Kevyn Price has over 15 years of experience in purchasing and stores management roles. He has a proven track record of improving performance and reducing costs through rationalizing supplier bases and negotiating contracts. He is skilled in procurement, inventory management, and building strong client and supplier relationships. Kevyn strives to empower and develop his team to achieve both company and individual targets.

1. Kevyn Price
16 Lady Tyler Terrace Rhymney, Gwent NP22 5PL
(Mobile) 07988 896854: (Home) 01685 842783
(Email) kevyn_price@yahoo.com
PERSONAL PROFILE:
An experienced Purchasing/Stores Manager of 15 years, with a proven track record of success improving
performance and profitability, across diverse businesses. Results orientated and quality focused, with
excellent stores control, procurement, relationship and management skills. A pro-active leader, who
empowers colleagues, builds cohesive teams that achieve company objectives and individual agreed
targets.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Negotiation/Stores Control/Purchasing:
• Negotiated with UK and European venders to supply production and engineering requirements
• Responsible for regular stock cycle counts, ensuring stock accuracy at all times
• Reduced spending costs through rationalising supplier base by 45% over 2 years
• Achieved a 7% saving on department expenditure within 12 months
• Consistently achieved and exceeded agreed sales, profitability and customer targets
• Proven mastery of procurement process, completing actions and designated lead times
Attention to Detail:
• Conducted internal audits to ISO 9002 Standards. Risk assessed manufacturing and stores.
Implemented continuous improvement with management approval.
• Issued set-up tooling and parts to production to required timescales
• Implemented strategic long and short term business plans including forecasting and projections of Fast
Moving Consumable Goods (FMCG).
• Monitored and improved supplier performance, ensured products met high standards through the 5
rights of procurement structure.
• Advanced user of Microsoft (ECDL), social media and digital websites.
Relationship/Sales Management:
• Proactively generated new customers and income streams both through face to face and other
communication options, over a diverse range of products.
• Influenced client to purchase best deals for their needs. (8-12 per week OT 6 per week)(BSKYB).
• Built excellent client relationships and networks, maintained long term relationships with suppliers.
• Managed all 3rd
party contracts in relation to contact payment & renewal.
• Discussed and placated areas of concern with providers, offering solution and feedback to client.
• Scheduled meetings with 3rd
party providers maintaining networks and identifying services and
products.
People Management:
• Coached, mentored and delivered training to staff, colleagues, including best practise, procedures
including health and safety.
• Identified develop needs in others and conducted performance appraisals.
• Introduced a “Supply Added Value Ensured” (SAVE) Scheme, reducing stores head count by 50%.

2. CAREER HISTORY:
Richards & Appleby Ltd Purchasing Expeditor Apr 2016 – Present
Amazon Stower/Packer Nov 2015 – Feb 2016
Connect Assist Customer Service Advisor Oct 2015 - Nov 2015
AJ Direct Sales Field Sales Executive Sep 2015 – Oct 2015
Jobcentre Plus Jobseekers Allowance Jun 2015 – Aug 2015
Webuyanycar.com Retail Branch Manager Dec 2024 – May 2015
Inspire Field Marketing Merchandiser Oct 2014 – Dec 2014
BSKYB Direct Sales Advisor Mar 2012 – Sep 2014
RIS Insulation Ltd Field Sales Energy Advisor Feb 2008 – Mar 2012
British Gas Field Sales Advisor Mar 2005 – Feb 2008
Budelpack Rhymney Ltd Buyer/Tech. Stores Supervisor Sep 1989 – Feb 2005
EARLY CAREER INCLUDES:
• Peters Food Services Ltd Despatch Clerk
• Scandinavian Design Ltd Forklift & Stock Controller
• Royal Navy Stores Accountant
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence)
• NVQ Level 2 in Business Improvement Techniques
• RSA 1 & 2 Clait
• Basic Bookkeeping
• RSA Stage 1 Storekeeping (Royal Navy)
• Basic Engineering Skills
• 7 CSE Qualifications, including Maths and English
• Positively working towards MCIPS Diploma
PERSONAL:
• Full Driving Licence
• Active Committee Member (Transport Officer) Rhymney Silurian Male Choir
• Volunteer Member of Rhymney Community Fund Committee