Ian Barry Kippax has over 30 years of experience in engineering, purchasing, and distribution roles. He has strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills. He is proficient in SAP, Microsoft Office, and other IT systems. His employment history includes roles as a distribution specialist, buyer, and assistant purchasing manager for several companies. He has qualifications in mechanical engineering and safety training.

1. IAN BARRY KIPPAX
Address: 22 Chapel Lane, Manchester. M31 4EY.
Tel: (0161) 775 2492 - Mob: 07725990583 – Email: iankippax@live.co.uk
A person with a wide range of experience in the Engineering / Purchasing / Distribution Sector.
With a flexible approach and the ability to respond effectively and calmly in any situation.
A person, who is responsive, highly organised, highly motivated and results driven.
With an excellent attitude to the ever-changing work environment. Developing strong working
relationships with colleagues. Always ensuring full procedures carried out and paying attention
to detail.
Key skills
• Good Communication Skills – I am able to talk/work and relate to people from various
backgrounds and at all levels.
• Organisational Skills – Efficient in organising and prioritising own workload.
• Team Work – Ability to cooperate, support and work alongside other team members.
• Adaptable – I have a wide range of experience working in a wide variety of environments
with the ability to learn new skills and knowledge.
I.T. LITERACY
SAP 3.1 & 4.7 SAP MM200 Buyers SAP MM201 Goods Movement SAP MM202 Material Requirements
Planning Windows 3.1 and 95 MS Excel 2000 e-Sourcing Auction Tool Kit (Material Net Version 5.0
Training) AS400 (Mapics System) Avantis, Macsys, Lotus Notes & IFS 7.5
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
GE Analytical Instruments M’cr - Distribution Specialist/Buyer Jul09 2012 – May31 2016
• Shipment Distribution – Processing Customer Orders, Via UPS / DHL / FedEx / TNT & others –
following database processes. (Attended Dangerous Goods Course by Air – IATA Certified – Passed
Course)
• Purchasing – Standard and Parts via our SAP process (Planned Orders) plus creating PO’s for
Services, Good Receipting and ensuring Invoices Match goods bought.
• Reagent Production – The making of reagents to formula and processes resulting in testing and then
filling into relevant containers as specified in QOI instructions.
• General Warehouse Duties - Replenishing stock used during working day.
• Other Duties Include – Stock taking, general housekeeping, Health & Safety Auditing.

2. Ineos Chlor Technologies (Runcorn) Buyer Oct11 2010 – Jul06 2012
(Interim – Covering Sickness 3 Months – Extended)
• Updating new IT system (IFS) – Down loading all material specifications/bank details etc.
• Running Weekly MRP Report & using information to purchase materials to meet project demands.
• Proactive response to requisition list and purchasing materials / services.
• Dealing with goods receipts and invoice queries on a daily basis.
• Sending out RFQ’s.
Jex Engineering Ltd (Redhall Group) Assistant Purchasing Manager. Jan18 2010 – Apr09 2010
(3 Months Temporary Contract)
British Transport Police (M/C) Buyer 2009 Nov – Jan 2010
(1 Month Temporary Contract Extended to 2 Months)
Alstom Transport TLS (Preston) Buyer 2008 Oct – July 2009
(3 Months Temporary Contract Extended to 9 Months)
BOC Edwards (Formerly Hick & Hargreaves) Buyer 2007 Apr – Sept 2008
(3 Months Temporary Contract Extended to 18 Months)
Nova Innovene (Formerly Nova Chemicals) MRO Buyer/Stores Person 2002 Nov - Jan 2007
1998 – 2002
Huntsman (Nova Chemicals) Stores Co-Ordinator and Engineering Maintenance Support
1985 – 1998
FMC Process Additives (Formerly Ciba Giegy) Safety and Security Office
Training
FLT Training (Counter Balance RTITB Reg: 031256466 – Cert No: 46530 – Expiry Date: 13-08-16)
IATA Dangerous Goods by Air/Road/Sea – Expiry Date: 30-04-17.
SAP training and active role in SAP implementation 2015.
Fire Extinguisher Courses On-going Refresher courses in safety.
QUALIFICATIONS
EITB Craftsmen & Technicians A, B and C Mechanical Engineering
City & Guilds – Part II in Mechanical Engineering Craft Studies
Personal
Driving Licence: Full, Clean
Interests: Marathon Running (John o’Groats to Lands End – Charity)

3. Football – Playing and Managing, Walking.