SARAH STEPHENSON
Stockton-on-Tees,Durham
Summary
I have worked in both construction and petrochemical industry for over 20 years with lots of knowledge and experience gaining my CIPS qualification amongst other qualifications suited to the role along the way. I am extremely dedicated hardworking, fit and healthy.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Buyer Apartments and Commercial
Mandale Construction Ltd
Stockton
2018.04 - 2026.06
- As a Senior Buyer for Apartments and Commercial which also includes housing sites, my responsibilities encompass procuring site requests and managing the day to day site needs, in a very busy department. I am tasked with coming up with solutions through problem-solving techniques, liaising effectively with the warehouse to ensure seamless operations, and adhering to spec required for that particular site. My role involves inputting all orders into the procuring system Redsky, controlling both hired and operated plant equipment, and maintaining oversight of PPE orders to ensure safety compliance. Additionally, I assist with marketing efforts to enhance departmental visibility and success.
- Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, resulting in a 15% cost savings on bulk purchases.
- Implemented a new tracking system for hired and operated plant equipment, improving efficiency by 25%.
Buyer
Amec (Specialist Equipment Solutions)
Stockton on Tees
2012.09 - 2018.04
- Organising equipment from own fleet and external suppliers from site requisition adhering to site specs and timescales, liaising with other depots and own workshop planning transport ensuring all paperwork is complete and inputted on Coins.
Rental Manager
Ashtead plant hire
City
2012.01 - 2012.08
- As part of the hire team my duties included
- On And Off Hire Enquiries
- I dealt with all lifting, large plant and small tool enquiries for a variety of clients within the Teesside area, I received orders in via telephone, email and in person and processed them through to delivery ensuring the correct specification was selected and all certification was attached the delivery paperwork.
- Workshop Liaison
- From hire enquiries I checked availability of equipment and liaised with the workshop Forman to have the equipment ready for delivery, ensuring the workshop orders were processed and client specifications were correct.
- Transport Co-ordination
- With control over 2x 7.5ton delivery vehicles and 2x light commercials I ensured delivery and collection KPI targets were hit whilst ensuring transportation costs were kept to a minimum.
Assistant Manager
Speedy Engineering Services
City
2010.06 - 2011.12
- I was involved in the daily running of the Billingham lifting depot and later the Darlington Inspection and test department, my role included
- On And Off Hire Enquiries
- Sales Order Enquiries / Processing
- Producing and administering test certificates and records
- Producing hire and sale quotations
- Processing delivery and collection paperwork
- Sourcing and ordering spares
Rental Co-ordinator
Lifting Gear Hire
1998.01 - 2011.01
- Early Career Background
Education
CIPS LEVEL 3 - LEEA PART 1
NVQ level 3 - customer service
NVQ level 2 - business administration
NVQ level 2 - hire and rental operations
Telephone technique courses - completed
Safety harness use and inspect - undefined
Skills
Top Negotiator, Strong supplier relationships, Expertise in all areas of construction products, ability to solve problems quickly effectively
Systems proficiency
- Outlook
- Excel
- Word
- Result
- Insitu
- Axpata
- MCS
- MARS
- Imscan
- Coins
- Redsky
- Microsoft PowerPoint (advanced)
REFERENCES
Available on request.
EXTRA INFO
I also teach over 17 fitness class at local gyms including Yoga Bodypump Bodycombat to name a few.
Timeline
Senior Buyer Apartments and Commercial
Mandale Construction Ltd
2018.04 - 2026.06
Buyer
Amec (Specialist Equipment Solutions)
2012.09 - 2018.04
Rental Manager
Ashtead plant hire
2012.01 - 2012.08
Assistant Manager
Speedy Engineering Services
2010.06 - 2011.12
Rental Co-ordinator
Lifting Gear Hire
1998.01 - 2011.01