Matthew Nicholls
Armadale,West Lothian
Summary
Highly motivated and dependable professional with experience in construction, procurement and supplier coordination. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, build supplier relationships and ensure projects are delivered efficiently. Passionate about improving processes and committed to delivering excellent results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Assistant Buyer
Andrew Strain Construction
Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire
07.2024 - Current
- Negotiating contract terms strengthened supplier relationships and supported purchasing continuity.
- Developing purchasing strategies aligns procurement activity with company objectives daily.
- Negotiating bulk purchase deals reduced expenses and improved cost control.
- Sourcing and verifying quotations precede purchase initiation to prevent ordering errors.
- Taking daily orders via phone and email from multiple sites supports smooth fulfilment.
- Training junior buyers improves team productivity through consistent purchasing routines.
- Identifying potential suppliers broadens sourcing options and strengthens contingency planning.
Sales Negotiator
PDM
East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Handling customer enquiries via telephone/email.
- Obtaining competitive prices from suppliers for customers.
- Key account handler - looking after portfolio of customers including going out to site to visit buyers.
- Working closely with suppliers to secure large contracts.
- Submit requests to suppliers for quotations and follow these up on a daily basis.
- Contact customer base who haven't purchased recently and try to encourage them to use us again by offering promotions.
- Promoting special offers to client base.
- Ensure good margin on any quotations/tenders to maximise profit as well as being competitive.
Trade Counter And Sales
John Davidson Pipes
Broxburn, West Lothian
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Serving customers at the trade counter, helping them find what they need to complete there job.
- Dealing with customers over the phone, giving them keen and competitive prices as well as taking any orders.
- Sending customers quotations and chasing them after a certain period of time.
- Trying to execute in branch sales targets on a monthly and yearly basis.
- I also travelled to different branches over Scotland and England to help out and give any new staff in house training.
- Worked closely with suppliers gaining product knowledge.
- Done the daily and weekly banking for the branch.
Branch Assistant
John Davidson Pipes
Broxburn, West Lothian
05.2016 - 01.2020
- Intake of deliveries from various suppliers.
- Booking in stock and putting away in the yard.
- Daily checks on forklift.
- AITT Operator Certificate held to use Manitou, R/T Telescopic Handler.
- Processing orders, picking stock and loading onto lorry for driver to deliver to customers.
- Making sure that stock is put away tidy and correctly.
- Cleaning the yard and warehouse making it look presentable.
- Dealing with customers over the phone and face to face at the trade counter.
Education
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Personal Development
Armadale Academy
West Lothian 01/2010 -
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Exercise and Fitness Leadership
Armadale Academy
West Lothian 01/2010 - 01/2015
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Physical Education
Armadale Academy
West Lothian 01/2010 - 01/2015
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - English
Armadale Academy
West Lothian 01/2010 - 01/2015
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Biology
Armadale Academy
West Lothian 01/2010 - 01/2015
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Mathematics
Armadale Academy
West Lothian 01/2010 - 01/2015
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Geography
Armadale Academy
West Lothian 01/2010 - 01/2015
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - History
Armadale Academy
West Lothian 01/2010 - 01/2015
Skills
- Procurement & Purchasing
- Negotiation
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Supplier management
Timeline
Assistant Buyer
Andrew Strain Construction
07.2024 - Current
Sales Negotiator
PDM
07.2022 - 07.2024
Trade Counter And Sales
John Davidson Pipes
01.2020 - 07.2022
Branch Assistant
John Davidson Pipes
05.2016 - 01.2020
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - History
Armadale Academy
01/2010 - 01/2015
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Geography
Armadale Academy
01/2010 - 01/2015
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Mathematics
Armadale Academy
01/2010 - 01/2015
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Biology
Armadale Academy
01/2010 - 01/2015
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - English
Armadale Academy
01/2010 - 01/2015
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Physical Education
Armadale Academy
01/2010 - 01/2015
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Exercise and Fitness Leadership
Armadale Academy
01/2010 - 01/2015
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Personal Development
Armadale Academy
01/2010 -