Cheryl Byrne

Experience

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  Marsh Ireland.

  Sept 2004 - Aug 2005

  Claims Administrator

  • Duties included day to day handling of all claims reported and the provision of advice and assistance to clients. • Issuing payments and payment reports to relevant client portfolio and underwriters.• Assess claims and issue payment on these once claim has been approved

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  Dunnes Stores

  Aug 2005 - Nov 2007

  Buyers Assistant

  • Analysis of sales and collate sales related reports• Writing of orders, including detailed description of product• Constant interaction with suppliers to ensure all samples from fit to production is on time to ensure no late shipments• Work directly with Buyer & Controller to communicate all relevant information regarding sales and stock.• Meeting with Suppliers to look at new product and discuss current orders

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  Primark Stores Limited

  Jan 2010 - Jun 2011

  Trainee Buyer

  • Support buyer in day to day running of the section while aiming to maximise sales and profitability.• Accurately input orders, updating and amending computer systems with the order details as required• Manage the critical path• Liaise with suppliers regarding raised and potential orders• Management of lab dip and sample submissions

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  Dunnes Stores

  Jun 2011 - Sept 2016

  • Identify key opportunities to maximise potential of the department• Source, develop and selection of product lines• Prepare and present product range reviews to directors • Analysis of sales performance monitoring and management of stock levels • Negotiation of prices to ensure best price is agreed in order to achieve target margin whilst offering the customer value for money• Monitoring market developments and reviewing competitors• Managing the outerwear team to ensure critical path and high quality standards are maintained • Constant review of the Open to Buys • Managing and maintaining relationships with suppliers Show less

  • Junior Buyer

    Jul 2014 - Sept 2016

  • Assistant Buyer Savida

    Jun 2011 - Jul 2014
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  Office of Government Procurement

  Sept 2016 - now

  • Deliver compliant sourcing solutions that meet clients’ needs that are consistent with Government policy• Drive maximum value for money in line with overall agreed targets and government policies • Develop, agree and implement category sourcing• Put in place the required contractual arrangements to meet the requirements of customers across the public sector• Build and maintain strong working relationships and positive communications with key stakeholders both internal and external, to ensure awareness of the OGP’s value • Provide strong governance around sourcing activities ensuring compliance, openness and transparency, while appropriately managing risk• Review uptake and performance of established arrangements with key stakeholders Show less • Manage and deliver procurement projects with in line with OGP objectives and values• Deliver compliant sourcing projects whilst meeting the needs of clients• Deliver projects to achieve optimum value for money • Liaise with stakeholders including Public Sector Clients and Chief State Solicitors Office• Build procurement processes and knowledge bank within the Spot Buying team• Work with junior colleagues to help further their knowledge in public procurement practices and to facilitate development of skills and competencies• Ensure sourcing competitions are conducted in line with best practice procurement principles, whilst mitigating any potential risks Show less

  • Category Manager

    Jan 2018 - now

  • Category Specialist Higher

    Sept 2016 - Dec 2017