Susan Lewis

Experience

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  Trustmarque

  Jan 2007 - Aug 2010

  Responsible for the purchasing of all Non Microsoft Direct orders and the management of Key Operational KPI Deliverables and negotiation of Key Contracts and involved with annual portfolio supply tender. The role also included the management of the Purchasing and Warehouse personnel to ensure high levels of service. The job required me to engage/work with Vendors and Suppliers to maintain working relationships ensuring high quality delivery of product and value add services. This role required me to manage key supplier relationships, manage buying for key sales teams with the company and manage the resolution of queries from both end users and suppliers.

  • Purchasing Manager

    May 2009 - Aug 2010

  • Senior Buyer

    Jun 2008 - May 2009

  • Purchasing Administrator

    Jan 2007 - Jun 2008
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  SBL

  Aug 2010 - Jul 2013

  Distribution Relationship Manager

  I work with our distribution partners to ensure we are aligned to the best partners available from the channel and are receiving best value. This involves engaging with partners to ensure we are receiving the best commercials but tempering that with the value add piece, giving distributors the chance to bring something unique to the business, whether that be training, services, help with accreditations or the promise of onsite support.

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  Pont Packaging BV

  Aug 2013 - now

  Purchasing Supervisor - UK

  Purchasing Supervisor responsible for the day to day supply chain management of a range of worldwide suppliers across our European operation. I develop and implement short and long term strategies designed to reduce costs and improve quality and service. As an experienced professional I am able to anticipate company needs and requirements by keeping abreast of market and product trends and developments. I have a consistent approach to performance management across a range of suppliers and contracts with the aim of reducing cost and improving service levels. I understand business drivers and implement tactical and strategic activities to address needs. I work on implementing purchasing processes for supplier and contract management and ensure their focus is on value, performance, accountability and continuous improvement. Show less