Experienced buyer with over 12 years’ experience (in three countries) in buying, managing global sourcing, cost negotiations, supply chain management, stakeholder engagement and product development. Proven track record of exceeding KPIs in all previous roles and taking proactive interest in wider value-add.
Work history
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Product Supply Chain ManagerScreenworks Ltd.
United KingdomFull Time
Creating product development and supply chain strategy; global sourcing and supply chain management; all aspects of the product development including feasibility, project planning, stakeholder negotiations & pricing.
• Developed and launched ten new products in a ten-month period, including the highest value(£100K) order in the history of the department.
• Won ‘Textile Product of the Year’ award at Merchandise World Show (February 2020).
• Spearhead supplier vetting & onboarding processes, risk & compliance management (eg SMETA, BSCI, OekoTek) and overseas factory visits – introduced factories from untapped sourcing hubs such as Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Cambodia to maximise profits.
• Champion business diversification into ethical and sustainable product sourcing (GOTS, Fairtrade) and forging new supply chains including local British production.
• Lead cross-functional teams to create detailed techpacks, conduct fit and QC sessions, data analytics, research and trend forecasting.
• Devise pricing strategies in partnership with sales, marketing and customer feedback teams.
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Senior BuyerScreenworks Ltd.
- United KingdomFull Time
Responsible for end-to-end enquiries and order management.
• Led successful sourcing projects across the EU, Turkey, China & India worth approx. £1m in FY18.
• Managed a team of junior buyer, QC & designers to execute critical path activities, testing of samples against key criteria, escalation triaging on enquiries and orders.
• Collaborated with multiple stakeholders (internal and external) such as sales/marketing, finance, factories, logistic partners to ensure KPIs in SLAs on rates (thereby protecting profit margins), OTIF delivery timings and service combinations are met.
• Streamlined enquiry management process to protect revenues and improve turn-around time by 20% in FY18.
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Skills
- Fashion Buying
- Buying
- Product Development
- Production
- Supplier Management
- Critical Path
- Sourcing Clothing
- Negotiation
Education