Dependable and diligent professional with experience analysing and developing procurement plans and strategies. Collaborates well with technical experts to manage successful vetting processes for issued tenders. Proactively seeks cost-effective solutions to business requirements.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work history
Procurement Manager
Briggs Marine Contractors Ltd
Burntisland, Fife
04.2008 - 10.2023
Negotiated contracts and terms successfully, delivering cost and operational efficiency for group.
Built relationships for increased engagement and partnerships across supplier base.
Worked cross-functionally with internal teams to deliver quality products to meet needs of customers.
Controlled cost of goods and managed terms and business planning with supplier base for improved profitability.
Sourced most cost-effective new and existing products to meet category and procurement KPIs.
Managed supplier base, developing joint business plans for improved profitability, product and service levels.
Reviewed proposals and submitted reports to procurement heads for selection.
Sourced and verified quotations from suppliers before initiating purchase processes.
Facilitated project delivery by procuring raw materials and supplies.
Assessed staff and team performance and regularly actioned insights to fuel improvement.
Stores Manager
Briggs Marine Contractors Ltd
Burntisland, Fife
Mar 2003 - Apr 2008
Monitored stock levels and wrote timely order supply requests to replenish merchandise.
Set SMART goals for store team, developing staff abilities and increasing sales performance.
Oversaw daily store cleaning and general store maintenance to keep high company standards.
Challenged and inspired team members to achieve business results.
Understood what drives overall business success and prioritised and delivered quality results.
Stocked and restocked inventory upon delivery receipt, maintaining accurate supply records.
Fabricator welder
Briggs Marine Contractors Ltd
Burntisland, Fife
Mar 1998 - Feb 2003
Fabricated component pieces and built structures from start to finished product.
Safely operated heavy machinery to perform operations to highest standards.
Measured component pieces and checked values against task specifications.
Maintained excellent physical fitness levels to safely transport large structural beams.
Crafted sheet metal work to bespoke requirements for built-to-order projects.
Evaluated welding materials to address size and quality demands.
Interpreted engineering drawings to meet required fabrication specifications.
Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
Created structures using MIG, TIG and arc welding methods.
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