My expertise spans product sourcing, cost re-engineering, business development strategies, and market entry projects tailored for SMEs and micro businesses. Currently, I am in a transitional role following the disposal of previous businesses, actively seeking suitable employment opportunities.

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From 2020 to 2024, I was involved in several startup businesses, guiding them from inception to sale. These companies catered to both B2C and B2B clients through e-commerce. The experiences and challenges encountered in launching multiple new ventures have honed a wide-ranging and adaptable skill set in me, showcasing entrepreneurial spirit, flexibility, leadership, and a readiness to embrace calculated risks with potential major impacts on the business and its employees.

Each enterprise presented distinct challenges that demanded adaptability and the quick identification of skill gaps, which I addressed through proactive personal development.

As General Manager, my responsibilities included overseeing various projects that were crucial to the concept, implementation, and growth of the organisation.

E-commerce development - I developed and managed the e-commerce business, which involved creating and executing strategies in line with the company's objectives.

Compliance & regulation - I conducted regular reviews to ensure employee adherence to regulations across all departments of the company.

Recruitment - I managed the entire recruitment process, ensuring the attraction, screening, selection, and onboarding of candidates best suited for the organisation.

Product portfolio - I was in charge of strategically managing the business's product portfolio, aligning it with the organisation's strategy, assessing product performance, identifying market opportunities, and keeping up with market trends and innovations.

Property & Leasing - I was responsible for negotiating lease agreements for plant and rental properties.

The Head of Product role was carried out alongside the Global Sourcing Role, enhancing a highly commercial skill set and deep market dynamics understanding to craft successful product strategies in a dynamic and rapidly evolving marketplace.

I spearheaded the extensive development and management of a varied product portfolio across retail and commercial sectors, ensuring strategic alignment and effective execution of product initiatives, thus greatly contributing to the company's market positioning and revenue growth.

I defined and perpetually honed the product strategy, created an ambitious roadmap, and oversaw all facets of the product lifecycle, while guiding cross-functional teams to foster seamless collaboration and meet collective product objectives.

I aligned product objectives with the company's broad business goals by analysing market necessities, trends, and consumer demands, leading to the creation of highly specialised products that precisely catered to the needs of the target market and existing clients.

I formulated and executed a robust New Product Development (NPD) strategy that capitalised on internal manufacturing strengths and external partnerships, propelling product innovation and sustaining the organization's competitive advantage in the market.

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Over 15 years of diverse and transferable skills have been cultivated in the field of direct product sourcing, primarily within the B2B DIY and building products sector. 

Key competencies include:

- Identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers for goods and services

- Managing client supply portfolios with full transparency of spending

- Generating and implementing efficient sourcing and category management strategies

- Analysing and calculating procurement costs, recommending methods to reduce expenses

- Deploying negotiation strategies to secure profitable outcomes

- Optimising sourcing procedures for peak efficiency

- Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure agreement on terms and processes

- Researching and forecasting shifts in supplier negotiating power

- Performing cost, scenario analysis, and benchmarking

- Assessing risks and implementing strategies to minimise them

- Partnering with reliable vendors and suppliers

- Determining the quantity and timing of deliveries

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As a National Account Manager, my responsibilities include managing key accounts such as B&Q, Topps Tiles, Wolseley Group, and Travis Perkins. My primary duties involve establishing robust relationships with essential purchasing functions and ensuring effective communication with both internal and external marketing and range development teams. I serve as the first point of contact for these key national accounts and am fully accountable for achieving sales targets.

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