Dan Jones

Buyer @ JC-Electronics

About

With a robust foundation in industrial automation procurement, my expertise lies in spearheading buying departments and nurturing stock portfolio expansion. At JC-Electronics, my role as a Buyer encompasses not just purchasing but also identifying sales opportunities and forging enduring supplier partnerships. The strategic acumen developed at Northern Industrial as Head Buyer has been instrumental in establishing multi-site domestic and international buying operations. My approach is characterized by a keen anticipation of market trends and a commitment to securing competitive advantages, which has been further honed by certifications in Purchasing Management and Importing & Exporting.

Country

United Kingdom

City

Greater Blackburn with Darwen Area

Industry

Industrial Automation

Skill

Bid Processes, Procurement, Budgeting, Problem Solving, Supplier Development, Leadership, Supply Management, Strategic Sourcing, Strategic Planning, Team Management, E-Commerce, Team Leadership, Change Management, Purchase Management, Contract Negotiation, Marketing, Purchasing, Negotiation, Automation, New Business Development

Experience

Buyer

JC-Electronics

2024-1 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

United Kingdom

Industrial automation buying specialist

Head Buyer

Northern Industrial

2022-6 - 2024-1 · 1 yr 8 mos

Blackburn, England, United Kingdom

Building & leading the new multi site domestic & international buying department and driving the growth of the stock portfolio for the company.

Purchasing Manager

Northern Industrial

2013-3 - 2022-8 · 9 yrs 6 mos

Blackburn, United Kingdom

Responsible for procuring industrial automation parts from our global network of suppliers for our international customer base Negotiating the best possible prices to ensure we remain competitive Anticipating products reaching the end of their life cycle and recommending purchases for stock to ensure we can maximize revenues from stock items Finding and building relationships with new and existing suppliers All purchasing responsibilities such as creating/amending purchase orders, chasing up orders with suppliers to ensure lead times are met Advising sales team on all aspects of the ordering process and confirming lead times, express shipments etc. Liaising with customers about the parts they require to make sure the correct parts are supplied regarding variations etc. Recommending suitable upgrades and alternatives for customers for parts which are no longer available. Expediting shipments where necessary. Visiting auctions to choose parts for stock and recommending a suitable bidding price.