LEILA BENNOUALA
LEICESTER,UNITED KINGDOM
Summary
Purchasing Administrator with extensive expertise in dynamic purchasing environments, adept at managing inventory and supplier relations to ensure seamless operations. Skilled in Oracle systems and quality assurance, consistently delivering exceptional business results. Passionate about implementing innovative solutions to enhance cost control and streamline procurement processes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work history
Work coach
Twin Training Centre
Leicester
10.2025 - 03.2026
- Assisted clients with unemployment challenges through practical solutions.
- Enhanced employability through personalised coaching sessions.
- Tracked progress to support achievement of career goals.
- Referred clients to external agencies for comprehensive assistance.
- Conducted training programmes to improve interview techniques.
- Guided clients on CV writing and interview strategies.
- Created action plans to realise individual career ambitions.
- Supported jobseekers in finding suitable employment opportunities.
- Encouraged positive attitudes towards job search activities in group discussions.
- Managed challenging situations calmly for satisfactory outcomes.
Purchasing Administrator
Arriva UK Bus
Leicester
09.2015 - 06.2025
- Manage purchases and receipts, ensuring timely documentation and budget adherence.
- Coordinate with vendors and shipment companies for efficient distribution. Resolve invoice and supplier queries promptly, maintaining process effectiveness.
- Support procurement team, providing cross-cover for absent personnel.
- Track order status on Oracle, updating stakeholders on shipping progress.
- Coordinated with vendors and shipment companies, ensuring efficient distribution and strengthening supplier relationships for smoother operations.
- Provided essential cross-cover for the procurement team, ensuring continuity in operations and fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Resolved invoice and supplier queries efficiently, maintaining process effectiveness and contributing to measurable improvements in supplier satisfaction.
- Tracked order status on Oracle, delivering timely updates to stakeholders and enhancing communication regarding shipping.
Data Entry Clerk
Proactive Technical Recruitment
Leicester
02.2012 - 08.2015
- Input client information into spreadsheets and company database to provide leaders with quick access to essential client data.
- Identified and corrected data entry errors to prevent duplication across systems.
- Identified errors in data entry and related issues, reporting to supervisors for resolution.
- Scanned and entered documentation into the database
Sales Executive
Peacock PLC
Leicester
05.2006 - 12.2011
- Clearly explained products' benefits and value, engaging customers in new stock whilst driving sales.
- Communicated effectively with customers, determining needs, providing recommendations and upselling services.
- Actualised strategies to continuously improve customer service, brand visibility and company reputation.
- Managed daily till balance counts, handling payments in line with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Processed inbound merchandise deliveries, stocking sales floor racks to effectively display new season items.
- Maintained excellent visual merchandising standards by routinely cleaning and organising window and Point of Sale (POS) displays.
- Helped customers sign up for loyalty programmes and submitted completed paperwork.
Bingo Assistant
Gala Bingo
Leicester
03.1999 - 07.2005
- Provided high standard of customer care by answering queries, complaints and problems professionally and politely.
- Obtained excellent customer satisfaction by meeting and greeting customers when entering the establishment.
- Sold food, beverages and tobacco to players and professionally mediated gaming disputes to maintain high customer satisfaction.
- Observed gamblers to identify signs of cheating, including marking, switching and counting cards.
- Operated gaming equipment thoroughly inspected cards and monitored gameplay to ensure security and safeguard the interests of the establishment.
Education
BA honours - International Relations and Politics
Montfort University
Leicester, UKCertificate - Humanities and Social sciences
Leicester college
LeicesterSVQ Level 2 - Information Technology
City of London College
UKSkills
- Purchasing, Data Entry, Oracle, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Distribution, Quality Assurance, Supplier Relations, Cost Control, Record Keeping, Communication, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Process Improvement, Risk Assessment, Process Automation, Cost Reduction, Time Management, Data Management, Relationship Building, Compliance Monitoring
Timeline
Work coach
Twin Training Centre
10.2025 - 03.2026
Purchasing Administrator
Arriva UK Bus
09.2015 - 06.2025
Data Entry Clerk
Proactive Technical Recruitment
02.2012 - 08.2015
Sales Executive
Peacock PLC
05.2006 - 12.2011
Bingo Assistant
Gala Bingo
03.1999 - 07.2005
BA honours - International Relations and Politics
Montfort University
Certificate - Humanities and Social sciences
Leicester college
SVQ Level 2 - Information Technology
City of London College