Luke Graham
Fareham,Hampshire
Summary
Adaptable and results-driven Supply Chain professional with a proven track record in procurement, supplier management, and cost reduction within the aerospace sector. Currently excelling as a Commodity Buyer at Eaton Aerospace, with a strong foundation built through a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship in Supply Chain Leadership. Known for delivering measurable savings, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and leveraging ERP systems to drive operational efficiency. Equally effective working independently or as part of a team, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Lewmar Marine
12.2025 - Current
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with suppliers to secure the best prices and quality, managing a workbench of £3 million, across custom and operational.
- Monitored stock levels and initiated reordering processes to prevent stockouts and overstocking, including setting items up on KANBAN.
- Analysed supplier invoices to ensure accuracy of billing and resolved discrepancies promptly.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives that reduced procurement expenses without compromising on quality, including cost savings of £60K.
Temporary Buyer
Carnival UK
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with suppliers to secure the best prices and quality.
- Negotiated pricing, credit terms and transportation with suppliers.
- Analysed supplier invoices to ensure accuracy of billing and resolved discrepancies promptly.
Strategic Buyer
Eaton Aerospace LTD
Hampshire, UK
08.2022 - 08.2025
- Collaborated with local and global teams on tactical and strategic purchasing activities for over 60 suppliers, with an annual spend of £2,262,511- across machining, castings, plastics & mouldings, electronics, and AGS
- Liaised with Commodity managers and COE teams to assist in sourcing, cost reduction, and improving operational performance
- Ensured positive Line of Balances and expedited supplier material when necessary
- •Managed invoice queries and discrepancies with the Accounts Payable team
- Investigated supplier MRB non-conformances and coordinated actions with the SQE team
- Analysed data and provided reports to support operations and deliver insights, including weekly reporting on Sales Order Load, and Consignment violations.
- Achieved cost reductions of £46,762.39 in 2023 and £102,339.72 in 2024 through supplier negotiations
- Represented Eaton at STEM events
- Highly competent in MFG and Kinaxis, supporting training events as a superuser
- Proactively work in accordance with AS9100, ensuring compliance
- Experienced in international imports (defence and civil)
Customer Service Assistant
GlenTech LTD
Hampshire, UK
12.2020 - 07.2022
- Booking in technical repairs and assisting with repairs to mobile phones, iPads, laptops alongside learning about software
- Part of a community project during lockdown, which involved collecting laptops, ensuring all data was wiped, fault finding and distributing to schools to allow pupils to be able to study from home
- Enjoyed the technical aspect of working at Glentech, alongside working as part of a team, and ensuring the highest level of customer service is maintained
Education
Level 6 Apprenticeship BSc (Hons) In Professional Practice in Supply Chain Leadership
Leeds Trinity University
2025
GCSEs -
Brookfield Community School
2020
Skills
- Strategic sourcing
- Supplier negotiations
- Data analysis
- Customer service
- Compliance management
- Project management
- Negotiating techniques
- ERP
- CAPEX
Key Achievements
- £102,339.72 cost reduction in 2024
- Implementation of VMI reporting tool- Managed and lead the project to provide a standardised vendor managed inventory reporting tool. onboarded suppliers and achieved inter-department collaboration to improve supply chain visibility and strength supplier relations.
- Casting's RIE- provided insight and collaborated with departments to help improve the lead-time and reduce the risks inherent in the process.
- SOP's- key to ensuring procurement SOP's were updated and compliant in time for AS9100 audit.
- Implemented a closed loop system, using reverse logistics principles to reuse supplier packaging- Collaborated with internal departments/ supplier/ logistics company to create a closed system to return and reuse packaging. cost saving: £11,847.04 per year.
Timeline
Buyer
Lewmar Marine
12.2025 - Current
Temporary Buyer
Carnival UK
09.2025 - 12.2025
Strategic Buyer
Eaton Aerospace LTD
08.2022 - 08.2025
Customer Service Assistant
GlenTech LTD
12.2020 - 07.2022
Level 6 Apprenticeship BSc (Hons) In Professional Practice in Supply Chain Leadership
Leeds Trinity University
GCSEs -
Brookfield Community School