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I am reaching out to you if you could help me to put together a CV and Cover letter for me. I am moving to Prague soon and I am looking for a job in my field of expertise as an Operational Buyer in Procurement. I need the CV and Cover letter to be written in English and creative writing is not my strong skill.
I started my career as an Operational Buyer working for NHS Trust Royal Bournemouth Hospital in 2017. In this position, I work with internal customers & stakeholders to obtain products and services from the supply chain, which offer value for money and focus on quality, service & sustainability. I also assist in the implementation of the preferred supplier into the business, supporting the strategic objectives of the Procurement Department.
My job duties also include implementing the necessary procurement processes, discipline, and governance on regional/local spend items to achieve significant savings.
I am an independent professional with a responsible approach towards my job and strong client focus, who has a proactive personality, team player with fluent /business proficient in English both written and spoken. I have strong communication skills, MS Office knowledge and ability to work effectively under pressure. I have a good detail orientation, task finishing, independence, and analytical skills.
Summary of my tasks and duties:
Proactively negotiating, managing, and building appropriate relationships with key approved suppliers
Proposing, implementing, and proactively driving cost reduction through effective negotiation and supplier selection and supplier improvement programmes within and across regional teams
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers and regularly review supplier performance
Contacting suppliers to check price and availability
General Duties:
Taking responsibility for reporting on pricing and budget
Working cross-functionally to ensure we have optimal sourcing policies and procedures in place
Liaising daily with relevant site location/production with any discrepancies on delivery dates between Purchase Order and the Customer Order/Manufacturing date
Ensuring Sales and Production Objectives are met i.e. volume, delivery, and quality
Achieving the best price and delivery without compromising quality/ using NHS Spend benchmark tools
Resolving any invoice queries within the company PIP functionality
Checking Inventory Levels on all items before being procured
Helping to manage the stock reduction and obsolescence of Inventory Items
Converting requisitions into Purchase Orders in a timely manner
Resolving administration problems related to procurement
Taking ownership of daily/weekly/monthly tasks as well as adhoc tasks
Manage the purchase order process, RFI and RFP process - including approving the purchase requisition, selecting suppliers, and verifying budget and contractual alignment
Catalogue upload process ensuring sourcing teams proactively manage catalogues
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Understanding and comply with current Purchasing policies and procedures
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels to manage expectations and push back where appropriate
Demonstrating patience and perseverance during setbacks and challenges
Qualifications and knowledge:
Working towards The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Level 4 Diploma CIPS Level 4 (ongoing)
Computer literate with experience of Microsoft packages (including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Excel Intermediate Certificate (February 2019) Bournemouth & Poole College
Sound IT skills with experience of using PowerGate, GHX Nexus & PIM
GCSE's in Maths (June 2015) The City and Guilds of London Institute
English (March 2016) The City and Guilds of London Institute
Professional Conduct & Business Awareness ITEC
Experience and Skills:
Working within a busy office environment
Excellent Planning and organisational skills
The ability to pay attention to detail with a conscientious approach to work and a right first-time attitude
Ability to multi-task, work, and complete tasks effectively under minimal supervision, tight time constraints, and periodic high-volume circumstances.
The ability to build a great relationship with both colleagues and customers, enabling you to deliver an excellent service
Prior to my job as an Operational Buyer I had a position of Purchasing Assistant from 2007 until 2017 in various departments around NHS Royal Bournemouth Hospital.
As a Purchasing Assistant, my responsibilities included:
Controlling & ordering stock from suppliers, considering lead times and volumes needed
Chasing orders, making sure they arrive on time
Monitoring stock levels
Actively looking to reduce costs in carriage and stock
Working within budgets set by management
Building and encouraging positive working relationships with current and potential suppliers.
I would very much appreciate your help. I look forward to hearing from you.
I am reaching out to you if you could help me to put together a CV and Cover letter for me. I am moving to Prague soon and I am looking for a job in my field of expertise as an Operational Buyer in Procurement. I need the CV and Cover letter to be written in English and creative writing is not my strong skill.
I started my career as an Operational Buyer working for NHS Trust Royal Bournemouth Hospital in 2017. In this position, I work with internal customers & stakeholders to obtain products and services from the supply chain, which offer value for money and focus on quality, service & sustainability. I also assist in the implementation of the preferred supplier into the business, supporting the strategic objectives of the Procurement Department.
My job duties also include implementing the necessary procurement processes, discipline, and governance on regional/local spend items to achieve significant savings.
I am an independent professional with a responsible approach towards my job and strong client focus, who has a proactive personality, team player with fluent /business proficient in English both written and spoken. I have strong communication skills, MS Office knowledge and ability to work effectively under pressure. I have a good detail orientation, task finishing, independence, and analytical skills.
Summary of my tasks and duties:
Proactively negotiating, managing, and building appropriate relationships with key approved suppliers
Proposing, implementing, and proactively driving cost reduction through effective negotiation and supplier selection and supplier improvement programmes within and across regional teams
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers and regularly review supplier performance
Contacting suppliers to check price and availability
General Duties:
Taking responsibility for reporting on pricing and budget
Working cross-functionally to ensure we have optimal sourcing policies and procedures in place
Liaising daily with relevant site location/production with any discrepancies on delivery dates between Purchase Order and the Customer Order/Manufacturing date
Ensuring Sales and Production Objectives are met i.e. volume, delivery, and quality
Achieving the best price and delivery without compromising quality/ using NHS Spend benchmark tools
Resolving any invoice queries within the company PIP functionality
Checking Inventory Levels on all items before being procured
Helping to manage the stock reduction and obsolescence of Inventory Items
Converting requisitions into Purchase Orders in a timely manner
Resolving administration problems related to procurement
Taking ownership of daily/weekly/monthly tasks as well as adhoc tasks
Manage the purchase order process, RFI and RFP process - including approving the purchase requisition, selecting suppliers, and verifying budget and contractual alignment
Catalogue upload process ensuring sourcing teams proactively manage catalogues
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Understanding and comply with current Purchasing policies and procedures
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels to manage expectations and push back where appropriate
Demonstrating patience and perseverance during setbacks and challenges
Qualifications and knowledge:
Working towards The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Level 4 Diploma CIPS Level 4 (ongoing)
Computer literate with experience of Microsoft packages (including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Excel Intermediate Certificate (February 2019) Bournemouth & Poole College
Sound IT skills with experience of using PowerGate, GHX Nexus & PIM
GCSE's in Maths (June 2015) The City and Guilds of London Institute
English (March 2016) The City and Guilds of London Institute
Professional Conduct & Business Awareness ITEC
Experience and Skills:
Working within a busy office environment
Excellent Planning and organisational skills
The ability to pay attention to detail with a conscientious approach to work and a right first-time attitude
Ability to multi-task, work, and complete tasks effectively under minimal supervision, tight time constraints, and periodic high-volume circumstances.
The ability to build a great relationship with both colleagues and customers, enabling you to deliver an excellent service
Prior to my job as an Operational Buyer I had a position of Purchasing Assistant from 2007 until 2017 in various departments around NHS Royal Bournemouth Hospital.
As a Purchasing Assistant, my responsibilities included:
Controlling & ordering stock from suppliers, considering lead times and volumes needed
Chasing orders, making sure they arrive on time
Monitoring stock levels
Actively looking to reduce costs in carriage and stock
Working within budgets set by management
Building and encouraging positive working relationships with current and potential suppliers.
I would very much appreciate your help. I look forward to hearing from you.
Barbora C.
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