Sam Davison-Haskoll
Brighton
Summary
A customer-focused and results-driven professional with a proven track record in delivering exceptional customer service. Demonstrating strong communication skills and an ability to build lasting relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders at all levels. Accustomed to working in fast-paced environments, maintaining accuracy while meeting strict deadlines. Highly motivated and adaptable, with a passion for continuous learning and personal growth. Seeking to leverage my expertise and willingness to learn, to contribute to the success of a dynamic forward-thinking organisation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Purchasing Assistant
Pyroban
09.2025 - Current
- Proactively tracked and chased supplier progress to ensure timely delivery of components.
- Collated and reviewed supplier invoices, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
- Created and maintained a comprehensive supplier contact database, ensuring accuracy and consistency of records.
- Retrieved and recorded Country of Origin data for inclusion in internal compliance databases.
- Sourced and compared quotations from multiple suppliers to support purchasing decisions.
- Processed purchase orders in line with internal procedures and supplier agreements.
Travel and Personal Development
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10.2024 - 02.2025
- Spent five months travelling, gaining exposure to different cultures and perspectives.
- Developed adaptability and problem-solving skills through navigating new environments.
Purchasing and Warehouse Coordinator
Altnets
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Negotiated supplier contracts to secure competitive pricing and favourable terms, optimising cost efficiency.
- Processed purchase orders with accuracy, ensuring procurement aligned with project specifications and quality standards.
- Managed supplier relationships, tracking lead times and proactively mitigating potential delays to maintain smooth operations.
- Conducted quality control checks upon stock arrival, ensuring all goods met required specifications before distribution.
- Reviewed and reconciled supplier invoices, swiftly resolving discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.
- Coordinated order fulfillment, prioritising picking and packing to ensure timely and efficient B2B distribution.
- Maintained supplier and inventory databases, ensuring real-time accuracy for informed decision-making and reporting.
Energy Specialist
Octopus Energy
11.2021 - 08.2023
- Answering high volumes of customer queries via email and telephone. Working to resolve any query on an end-to-end basis whilst using initiative and personalising each response based on the customer’s needs.
- Liaising with other energy suppliers as required
- Maintaining and exceeding the high level of service expected by both the organisation and the customer
- Proactively seeking to resolve any complaints in a timely manner.
- Becoming proficient in the use of a complex and bespoke operating system whilst offering feedback and suggestions on improvement
- Using stringent procedures to audit refunds and payments
- Assisting with general training for new staff
- Aiding the induction of staff who had migrated following the acquisition of another organisation
- Providing sessions to upskill and share knowledge with colleagues
Customer Assistant
Tesco
07.2016 - 08.2021
- Serving customers on the checkouts in a friendly and professional manner
- Re-stocking shelves efficiently whilst using attention to detail
- Completing routine tasks such as date checking and stock rotation
- Assisting with stock-taking and deliveries
- Dealing with various customer queries, escalating to management when necessary
Busser
Terre á Terre
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Setting and clearing tables the high standard expected of the restaurant
- Assisting the waiting staff by being attentive to all customers and identifying potential requests before they have arisen
- Polishing of cutlery and glassware
- Weekly pack down of restaurant area ready for deep clean
Kitchen Porter
The Real Patisserie
05.2014 - 07.2014
- Assisting the bakers by ensuring a high level of cleanliness was maintained
- General cleaning duties and washing up duties
- Ensuring Health and Safety standards are maintained at all times
Education
BTEC - Sport & Exercise Science
BHASVIC
01.2013 - 01.2014
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Varndean School
01.2008 - 01.2013
B2B Skills
Account Management
Client Relationship
Management
Contract Negotiation
Procurement
Supply Chain Coordination
Market Research
Business Development
Performance Analysis
Strategic Planning
Networking
Additional Skills
Communication
Problem-Solving
Time Management
Data Analysis
CRM Software
Organisation
Project Coordination
Budgeting
Logistics Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Team Collaboration
Attention to Detail
Timeline
Purchasing Assistant
Pyroban
09.2025 - Current
Travel and Personal Development
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10.2024 - 02.2025
Purchasing and Warehouse Coordinator
Altnets
09.2023 - 09.2024
Energy Specialist
Octopus Energy
11.2021 - 08.2023
Customer Assistant
Tesco
07.2016 - 08.2021
Busser
Terre á Terre
08.2015 - 07.2016
Kitchen Porter
The Real Patisserie
05.2014 - 07.2014
BTEC - Sport & Exercise Science
BHASVIC
01.2013 - 01.2014
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Varndean School
01.2008 - 01.2013