Maria Gavrisheva

Managing two purchasing teams (CP Electronics and Tynetec) and ensuring production requirements are met. Responsible for the Company’s spend of circa £8 - £10m per year of components and parts. Principle responsibilities: - Overseeing purchasing requirements for CP Electronics, as well as Jontek and Tynetec - Developing and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers whilst ensuring suppliers consistently supply high-quality materials - Monitoring commodity trends - Contributing towards fault analysis and coordinating with suppliers if the raw material is faulty or liaising with production if it’s a manufacturing issue - Reviewing and monitoring purchasing spend - Ensuring the team is managed and supported efficiently - Running MRP schedules, implementing stock rules, and ensuring adequate forecasting/planning - Ensuring on-time delivery to avoid material shortages and production stops - Managing suppliers' lead times and ensuring re-order levels are reflected against the demand to prevent shortages and/or overstocking of materials - Liaising with Production, R&D, and accounts to ensure efficient working and the Company’s goals are met - Sourcing from mainline distributors and direct from OEM suppliers - Actioning NPI’s requirements by working together with our Product Manager, Production Manager, and R&D team - Reporting on the company and departmental performance both financial and KPI related - Analysing data and statistics and presenting findings - Maintaining open communication with the team in order to give them regular feedback, product and supplier developments as well as departmental updates - Identifying training needs within the team and ensuring coaching, mentoring, and training are provided - Carrying out annual performance reviews, end of probation reviews, return to work interviews and regular one-to-ones and completing all the paperwork as required in a timely fashion - Ensure health and safety standards are adhered to at all times

Responsible for key areas in the logistical running of the business including Purchasing, Sales and Marketing operations of the business. It is comprise of but not limited to the following main duties: - Development and implementation of procurement and logistic strategy - Negotiation with suppliers of special terms, prices and conditions - Purchasing, logistics and freight scheduling from China and Europe - Forecasting of demand - Warehouse management (stock management and control) - Faulty goods and supplier complaint management - UK market sales / client support/order processing - Account management and client liaison (lead time and order status updates) - Preparation of financial reports (e.g. cash flow) - Organisation and participation in fairs and exhibitions/project management

Responsible for supply chain management; developing and maintaining relationships with key strategic suppliers i.e. lighting companies/manufactures; procurement of lighting equipment; delivery and logistics of the equipment from Europe to Russia. The role also included: – Development and implementation of procurement and logistic strategy; – Negotiation of special terms, prices and conditions; – Approval and signing of contracts; – Business negotiations with suppliers; – Participation in fairs and exhibitions, company presentation to large and small audiences; – Calculating total price including supply and delivery; – Preparation of accompanying documents for deliveries; – Market research, benchmarking, analysis of competitors; – Collaboration with colleagues from sales department, consultation with regards to technical aspects and price, strengths and weaknesses of suppliers; – Contract administration and monitoring; – Resolution of contractual disputes; – Procurement support for the project teams working with global clients across Russia: Toyota, Lexus, Inditex (Zara, Massimo Dutti, Bershka and others), and Adidas. Key Suppliers: Philips; BJB; Havells-Sylvania and others.

Responsible for sales of LED products: – Design of lighting projects; – Work with clients in sales aspect; – Technical advice to customers;