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Rikki Godbold

@rikkigodbold

Contract Manager at ERIKS UK, achieving customer cost reductions and managing engineering supply contracts.

At ERIKS UK, I manage a team across customer sites, implement customer procedures and processes, and maintain customer service levels. I’ve achieved cost reductions for customers and helped implement an MRP stock system.

Previously, I supplied products and engineering solutions at ERIKS UK and Brammer, working with customers on projects, sourcing and purchasing products, and developing customer relationships. My earlier experience includes fabricating and welding stainless steel, aluminium and mild steel, and working from engineering drawings.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Contract Manager

Current

ERIKS UK

May 2014 - Present (12 years 5 months)

Managed a team across customer sites, implemented new procedures, and achieved cost reductions and budget targets. Oversaw contract negotiation, P&L, forecasting, and staff training.

Purchasing Procurement Contract Negotiation P&L management Forecasting KPI Management Sourcing Corporate Trainer Engineering Projects MRP Systems Customer Service

Office Manager

ERIKS UK

Mar 2008 - May 2014 (6 years 2 months)

Supplied product and engineering solutions, developed customer relationships, and won new business. Managed team targets and sourced products at optimal costs.

Customer Service Sales Sourcing Purchasing Relationship Management Project Work Problem Solving

Assistant Manager

Brammer

May 2006 - Mar 2008 (1 year 10 months)

Worked on customer site at a large food processing factory, supplied products, and maintained stock levels at satellite stores. Developed customer relationships and provided solutions.

Inventory Management Purchasing Sourcing Customer Relationship Management Problem Solving

Credit Control (Tracing Agent)

Essex and Suffolk Water

Mar 2004 - May 2006 (2 years 2 months)

Located customers with outstanding balances, verified identities, and initiated legal recovery processes. Focused on business debt recovery and case building.

Debt Recovery Case Building Legal Process Customer Tracing Communication Skills

Fabricator/Welder

Roundhouse Limited

Aug 2001 - Mar 2004 (2 years 7 months)

Performed MIG, TIG, and MMA welding on stainless, aluminium, and mild steel. Operated CNC brake press and Trumph automatic punch, following engineering drawings to tight tolerances.