Gemma Thompson

Experience

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  Group Lotus plc

  Feb 2003 - Jun 2007

  Buyer

  Procurement of BoM parts for Powertrain Division of car supply chain for car manufacuring. Supplier Relationship Management, cost down programmes, new product development support. Drawing revision management for procuring parts. Niche volume management.Ensure compliance to all policies, procedures, standard operating procedures and safe working practices, with recommendations for action and continuous improvement.Close working with QA department, PI Team (Perpetual inventory) and logistics for effective KanBan Management.Processing and checking of purchase and contract orders as required to ensure that the purchasing procedure has been applied correctly. Liaising with internal departments when necessary. Show less

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  Port of Felixstowe

  Jun 2007 - Mar 2021

  Senior Buyer

  To negotiate, process and arrange purchase of stock and non-stock items for effective Port maintenance and operation, parts for engineering projects and stock items within HPUK, supporting Port of Felixstowe, London Thamesport and Harwich International Port.Manage technical buyers as appropriate and assist the Procurement Manager in managing the company’s interface with the supply market in order to maximise company profit by obtaining supplies at the lowest total evaluated cost.Ensuring compliance to all policies, procedures, standard operating procedures and safe working practices, with recommendations for action and continuous improvement.Management of a measurable and sustainable cost reduction programme.Reduce stock cost and implement new initiatives with regards cost reduction on stocked crane parts. Supplier Relationship Management and evaluation. Effective Management of failing suppliers.Tendering for goods within my commodity remit within OJEU where applicable.Ensuring sustainable procurement is a key factor when sourcing new or alternative products and work with key suppliers to encourage key issues.Ensuring quality standards of goods provided for the safety of the individual are not reduced without the agreement of the safety officersEnsuring compliance to all policies, procedures, standard operating procedures and safe working practices, with recommendations for action and continuous improvement. Show less

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  PORT OF FELIXSTOWE LIMITED

  Mar 2021 - now

  Commercial Manager