Kathryn is Amplicon's buyer and has been with the company since August 2004. Although starting with the company as our Customer Service Administrator, it was soon realised that her true talent lay elsewhere! After 6 months she moved into the purchasing department, making use of her previous experience on the other side of the fence! She was trained by the Amplicon CEO, a purchasing professional, to fully develop her buying skill set and today she has a trainee of her own.
Role
As the buyer, Kathryn's duties cross over many areas of the business. She is the main point of contact for all suppliers.
Kathryn's main jobs are:
Place orders with suppliers
Manage sub-contract manufacturers
Manage stock levels
Supervise and assist with maintenance of supplier data
Manage the return of non conforming items
Progress sales enquiries for price and delivery
Liaise with suppliers to maximise cost savings
Other responsibilities
As the owner of the Amplicon adopted pet, Charlie Dog, Kathryn's special duties include lunchtime walks in the park, doing running repairs to Charlie’s numerous cuddly toys, and ensuring an endless supply of biscuits are on hand to reward our four legged friend!