Project Manager
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CURRICULUM VITAE
Robert Keyes
West Knighton, Leicester, LE2 6HB
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
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