Nicola Howarth
Chepstow,Monmouthshire
Summary
Accomplished Buyer skilled in product selection and procurement according to customer trends and requirements. Builds positive supplier relationships to achieve low prices and maximise profit. Collaborates well with wider teams for productive purchasing and order fulfilment operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Buyer
Babcock Integrated Technology
Bristol
2017.07 - Current
- Established internal relationships to identify areas for improvement driven by stakeholders' requirements.
- Build and manage supplier contact and maintain lasting relationships.
- Followed market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers for negotiating favourable contracts.
- Instigated and conducted supplier meetings to support operational objectives.
- Prepared and raised purchase orders for new merchandise before stock-out.
- Negotiated contracts and improved prices and terms with suppliers to make business savings.
- Monitored and provided advice on risks and opportunities for business activities.
- Assessed and evaluated suppliers to ensure contract compliance.
- Complied with company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures during supplier negotiations and contract award process.
- Promoted positive team attitude and encouraged communication within team and customers.
- Contacted suppliers to resolve price, quality and delivery issues.
- Liaised between suppliers and procurement department for accomplishing purchases and new contracts.
Buyer
Babcock International Group
Bovington, Dorset
2017.01 - 2017.07
- Working primarily on repair/upgrade on Challenger II, Titan and Trojan tanks.
- Work closely with Engineering to ensure correct material/parts are purchased.
- Established internal relationships to identify areas for improvement.
- Built and managed supplier contact and maintained lasting relationships.
- Adhered to safety, health and environmental policies and procedures to safeguard staff and clients' well-being.
Office Manager
Scania
Poole, Dorset
2015.06 - 2016.06
- Oversaw office budget to responsibly allocate equipment and resources.
- Managed high volumes of correspondence with excellent record-keeping and minimal response times.
- Managed costs and billing, resolving financial discrepancies effectively through organisational management of account information.
- Coordinated and maintained impressive office organisation to keep facilities efficient, organised and professional.
- Handled conflicts and complaints with strong problem-solving and mediation skills.
- Built rapport with key stakeholders to improve communication and operational delivery.
Buyer
Ultra Electronics NCS
Ferndown, Dorset
2012.04 - 2015.03
- Worked on Rolls Royce projects for Astute and Vanguard propulsion
- Prepared and raised purchase orders for new merchandise before stock-out.
- Contacted suppliers to resolve price, quality and delivery issues.
- Established internal relationships to identify areas for improvement driven by stakeholders' requirements.
- Built and managed supplier contact and maintained lasting relationships.
- Adhered to safety, health and environmental policies and procedures to safeguard staff and clients' well-being.
- Followed market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers for negotiating favourable contracts.
- Instigated and conducted supplier meetings to support operational objectives.
Education
A-Levels - English Literature
Adult Education
Ferndown, Dorset 1992.09 - 1994.06
GCSEs - Maths, English Lit & Language, Chemistry, French, Geography, Business Studies
GCSE's
1984.09 - 1996.06
Higher National Diploma - Business Studies
Bournemouth University
Poole 2000.09 -
Skills
- DV Clearance
- 28 years Purchasing experience, within Marine, Building, Electronics, Obsolescence, Nuclear, Aviation, and Comms
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Works Well With Others
- Good Sense of Humour
- Resourceful
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Buyer
Babcock Integrated Technology
2017.07 - Current
Buyer
Babcock International Group
2017.01 - 2017.07
Office Manager
Scania
2015.06 - 2016.06
Buyer
Ultra Electronics NCS
2012.04 - 2015.03
Higher National Diploma - Business Studies
Bournemouth University
2000.09 -
A-Levels - English Literature
Adult Education
1992.09 - 1994.06
GCSEs - Maths, English Lit & Language, Chemistry, French, Geography, Business Studies
GCSE's
1984.09 - 1996.06