Jason Brake

Led the EMEA purchasing team of eight, driving significant increases in purchasing revenue and gross profit. Actively participated in strategic customer meetings to implement new growth-focused procedures, resulting in strong partner growth. Identified new business opportunities through excess product lists and collaboration on growth strategies, contributing to the creation of new business. Provided timely, data-driven market insights each month, supporting global updates and enabling informed decision-making. Acted as the escalation point for key customer and supplier issues, mediating successful resolutions.

Streamlined the buyers' structure to enhance efficiency and ensure seamless handovers in unforeseen situations. Developed a team-focused structure and processes that reduced ramp-up time for new employees, leading to a 50%+ increase in departmental productivity.

Led a team of five to surpass targets and KPIs by creating a dynamic feedback loop and providing strategic guidance during complex negotiations, driving significant business growth. Consistently exceeded performance goals while taking ownership of expanding a new EMEA purchasing team. Provided mentorship to team members, enhancing their negotiation skills and improving overall outcomes.

Managed 20+ accounts across Europe, fostering strong relationships with Senior Leaders to enhance customer satisfaction. Developed tailored strategies, led contract negotiations, and delivered impactful solutions to address complex business challenges. Collaborated closely with internal management and account teams to align on customer needs, driving new business opportunities and fostering mutual growth.

• Asset management - Managing company assets, both nationally and internationally, through internal databases • Purchasing - Procuring all necessary IT products for production within the company, including producing purchase orders, shipment and custom documents and creating delivery reports. • Administration – Reporting, Booking travel and accommodation, Filing contracts and booking in house services for the company. • Invoicing - Assisting Accounts Payable to approve invoices for payment • Hardware Relocation/Disposal - Working directly with Server Relocation experts to ensure hardware is relocated/disposed of efficiently, within set time frames • Supplier Management – Successfully maintained relationships with five regular suppliers. Achieved better value agreements as a result of strong relationship and negotiation skills, helping increase profitability and production within the company