Hi 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.
