handled and stored to task specifications.
Porter
Intercontinental Hotel
2021.03 - 2022.01
- Provided a warm welcome to hotel guests, handling questions and queries efficiently.
- Used excellent problem solving skills to resolve customer complaints quickly and effectively.
- Handled guest luggage safely, using correct lifting and carrying procedures to prevent damage.
- Maintained a clean and tidy reception area, providing consistently great first impressions.
Porter
Intercontinental Hotel
2020.03 - 2021.02
- Provided a warm welcome to hotel guests, handling questions and queries efficiently.
- Used excellent problem solving skills to resolve customer complaints quickly and effectively.
- Handled guest luggage safely, using correct lifting and carrying procedures to prevent damage.
- Maintained a clean and tidy reception area, providing consistently great first impressions.
Education
Maths Gcse -
THE CREST ACADEMY
2017.01 - 2019.05
GCSEs - English
THE CREST ACADEMY
2017.01 - 2019.05
Level 1 Public Services - undefined
City Of Westminster college
2019.08 - 2021.05
Level 2 Public Services - undefined
City of Westminster College
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem Solving
- Performance Improvement
- Sales strategies
- Active Listening
- Cost saving initiative development
- Budgeting proficiency
- Supplier research
- Strategic buying
- Requests for Quotation (RFQs)
- Advanced negotiation
Languages
English
Hungarian
Certification
Full Manual Driving license - 3 years+
Timeline
Senior Purchaser
Aerospace Reliance
2024.01 - Current
Sales man
Peugeot dealership
2023.03 - 2023.11
Double Glazing Sales Man
First Home Improvements
2022.06 - 2023.03
Warehouse Operative
Gist international
2022.02 - 2022.06
Porter
Intercontinental Hotel
2021.03 - 2022.01
Porter
Intercontinental Hotel
2020.03 - 2021.02
Level 1 Public Services - undefined
City Of Westminster college
2019.08 - 2021.05
Maths Gcse -
THE CREST ACADEMY
2017.01 - 2019.05
GCSEs - English
THE CREST ACADEMY
2017.01 - 2019.05
Level 2 Public Services - undefined
City of Westminster College