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Carmen  Dilley

Carmen Dilley

East London,

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at BUCO Arcadia, adept in purchase order management and building strong supplier relationships. Excelled in reducing procurement costs and enhancing customer service. Skilled in strategic sourcing and multi-tasking, demonstrating significant improvements in inventory efficiency and supplier negotiations.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Buyer

BUCO Arcadia
03.2022 - 10.2024
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.


Cashier / Sales / Buyer

Penny Pincher (Now Buco) Beacon Bay
11.2003 - 08.2020

My duties consisted of:

  • Cashier : ordering change and preparing the floats for the cashiers. This position I held for approximately 3 years.
  • Sales: selling all products. Knowledge of certain brands and their products . I was in this position for almost 6 years.
  • Buyer: I was responsible for the purchasing of all stock, sourcing stock, liaising with suppliers, attending to all correspondence relating to my position, following up of outstanding stock and checking up on aged stock and replenish reports.


In addition to my duties, I also assisted when required, with the following:

  • Receiving stock
  • Attending to credit noters
  • Overriding prices
  • Dealing with customer queries
  • Unpacking stock on shelves
  • Helping on the sales counter.

Cashier / Barista

Vincent Spar
06.2000 - 10.2003
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy.

Education

No Degree - Grade 10 (Standard 8)

Baysville Secondary School
East London
12-1992

Skills

  • Purchase order management
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Relationship building
  • Materials sourcing
  • Inventory monitoring
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Customer service
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Sales experience
  • Basic understanding use of Microsoft

Certification

First Aid:

  • Pyro-Medcc Level 2- October 2010 and October 2013.
  • Alderson MTEC Level 2- August 2019.
  • Alderson MTEC Level 2- February 2020 and February 2023.
  • Riverport Training Academy Level 1


Lexis Nexis

  • Health and Safety Representatives- November 2016.
  • Accident and Incident Management course - November 2016


W&RSETA

  • Steinbuild Retail Skills Programme - October 2009.


Siyathembana

  • How to help customers and staff


Swartland

  • Modules 1,2,3 and 4 - July 2008

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Buyer

BUCO Arcadia
03.2022 - 10.2024

Cashier / Sales / Buyer

Penny Pincher (Now Buco) Beacon Bay
11.2003 - 08.2020

Cashier / Barista

Vincent Spar
06.2000 - 10.2003

No Degree - Grade 10 (Standard 8)

Baysville Secondary School
Carmen Dilley