Aislinn McGrath
Newry
Summary
Accomplished Senior Buyer/Planner with a proven track record at Cargotec, adept in global procurement and fostering supplier relationships. Excelled in implementing lean principles and value engineering, achieving significant supply chain efficiencies. Demonstrated exceptional influencing skills and a commitment to sustainability, leading to innovative, cost-effective sourcing solutions.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Buyer/Planner
Cargotec
03.2023 - Current
- Supplier relationships: Sourcing new suppliers, building relationships with key suppliers, negotiating best price and lead time whilst continually monitoring performance, to ensure reliable supply chain
- Currently working with a portfolio of around 42 suppliers from Ireland, UK, Italy, Germany, Czech Republic, Sweden, United States of America
- Responsible for sourcing and buying plastics, steel, seats & hydraulics in current role with an average annual spend of around €7.5M
- Spearheaded planning and purchasing for factory resumption post-supply issue with hydraulic hoses. (supplier manufacturning fault)
- Sole planner/buyer involved in a team which introduced individual machine kitting to the two production lines in Cargotec instead of the original process of kanban/warehouse supply. This was a complete success and is now being rolled out throughout the factory.
- Creating a leaner supply/production process
- Completed 1 year Certificate qualification in Supply Chain Management through DKIT
- As part of this course, I completed a yearlong project focusing on sustainability and I designed a plastic bonnet made from recycled material in conjunction with our current supplier. This part has now been sent for paint testing with the possiblity of being put into the manufacturing process across the Moffett Truck-Mounted Forklift range and possibly HIAB wide
- If successful, all plastic parts could potentially be changed to recycled material, a huge selling point and a positive impact on the environment and life cycle of the machine
- Requested pricing quotes from suppliers to determine best source of supply.
- Researched potential new vendors, evaluated their capabilities, and established relationships with approved vendors.
- Audited supplier facilities for processes and quality.
- Coordinated with logistics team members regarding transportation arrangements for purchased items.
- Conducted regular meetings with key suppliers to discuss upcoming projects and review performance metrics.
- Assessed supplier performance based on quality, cost, and delivery metrics, and addressed any issues.
- Evaluated quotations received from prospective suppliers to award purchase orders.
- Managed inventory levels by monitoring stock movements across multiple warehouses and locations.
- Worked closely with finance department personnel to reconcile payments and resolve billing disputes in a timely manner.
Buyer
Southern Health and Social Care Trust
Newry
05.2007 - 03.2023
- Responsible for buying various medical equipment and materials such as Haemodialysis Machines, Ventilators, Anaesthetic Machines and spare parts etc
- Responsible for sourcing equipment from suppliers globally, developing long lasting relationships
- Highly proficient in use of internal E Procurement system & FPN Finance system
- Designed, created and implemented an extensive database used for the management of all medical assets within the Southern Health and Social Care Trust
- Set up contracts to cover the maintenance and repair of medical devices with external contractors
- Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic sourced alternative suppliers for urgnetly needed devices during a time of high demand for medical equipment
- Compile weekly, monthly, twice yearly and annual reports on medical equipment analysing performance and to ensure targets are being met
- Manage orders, inspect deliveries and process invoices for all medical equipment
- Closely review invoices to reduce financial discrepancies, as a result I made savings of over £40,000 on one invoice
- Control expenses, advising on efficient use of resources to minimise unnecessary costs
- Identified service gaps, developing plans to strengthen or expand offerings
- Oversee maintenance of Trust facilities to guarantee compliance with industry regulations
- Coordinate consistent, high-quality provision of asset management service
- Compile various reports relating to budgets, contracts, and consumables for review
- Develop & update internal guidelines and SOPs
- Maintain detailed administration and office procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency
Domestic Assistant
Southern Health and Social Care Trust
Newry
06.2001 - 04.2007
- Cleaned high risk areas throughout the hospital in line with Infection Control procedures
- Worked with strict attention to detail, providing thorough cleaning services within allotted timeframes
- Practised strict confidentiality at all times Cultivated trusted rapport with families, patients and staff
- Established a strict work ethic regarding time keeping and routine
Education
Supply Chain Management
DKIT
Dundalk09-2024
A Level - Art, Home Economics, Sociology
Our Lady's Grammar School
NewryCertificate qualification - Supply Chain Management
DKIT
First Aid Qualification -
Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council
Skills
- Product procurement
- Competitive sourcing
- Procurement documentation
- Global procurement
- Influencing skills
- Value engineering
- Lean principles
- Demand forecasting
- ERP systems
References
Reference details available on request from Hunter Savage.
Timeline
Senior Buyer/Planner
Cargotec
03.2023 - Current
Buyer
Southern Health and Social Care Trust
05.2007 - 03.2023
Domestic Assistant
Southern Health and Social Care Trust
06.2001 - 04.2007
Supply Chain Management
DKIT
A Level - Art, Home Economics, Sociology
Our Lady's Grammar School
Certificate qualification - Supply Chain Management
DKIT
First Aid Qualification -
Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council
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