Steven Davidson
Blackpool,Lancashire
Summary
Resourceful, adaptable and accomplished Buyer with strong organisational, time management and problem-solving abilities.
Dedicated to optimising business profits by negotiating optimum supplier price / payment terms and call-off/Blanket ordering where applicable.
Proactive in sourcing new vendors and suppliers to boost product offerings.
Skills in negotiation and influence for cost-efficient product procurement. Plans and prioritises well to achieve deadlines under pressure.
Builds positive supplier relationships to achieve low prices and maximise profit.
Collaborates well with wider teams for productive purchasing and order fulfilment operations.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Lead / Senior Buyer / Materials Controller
Isentra Ltd
Chorley, Lancashire
2024.09 - Current
- Develop and implement purchasing strategies, enhancing business operations, utilising JIT where applicable, identifying & mitigating risks.
- Day to day Strategic & Tactical Procurement of all orders required to factory & offices for current & future contracts to include All M&E parts, consumables, PPE, IT, Tools, Stationery, workwear etc. (Direct & Indirect) from the UK (Local & National), Italy, Netherlands, France & Germany.
- Negotiate with suppliers to secure favourable terms & prices, including extended payment terms of 60 & 90 days EOM on certain key suppliers.
- Coordinate regular inventory audits for efficient stock management.
- Track order acknowledgements, transport charges & other costs as required and transpose / update trackers / SAP accordingly.
- Established relationships with vendors for better negotiation opportunities.
- Facilitate communication between cross-functional teams for smooth procurement process.
- Identified potential areas of cost-saving within the procurement process without compromising quality including cost savings & cost avoidance.
- Source & onboard new vendors and suppliers whilst maintaining and nurturing excellent current supplier relationships
- Management of supplier Order Books
- Assess and resolve logistic challenges to meet delivery deadlines.
Buyer / Materials Controller
LDG Contracts
Preston, Lancashire
2024.02
- Placement of Purchase orders on Inflow ERP system for all contract/glass/consumables/stock/Pressings Shop welding & metal /plant & machinery hire orders (commodities purchased: Glass, Fasteners, Galv Steel, Aluminium sheets/Angle, Balustrade parts, Tooling, Abrasives, PPE)
- Identify new suppliers as appropriate & onboard accordingly onto Inflow
- Arranging contract lifts / plant / call off orders / glass orders/deliveries with Site Contract Managers
- Raising purchase orders, comparing order acknowledgement information against agreed quoted timeframes, and ensuring compliance with the agreed PO prices
- Create and maintain Contract/Job Excel spreadsheets for all contract materials purchased and updating of all stock prices on Inflow (reducing invoice queries/delays)
- Liaise and assist the Design & Estimating departments when tendering for new contracts/projects
- Attend daily production meetings at 9am with management & board members
- Expediting materials with suppliers
- Organising & hiring plant/machinery requirements to various sites in Manchester, Liverpool & Lancaster
- Resolving accounts/invoice queries including authorisation of invoices
- Liaising with Site Managers/Commercial Manager/Operations Manager/Production Manager/Stores/Designers/Estimators & MD on a day-to-day basis.
- Achievements/Contributions: Implemented the PO Requisition into the company procedures / Onboarded new suppliers to help mitigate supply risk & achieve cost savings
Lead Buyer
Dudley Industries
Lytham, Lancashire
2022.05 - 2024.02
- Placement of Purchase orders using Epicor ERP/MRP to support end-to-end manufacturing process (commodities purchased: Stainless Steel sheet, Mild Steel sheet, Electrical parts, MRO parts, Motors, Pumps, Locks, Fasteners, Plastic parts)
- Identify new suppliers as appropriate & onboard accordingly in line with head office procedures
- Where possible, negotiate new payment terms, reduce costs & mitigate risk
- Liaise with shipping agent (A Hartrodt) for any international imports with Taiwan, France, Italy, Canada & USA
- Review Inventory levels to measure outflow against forecast/projected forecast
- Ensure Suppliers deliveries meet the specified delivery due date & if required, source an alternative
- Create and maintain part data for all materials and products purchased
- Support internal & external teams with new product development
- Ability to deal with challenging situations with a professional, positive, constructive approach
- Attend monthly Management & bi-weekly NPI meetings & action minutes accordingly
- Daily 9.30am Production meeting, purchasing function: to discuss shortages & any supply chain issues
- Expediting materials & services from outstanding orders report daily
- Conduct & lead company metal tenders with current & potential new suppliers
- Achievements/Contributions: Cost savings / cost down savings / cost avoidance savings 2023-2024 = £113,861.14 / Mitigation of supply chain risk by diversifying supplier base i.e. onboarding new metal suppliers where only single source supplier was previously in place (Thyssen Krupp)
Contract Procurement Engineer
BAE Systems
Preston, Lancashire
2022.02 - 2022.05
- Raising Purchase orders
- Managing order book
- Managing Purchase Requisition work queue
- Managing invoices/Debt
- Prepare for and attend internal/external meetings
- Manage supplier performance to ensure on time delivery to a high standard of quality (90%+ KPI goal)
- Hosting weekly schedule adherence meetings with supplier & key internal stakeholders
- Involved in weekly invoice meetings with finance & suppliers
- Bi-weekly travel in own vehicle to Eaton Aerospace, Titchfield, Hampshire for supplier meetings.
