Source & negotiate
Sourcing the right products through eBay and Plexus, negotiating with suppliers and managing purchase orders.
Procurement · Negotiation · B2B sales
Purchasing ExecutiveStafford
CharlotteAshford
Purchasing, problem-solving and bringing people together.
A Purchasing Executive based in Stafford, with experience across procurement, education and NHS administration.
An independent mindset.
Get to know mePurchasing. People. Possibility.
01 A little about me
Independent
in my work.
Connected
in my approach.
I enjoy taking initiative, finding solutions and seeing a task through. My most recent experience is as a purchaser at EU Automation, working with suppliers, customers and teams across the business.
I am looking for new challenges and the opportunity to use my initiative and creativity. I work well independently, but communication and collaboration have become two of my greatest strengths.
CharlotteStafford
English (native)
English (native)
02 What I bring
From the first
conversation
to the final
delivery.
£4,000/ month
Approximate savings achieved independently through supplier negotiation at EU Automation.
Coordinate & deliver
Organising international shipments, couriers and collections, working closely with warehouse, logistics and transport teams.
Supply chain · Logistics · Order fulfilment
Communicate & resolve
Keeping customers and suppliers informed, handling warranty and return issues, and collaborating across finance, sales and global trade.
Communication · Collaboration · Problem-solving
Explore all my skills
- Negotiation
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Microsoft packages / Outlook
- Procurement
- Team collaboration
- B2B sales
- Supply chain management
- Logistics
- Customer-facing
- Accounts receivable
03 My experience
Different roles.
The same people focus.
From the classroom to customer conversations, clear communication and thoughtful organisation connect my work.
Purchasing Executive
EU Automation
Supplier negotiation, product sourcing and order fulfilment, connecting customers, internal teams and international logistics.
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- Manage order progression and fulfilment, including sending purchase orders, receiving payments, negotiating with suppliers and communicating with customers.
- Maintain consistent communication with suppliers and customers by telephone and email to keep processes running smoothly.
- Negotiate sales and savings with suppliers, independently saving around £4,000 per month.
- Coordinate transport and couriers, book shipments, arrange collections, oversee international shipments and liaise with warehouse staff.
- Handle warranty and return issues to support customer satisfaction.
- Source and procure suitable products using eBay and the Plexus system.
- Collaborate with finance, global trade, sales and warehouse teams, as well as external logistics and transport teams.
- Manage a high-volume inbox, data entry and spreadsheets.
Teaching Assistant
Aspire People
Classroom and one-to-one support, helping children with learning activities and providing emotional, educational and physical support.
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- Provided primary support to the teacher, assisting with daily schedules, planning and extra-curricular activities.
- Supported students in small groups and one-to-one with reading, writing and mathematics, as well as arts, sports, recreation, topic and environmental studies.
- Maintained children's school books and prepared classroom resources.
- Worked for periods as a one-to-one teaching assistant for children with disabilities and learning difficulties, providing emotional, educational and physical support.
Administrator
Midlands Partnership NHS Trust
Patient appointments, confidential information and reception administration, with coordination across clinical and external teams.
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- Handled confidential information and booked patient appointments by telephone and letter, using NHS systems to manage bookings and caseloads.
- Liaised with external tradespeople and engineers for building repairs and maintenance, and served as the first point of contact for patients, clinicians and external departments.
- Managed the inbox and reception desk, and arranged room hire for external departments.
04 Education
Learning
& foundations.
StaffordEnglish (native)
2020–2022A-LevelsErasmus Darwin Academy
- Psychology
- B
- Biology
- C
- Chemistry
- D
2015–2020GCSEs & BTECsErasmus Darwin Academy
- Mathematics
- 7/A
- English Literature (2019)
- 8/A*
- English Language
- 8/A*
- Chemistry
- 9/A**
- Biology
- 7/A
- Physics
- 7/A
- RE
- 7/A
- BTEC IT
- Pass
- History
- 6/B
- BTEC Performing Arts
- Distinction*
05 Professional references
People I’ve worked with.
James Savona
Team Leader
EU Automation
Charlotte Scrivens
Nursery Manager
Lichfield Cathedral School
06 Get in touch
A new challenge.
A conversation
to start.
I am looking for a role where I can bring my initiative, creativity and collaborative approach.
Email CharlotteEmailcharlotteskidmore11@gmail.comPhone07925991423
Based inStafford
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