CURRICULUM VITAE

Robert Keyes

* ******* ****

West Knighton, Leicester, LE2 6HB

011*-***-****

077**-******

Personal Profile

Broad ranging managerial experience, detail focused strong

organizational, analytical and problem solving skills. Flexible with

proactive attitude and willingness to get the job done, determined and

extremely focused. Ability to analyze situations and react in a timely

manner

Background Summary

A procurement specialist with over twenty years experience in a

diverse range of purchasing roles within the shopfitting, defence

(MOD), government and sporting and automotive industries.

A real benefit has been the opportunity to work across a range of

industries and areas of indirect spend categories, developing and building

on my procurement knowledge and experience.

Achievements

Involved in taking MICE Reflections from a 3M turnover company to a PLC

Group with a turnover of over 150M. Target saving of over 100k at Ideal

Shopfitters by reducing supplier database, agreeing pricing strategies and

retrospective rebate scheme according to spend. Working within an

innovation Centre to produce an electric vehicle with Tata Motors.

Education

* NEBSM in Materials Management Royal Navy

* RSA in Materials Management Royal Navy

* BTEC HNC in Business & Finance De Montfort Univ.

1992 - 1994

* Diploma Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing

and Supply (C I P S) since 1995

Career History

July 2014 - Present Elster Instroment Melton Mowbray

Contract Buyer

The role involves evaluating supplier bids or proposals, assisting in the

selection of suppliers and monitoring and evaluating performance based upon

analysis. Arranging vendor contracts, negotiating terms and observing

quality of purchased materials. Preparing reports and required documents.

Assisting Sales and Project Managers with on-site visits, deliveries to

site, Installation, Commissioning and Inspections, Warranty work and

replacement of parts/ repairs to include all documentation

Monitoring material and supply inventories using SAP MRP / business systems

Attending project start up / handover and production meetings. 6 months

contract to cover medical emergency

August 2013 - July 2014 PJC Plant Services Leicester

Buyer

Obtain the lowest possible long-term cost through negotiation, market and

supplier knowledge from approved suppliers only. Purchase requirements of

assigned materials at the lowest long-term cost for the quantity, quality

and delivery required. Meet with Sales Representatives to evaluate

services, products and seek out cost reductions, quality improvements and

new products. Negotiate with suppliers as necessary on new purchase or

changes to existing purchase orders. Ensure that active purchase orders are

complete and accurate at all times. Monitor and co-ordinate stock to agreed

levels within the company. Maternity cover position.

July 2011 - March 2013 KING TRAILERS Market Harborough

Purchasing Manager

Reporting to the Operations Director, my position has the responsibility

for the identification, price negotiation, supplier selection for all

materials, services and equipment for the business. Ensuring the efficient

supply of materials and services to ensure workforce achieve scheduled

completion dates, working from EFACs computer system, bills of materials

are agreed then uploaded to produce a reorder report.

Materials include various grades of specialist metals, axles, tyres, paint

electrical components, air and oil hydraulics, trailer frames and hydraulic

ramps

March 2011 - June 2011 PRIMARIUS LIMITED Corby

Buyer

Employed to help out company failing to satisfy a large contract to

manufacture and supply driver and passenger train seats to major train

operators for and on behalf of Bombardier.

This position involved ordering items in a timely and efficient manner,

such as metal fabrications, castings, foam and coverings and specialist

fixings from China and home based suppliers

Contract was ended on completion of order unable to secure permanent

position due to loss of contracts by Bombardier

Aug 2010 - Mar 2011 TATA MOTORS EUROPEAN TECHNICAL CENTRE Warwick

Electrical Commodities Buyer

To manage day to day activity associated within the Electrical Department.

Providing production materials and services, managing demand for materials

for new or reworked electrical harnesses for the Tata Vista Electric

vehicle and ACE truck, including source selection via Request for Quotation

Packages both at home and abroad, providing and reviewing costs and

progressing supplier development needs with the Electrical stakeholders to

support the ever changing business needs. Employed on a 6 months contract.

Dec 2009 - Aug 2010 MORRISONS SUPERMARKET Leicester

Sales Assistant

Taken the opportunity to work within Morrisons until to the current

employment market improves. My position within the Produce department

involves arranging all fruit and vegetables, having to ensure an impactful

department, a clean and tidy shopping environment and ensuring goods are in

good condition, presented well, available and within sell by date. Passed

NVQ certificate in Food Handling and Safety.

Aug 2009 - Dec 2009 UNEMPLOYED

June 2009 - Aug 2009 LINWOOD RETAIL Leicester

Buyer / Administrator

Employed on a short term contract to coordinate routines due to a

relocation move. Duties included organizing the day to day office

requirements, placing purchase orders, typing schedules of works, quotes,

invoicing, Health and Safety documentation, manpower allocation, transport

and arranging materials to site. Introduced consignment stocks and Site

Waste Management reports for recycling or landfill.