Interim Contract Buyer
Amscreen Group
Bolton, Lancashire
2021.04 - 2022.02
- Responsible for updating, & raising PO’s from MRP on a weekly basis for both direct & indirect procurements
- Day to day raising & placing ad-hoc orders as required to include inter-departmental stakeholder requisitions for PCB boards/parts, micro chips, software, hardware, metal for screen housing (KMF)
- Daily expediting of PO’s and updating order delivery dates accordingly
- Sending daily outstanding order books to select suppliers
- Liaising with accounts department to resolve any invoice queries
- Involved in weekly production Teams meeting with Engineering, Management, production & stores
- Weekly current order summary meeting with main metal supplier to ascertain due orders and any current/potential issues
- Address & resolve any delivery issues with stores as they arise
- Identify and investigate alternative sources of supply
- Achievements/Contributions: Cost savings achieved by sending x3 RFQ’s to suppliers, obtaining economies of scale, negotiate/Re-negotiate favourable payment terms.
Contract Buyer
UAV Tactical Systems (U-Tacs Ltd)
Leicester, Leicestershire
2020.02 - 2022.03
- Provide procurement effort/activities to ensure all relevant purchased material is available to the business within appropriate timescales and costs
- Assist with Import / Export Support
- Obtain supplier quotations by sending out RFQ’s for Program Managers/Subcontract Managers & Planners
- Understand & support the program plan, key events, & milestones to ensure appropriate Procurement support is provided
- Purchasing of Core commodities to include consumables, Components (Catalogue & Bespoke), drawn parts (including metalwork, sub-assemblies, gaskets, labels etc) & update company CLS RFQ spreadsheet accordingly, also to include repair items & monitor progress
- Coordination of requirements & timely material availability to the business
- Adherence to & maintenance of company policy & procedures
- Maintain an ethical approach on behalf of the business
- Support Import / Export processes & maintain and action all Import / Export records
- Update OASIS Database with relevant supplier accreditation documents.
Contract Buyer
L3 Harris (Macdonald Humphrey Automation)
Luton / Droitwich
2019.09 - 2020.01
- Purchasing Mechanical/Electrical components for all UK sites for aerospace/Logistics/Nuclear/Pharmaceutical sectors - Based at Luton (Mon-Thurs) and Droitwich (Fridays)
- Managing suppliers on a day to day basis, arranging call off orders, negotiating best VFM (value for money) & updating cost savings register accordingly
- Placing orders on a daily basis for Luton Head Office and Droitwich and also various sites in UK (ie Aston Martin, Barry, JLR Solihull)
- Liaising with Project Managers, Engineers & Stores Manager on a daily basis to resolve any current issues
- Daily discussions and once a week meeting with Group Purchasing Manager & Supply Chain Manager.
Contract Buyer
JCB
Uttoxeter, Staffordshire
2017.07 - 2018.08
- Sending RFQ’s and raising orders based on best VFM from daily PIR (Product Improvement Requisition) forms)
- Produce cost savings/cost avoidance strategies on selected owned category parts (i.e. Omitting JCB logo on mud-flaps)
- Worked with department leaders to meet diverse purchasing needs.
- Assisted purchasing manager with identifying improvement opportunities and managing purchasing operations including site visit to Belfast to review & onboard a new Fabrication supplier.
- Sourced new vendors and suppliers to boost product offerings and increase profit margins.
- Responsible for all purchasing of Tellus Site Dumpers projects 1T, 3T, 5T, 7T & 9T with UK & Northern Ireland supplier base.
- Processing all outstanding ECN’s (Engineering Change Notes) daily, working with design to clarify change.
- Attending meetings with department heads ref cost savings/quality problems etc and including 2018 + 2019 identified cost savings.
- Achievents/Contributions: Assisted in the supplier switching process for Tellus Dumpers main fabrication supplier from Permoid to McAuley Engineering after supplier visit to Belfast to ascertain capacity & to ensure they could meet demand volumes
Buyer
Advanta Packaging (Nicholl Foods)
Cannock
2016.03 - 2017.02
- Procurement of all non-foil stock from UK and Global suppliers based in Israel, Turkey, Denmark, Spain
- Procurement of all bespoke new customer orders to include packaging film & lidding from UK and global suppliers
- Procurement of all production packaging cartons required for exporting products, driven from production
- Requesting specification sheets from suppliers and converting into Advanta specs
- Arranging consignment stock call ins on a weekly basis with four global suppliers based in Norway and Turkey
- Liaising with the Finance Director to ensure SWIFT payments have been processed at the appropriate time to ensure target delivery dates are met and keeping all internal / external stakeholders informed at all times
- Assisting the Export Manager with any queries When purchased orders are ready for shipment) and necessary export documentation (i.e Heat treated pallet certs from uk pallet supplier for goods being shipped to Brazil
- Raising new product part no’s when required & entering onto Sage and the completion of associated documentation to comply with company procedures.
