William Alexander

I am a professional qualified with over 25 years' experience within Purchasing and Buying, focusing on, but not limited to, the Engineering & Construction Industries. Achieving company objectives and aims in all areas from supplier negotiations through to cost/savings/return on Investment (ROI) and contract implementation. Responsible for supplier quality and value for money, I proactively monitor and manage the services we received to ensure they provided both cost-effectiveness and increased supplier performance.

Experienced in building positive customer relationships by consistently providing exceptional service and addressing inquiries and concerns promptly.

Sales Negotiator (Part-time) - Keegan White - High Wycombe

(2023-02)

• Help customers find the ideal property suiting their needs and preferences.
• Show prospective buyers new builds as their needs.
• Organise viewings.

New Homes Sales Advisor (Part-time) - JNP - High Wycombe

(2022-05 - 2023-02)

• Help customers find and buy new property suiting their needs and preferences.
• Show prospective buyers new builds as their needs.
• Organise viewings.

Buyer - Safran Electrical & Power UK - Pitstone, Bucks

(2022-06 - 2022-11)

6 month Contract

• Purchasing goods to use within the company.
• Source quality items at competitive prices.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers, manage an inventory, evaluate quality goods, and stick within a budget.

Senior Account Manager - Wellington Engineering - Hayes

(2021-05 - 2022-06)

• Making sure products are shipped on time, updating all parties
• Purchasing

Buyer/Planner - Delta-Mobrey - Slough

(2019-04 - 2021-04)

• Various Purchasing functions
• More in depth strategic planning for future orders
• Work to MRP Systems and various reports KPI
• Resolve internal and External problems
• Work close with supplier to improve performance

Supplier Chain Specialist - Oxford Instruments - High Wycombe

(2019-01 - 2019-04)

Contract

• Various purchasing functions
• Work to MRP Systems and various reports KPI
• Resolve internal and External problems
• Work close with supplier to improve performance
• Contract Work

Sourcing Manager - Martin Baker - Denham

(2018-09 - 2018-12)

Contract

• Worked to MRP system
• Identified parts and placed with relevant supplier
• Worked closely with clients
• Office and phone skills

Buyer/Planner - TSL Products - Marlow

(2016-09 - 2018-08)

• Global Unit Purchaser
• Worked with MRP System
• Identified parts and placed with relevant supplier
• Work closely with clients
• Handling purchase requests within the office
• Office and phone skills

Oil and Gas Procurement Specialist - Subsea Components - Berkshire

(2012-01 - 2016-09)

• Cost saving - across the board standard parts
• Cost Saving - introduction of Stock / Stores parts
• Set up Contract - for various parts
• Call - off / Schedule Delivery dates
• Lean Time / lead time saving
• Ownership of parts.
• To date - current cost saving.
• Introduction of New Suppliers.
• Supplier performance - regular meetings and visits
• Improve on quality / ownership with suppliers
• Increased invoice time scale - from 30 days to 45 / 60 days payment method.

Procurement Specialist - Sens-Tech Ltd - Berkshire

(2008-09 - 2011-10)

Made redundant

• Responsible for worldwide purchasing
• Negotiating prices with suppliers & sub contracts.
• Liaising with various suppliers, customers & departments.
• Chase up problems internal & External
• Work with various manufacturing, subcontractors, electrical, engineering & fabrication Companies.
• Run various reports, such as MRP.
• Purchase for company , Capital , Consumables , and materials
• Instruction on delivery .with all relevant documentation.
• Special projects, / Prototype.

Senior Sales Executive - Linden Homes - Marlow, Buckinghamshire

(2007-04 - 2008-08)

New build Temp position

Procurement Specialist - C/S Group Ltd - Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

(1999-04 - 2007-04)

Relocated company

Major Subcontractor/Material Planner - Molins Ltd - Saunderton, Buckinghamshire

(1989-01 - 1999-04)