Jan 2009 - June 2009 UNEMPLOYED

Oct 2008 - Jan 2009 SPA DESIGN DEVELOPMENTS Rothley

Senior Buyer

Joined nearing completion of a BUPA Health and Wellness centre based in

Birmingham. Working alongside Project Managers, Main and Sub Contractors,

Designers and Architects to provide facilities, materials and services

purchasing. Ensuring goods and materials previously ordered arrived on time

and date specified and to agreed costs. 3M project.

Nov 2007 - Sept 2008 ACTIVE INTERIORS Limited

Coventry

Senior Buyer

This role was created to ensure that all purchases, contracts, commercial

ventures undertaken were professionally conducted and managed, delivered to

a high standard on a timely basis and provide real value for money.

Planning the purchasing and contracts activity with Project Managers to

achieve on budget costs. Clients include Europcar, Hertz, NCR, Scrivens

Opticians, Hand Made Burger Co and Paul's food chain. Turnover of around

3M.

Jan 2007 - Nov 2007 IDEAL SHOPFITTERS Limited Stamford

Senior Buyer

Specifically employed on short term fixed contract to devise an up to date

database of suppliers, materials, costs and sub-contractors roles then

agreeing 12 month pricing contracts, setting up rebate schemes dependent on

spend, encouraging the partnership of continuous relationships with

suppliers and sub-contractors for ongoing and future projects. Clients

include Homebase, Dixons, Halfords, Bath Store and Body Shop. Achieved

target savings of 100k.

May 2000 - Dec 2006 MICE REFLECTIONS Limited Coventry

Purchasing Manager

Reflections part of MICE Group plc, turnover of 150M until its demise in

2007. Purchasing spend of 16M, with a staff of 4 buyers and 3 warehouse

staff. Responsible for all direct and indirect materials purchased

including MDF, hardwoods, paints, glass, tools, electrics and everything

involved within production/prototype requirements of POD /POS units, take

offs from drawings, preparing bills of materials, including sub-

contractors. Enjoying the challenging, ever changing manufacturing

environment, having to think outside the box as situations arose.

Major clients included Marks & Spencer, Boots, Coast, Monsoon,

Oasis, Philip Morris and Next.

May 1999 - Apr 2000 KEY PLASTICS Limited Coventry

Senior Buyer

Maintain an ongoing supply of plastic injection moulded components to sub-

contractors; to keep shop floor assembly teams on target with customers

call offs. Ensuring supply of free issue materials and other associated

items are ordered in a timely manner. Main client Rover group until its

demise.

Mar 1998 - May 1999 ALVIS VEHICLES Limited Coventry

Project Buyer

Wide ranging role that involved every aspect of the buying process,

including sourcing and negotiation against specific manufacturing

contracts. Goods included Electrical wiring harnesses, Air conditioning

unitary, Drivers seat and Suspension parts. Managing day to day quality

and supply issues including defect reports. Development and implementation

of cost reduction programmes.

Alvis Vehicles relocated to Telford.

May 1994 - Mar 1998 TEMPORARY CONTRACT POSITIONS

(AGENCY)

Held a number of temporary purchasing positions dealing with the day to day

activities within the various environments.

Dec 1997 - Mar 1998 TAYLOR HOBSON PNEUMO Leicester

Project Buyer

May 1995 - Nov 1997 WILLIAMSON DESIGN Castle Donington

Buyer

Oct 1994 - May 1995 VIRTUALITY ENTERTAINMENT Leicester

Stores Coordinator

May 1994 - Oct 1994 RADSTONE TECHNOLOGY Towcester

Buyer

May 1992 - Apr 1994 GEC MARCONI Limited Leicester

Purchasing Officer

Preparation and analysis of sub-contractors tender responses on various

contracts, placement of purchase orders and all additional requirements of

the purchasing administration roles.

Nov 1991 - May 1992 BENSON BOX Leicester

Buyer

Determine maximum/ minimum order quantities of paper / board and printing

requisites for production, to ensure maximum productivity of cartons/ end

products.

Oct 1986 - June 1991 BRITISH AEROSPACE Riyadh Saudi

Arabia

Chief Buyer

Controlling the buying, expediting and material functions on major tasks,

such as accommodation complexes from new build or refurbishment to fully

furnished units, for aerospace personnel.

Apr 1986 - Sept 1986 X111 COMMONWEALTH GAMES Edinburgh

Village Quartermaster

Overall purpose was to control / coordinate the stores and supplies

required in preparation for and during the games. Maintaining various

inventories of items borrowed by the athletes / competitors to enable safe

return on completion of the games.

Apr 1970 - Apr 1986 ROYAL NAVY

Joined as junior assistant stores accountant and left in the rank of Petty

Officer. Trained in all aspects of materials and inventory management.

Served on a variety of ships both at home and abroad.

Further Information

. Fully conversant with applicable software including Excel, Word, SAP,

EFACS, SAGE, MRP packages.

. Keen to use new technology in all aspects of my work and keen to

transfer skills and attributes to meet changing needs and requirements

. Current clean full driving licence

Personal Information

Leisure Tennis, Golf, Running, Skiing, Squash,

visiting the Theatre

Health Excellent

Status Married

References Professional referees available on request

Contact this candidate