Buyer / Materials Controller
Ash & Lacy Building Systems
West Bromwich
2015.05 - 2016.03
- The procurement and control of all materials required within the Rainscreen cladding projects divisions of the business to include direct and indirect purchases also utilizing current stock holding.
Buyer
OSIL (Odour Services Intl Ltd)
Cannock
2014.04 - 2015.05
- Raising/Placing of all direct/indirect purchase orders & on/off hire notes relating to goods & plant required for all UK OSIL sites and head office.
Raw Materials Buyer
Norton Aluminium
Cannock
2013.01 - 2014.01
- Sourcing new suppliers, visiting suppliers & collecting samples in own van, Raise shipping / despatch notes for UK and overseas destinations for completed contracts
- Sourcing and placing orders for new and re-furbished plant including bailing machines and forklifts etc.
Owner
Advance Couriers
Cannock
2003.01 - 2013.01
- All day-to-day aspects of running a small company including invoicing, placing orders, bidding for jobs, banking, book-keeping all of which were recorded on Excel & Industry compatible software
- Chasing payments from suppliers / making payments to sub-contractors.
- Established and successfully managed profitable business, demonstrating exceptional entrepreneurial skills and business acumen.
Hire Controller
Keller Ground Engineering
Coventry
2001.01 - 2003.01
- Raising and placing hire notes for the construction industry including all plant hire (compressors, cranes, diesel bowsers, forklift trucks, dumper trucks, portacabins (static/mobile)
- Purchasing of aggregates, clothing, work tools etc.
Senior Expeditor
Sunseeker International Powerboats Ltd
Poole
2000.01 - 2001.01
- Reason for leaving: Re-located to back to the Midlands for family reasons.
Machine Shop Scheduler / Expeditor
Harmon Manufacturing
Poole
1996.01 - 2000.01
- Production planning of all aerospace WIP jobs / Raising and placing orders to heat treatment/anodizing companies, material and tooling purchasing
- Supplier negotiation, expediting of orders, invoice clearance etc
Stock Controller/Buyer/Purchasing Manager
Inductoheat Banyard Ltd
Upton
1990.01 - 1996.01
- Raising and placement of all company direct and indirect purchase orders from parts lists/BOM’s for the induction Heating sector
- Participate and lead weekly/monthly supplier meetings, weekly internal WIP meetings
- Stock transfers, regular perpetual inventory checks / Collecting & delivering items in company van
- Receiving and dispatching goods, PI stock checks, ensuring min order levels were maintained
- Arranging and placing orders for all crating/packaging prior to shipment
- Responsible for liaising with nominated customs/shipping agent for imports and also project exports to relevant countries including USA, India, Sweden.
Education
CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement & Supply - Procurement
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
2014.09 - 2016.02
Keresley Newland Secondary School
Keresley, Coventryundefined
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Skills
- Excellent Internal/External stakeholder management and communications skills across all levels
- Supplier Relationship Management experience
- Inventory management
- Proven Cost Savings / Cost Reduction & Cost avoidance
- Strategic Sourcing & Tactical Procurement experience
- Methodical approach to tasks
- Experience in dealing with high value and volume contracts
- Willingness to travel when required
- Will go above & beyond to get the task in hand completed
- Positive supplier relations
- Problem-solving
- Team Player
Certification
CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement & Supply
Affiliations
- Gym, Swimming, Cycling, Reading, Listening to music
Timeline
Lead / Senior Buyer / Materials Controller
Isentra Ltd
2024.09 - Current
Buyer / Materials Controller
LDG Contracts
2024.02
Lead Buyer
Dudley Industries
2022.05 - 2024.02
Contract Procurement Engineer
BAE Systems
2022.02 - 2022.05
Interim Contract Buyer
Amscreen Group
2021.04 - 2022.02
Contract Buyer
UAV Tactical Systems (U-Tacs Ltd)
2020.02 - 2022.03
Contract Buyer
L3 Harris (Macdonald Humphrey Automation)
2019.09 - 2020.01
Contract Buyer
JCB
2017.07 - 2018.08
Buyer
Advanta Packaging (Nicholl Foods)
2016.03 - 2017.02
Buyer / Materials Controller
Ash & Lacy Building Systems
2015.05 - 2016.03
CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement & Supply - Procurement
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
2014.09 - 2016.02
Buyer
OSIL (Odour Services Intl Ltd)
2014.04 - 2015.05
Raw Materials Buyer
Norton Aluminium
2013.01 - 2014.01
Owner
Advance Couriers
2003.01 - 2013.01
Hire Controller
Keller Ground Engineering
2001.01 - 2003.01
Senior Expeditor
Sunseeker International Powerboats Ltd
2000.01 - 2001.01
Machine Shop Scheduler / Expeditor
Harmon Manufacturing
1996.01 - 2000.01
Stock Controller/Buyer/Purchasing Manager
Inductoheat Banyard Ltd
1990.01 - 1996.01
Keresley Newland Secondary School