Teresa Coffey - Procurement and Commercial Buyer

Providing a high standard of customer service. Responsible for effective vendor management of specialised standing-offer contracts and negotiated preferred supplier arrangements so as to achieve best prices and services through coordinating and leveraging in the market place for the procurement of goods. Providing Cluster wide commercially sound coordinated purchasing through effective purchase order requisition management, monitoring market price trends, availability of goods, comparison of prices, specifications and delivery dates, blanket ordering and spot buys. Working in a team environment, assisting and complementing the work of others in ensuring that the customer receives the best service possible. Complying with specified standards and processes associated with processing in a complex regulatory environment

A serious family illness required me to take on a carer's role. During that time I also took on volunteer work with the elderly and fund raising with my local church. When able, I did casual work with Krispy Kreme helping out with their promotional programs.

Developed customer focused ranges and category plans that offered customers overall value and quality while achieving sales, profit and market share growth. Worked closely with local and overseas suppliers to ensure all ranging decisions and events are issued via a planned review. Constantly reviewing market conditions and competition in relation to product, price, display, advertising and merchandising solutions in line with category targets and budgets.

Worked with Suppliers to drive sales, profit and market share through exclusive robust promotional programs that supported category growth through utilisation of customer data. Ensuring category initiatives were relevant, competitive and up to date. Constantly reviewing product ranges, pricing, merchandising and advertising results and provide recommendations in line with market expectations. Developed & bought for events that continued to provide growth year on year.

Conduct Vendor analysis. Preparation of Proposals for Vendors. Maintain Systems and run reports for management meetings. Worked with all levels of the Supply Chain from Carriers, DC Managers & Buying Teams.

Initiating promotional programs and securing stock with Suppliers. Planning off location and Brochure advertising. Forecasting promotional uplifts. Accompanied Business Manager on overseas buying trips. Responsible for events in stores (Xmas, Easter, Halloween & Australia Day) from product selection & placing orders to shipping & allocating stock to stores. Analysis of seasonal and basic sales.

Court appointed Financial Manager for clients unable to manage their own finances.

Held various Purchasing & Project Management positions.