Gareth Witton

In my current role, I manage all aspects of RAW material purchasing as well as the contracts and tenders process. I ensure overall operations in compliance with company strategies. I establish and strengthen strong supplier relationships, which enabled PA more flexibility on credit. I am also involved in logistics process implementation, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, market trend analysis, and risk assessment. Here is a list of my key accomplishments: • Managed portfolio of over 5000 product lines while strengthening strategic relationships with vendors and suppliers. • Evaluated and restructured entire MRP platform and process secure Park Acre success story. • Delivered strategic leadership to a team of buyers and encouraged them to achieve set goals and secure goods at most favorable cost to business. • Represented the company on the world stage to build positive image of business. • Spearheaded and delivered various projects to improve departmental and business visibility.

In my previous role as a Category Buyer, I have developed and fostered long-term professional relationships with existing and potential suppliers to deliver optimum business value. I have developed and led cost-saving initiatives across departments and drove product improvements to supplier and market information in close collaboration with other managers. I was responsible for market data gathering and analysis to support senior management in strategic and long-term decision-making process while delivering well-researched business cases. I have ensured optimum long-term sustainability, cost control, and competition within supply base by conducting supplier rationalisation. I was involved in range management and category planning elements of business plan while increasing awareness of competitor activity to secure advantages and exploit innovation. Key achievements in this role are: • Assessed customers' needs and delivered new products accordingly to boost sales and turnover. • Developed and managed portfolio of 120 suppliers for one of the UK leading wholesalers. • Led successful negotiations of supplier trading terms to meet financial imperatives/rebate targets and ensure best terms for supply chain. • Identified and secured new product development opportunities to enhance business growth. • Evaluated current supplier performance and source new suppliers to ensure best value for money for customers.

Here at JG Pears, I was involved in the sourcing of all site MRO and equipment needs from new project to maintain site equipment and premises. I determined requirements and preserved optimum stock levels accordingly to meet ongoing demands while implementing effective stock control and associated administrative processes. I generated meaningful departmental spend reports as well as surpassed personal and business KPIs. I examined and optimized IT infrastructure to access significant systems benefits. Here are some of my key achievements: • Developed and delivered incentivised solutions and built continuity and value for money on all goods and services by negotiating contracts and terms with suppliers. • Confirmed continued production and safe operations of site with engineering, production, and sales teams to maximise customer satisfaction. • Developed and launched full stock control system for effective stock management.

• Second and third line technical support, meeting customer expectations on a daily basis in resolving technical issues with all Vodafone’s products and services. • Design and implementation of training program for first line tech support team. Identifying individual requirements for all advisors • Meeting SLA with case loads • Continued personal development ensuring self & team maintain proactive knowledge sharing of current and future markets.