Natasha Smith
Slough
Summary
I am a hardworking, outgoing person who endeavours to succeed in all that I do. I am a great communicator and a very passionate, determined individual who has the drive to succeed in my career and life in general. One of my key strengths is my ability to work as part of a team but also confident to work as an individual.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2004
2004
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Buyer
The Belvedere Group Ltd
London
10.2023 - Current
- Ensured timely delivery of products, maintaining customer satisfaction levels high.
- Maintained strong working relationships with suppliers and vendors to obtain favourable contract terms.
- Monitored delivery progress and contacted clients and suppliers to minimise delivery delays.
- Negotiated contract terms and awarded supplier contracts to achieve optimum business profits.
- Dealing directly with our site team on all orders, equipment & delivery
- Keeping track of all hire equipment and materials via Excel
Buyer
Michael J Lonsdale Ltd
Slough
12.2020 - 10.2023
- Built effective relationships with suppliers and negotiated best prices, quantities and delivery timescales
- Finalised agreements with numerous suppliers and reduced costs roughly between 5-30% through strong negotiation and relationship building ability
- Understood target markets and competitor activity to make informed buying decisions
- Using the in-house system Contract Master & Summit along with Microsoft Office
- Looking after all the buying for certain projects from sourcing all M&E materials as well as issuing subcontractor order numbers
- As well as looking after group projects like Citibank, 81 Newgate Street, Deutsche Bank and various other project for the group I also looked after the buying for our Redworx division
Assistant Buyer
Michael J Lonsdale Ltd
Slough
02.2017 - 12.2020
- Understood and implemented basic rules of vendor management, allocation and price negotiation
- Maintained positive relationships with existing suppliers and sourced new suppliers for future products
- Built effective relationships with suppliers and negotiated best prices, quantities and delivery timescales
- Using the inhouse system Contract Master & Summit along with Microsoft Office
- Looking after the buying for certain projects from sourcing all M&E materials as well as issuing Subcontractor Order numbers
Technical Sales Advisor
Wolseley UK
Slough
10.2007 - 01.2017
- Maintained in-depth knowledge of store products to provide customers with suitable recommendations
- Great knowledge of the in house computer system, inputting orders and details required
- Building good customer relationships
- Addressed customer concerns and inquiries and resolved complaints
- Took and recorded customer orders made via email, phone calls and in person
- Arranged merchandise on shelves based on popularity and kept shelves well stocked and organised
- Worked quickly to handle high flow of customers needing assistance
- Advised customers about available products matching stated desires
- Prepared sales invoices for customers with large orders and recorded sales information in system
- Handled customer complaints to restore satisfaction and maintain loyalty
Education
GCSEs - Travel & Tourism, Maths, English
Beechwood School
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Word
- Excel
- Excellent communication skills
- Procurement and supply operations
- Supply agreement negotiations
- Commercial negotiation
- Quick learner
Timeline
Buyer
The Belvedere Group Ltd
10.2023 - Current
Buyer
Michael J Lonsdale Ltd
12.2020 - 10.2023
Assistant Buyer
Michael J Lonsdale Ltd
02.2017 - 12.2020
Technical Sales Advisor
Wolseley UK
10.2007 - 01.2017
GCSEs - Travel & Tourism, Maths, English
Beechwood School
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