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Richard P.

Senior Buyer

  • Hourly rate: R120 /hr
  • Experience: 30 Years

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I have 30 Years Experience in Business Management and with this I have developed a huge network of Suppliers in many Categories. I have sourced product for my business, built successful brands that are still predominant in the related field. About FOS Consulting, I started the company when I started out sourcing to several large ICT Distribution Companies, My Focus was Business Development, Brand Awareness, Training. THE OFFERING: • COST SAVINGS: Deliver by increasing the bottom line immediately through focus on your top 20 (Pareto) and more so without any compromise to your existing quality and service. I will do a full analysis through a detailed Company spend analysis. • INTERNATIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN SOURCING: Secure supply line solutions available both locally and globally through 30 years of international and national supply chain management. • PROCUREMENT ANALYSIS: Undergo a comprehensive analysis on your company’s supply chain if required. This covers all procurement aspects incl. but not limited to Product Range, Cost of Sales, Stock Turnover, SLA Agreements, Import Tariffs and Coding, plus more. • PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE: Extensive product knowledge in predominantly the IT and Telecommunication industry but not limited to. Specializing in Copper Cable, Fiber Optic Solutions, Racks, Renewable Energy, Infrastructure, Equipment, Tools, Testers, Switches, Wireless and other hardware categories. I have managed a number of different categories in my career. • QUALITY CONTROL: QC processes to be built into your company’s supply chain thus managing all risk factors from conception. • CASH FLOW: Negotiate Settlement Terms, Growth Rebates and Discounts where applicable if required..

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