Deléna Jones

Business Development Executive

Dubai, United Arab Emirates3 yrs 5 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Generated over £1M in annual procurement revenue
Negotiated cost savings up to 15% with suppliers
Successfully onboarded a new oil and gas client

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Procurement Specialist with expertise in Mining and Oil & Gas industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

ProcurementKey Account ManagementRecruitmentBusiness DevelopmentOperations Management

Other Skills

Mining procurementInternational SourcingSupplier NegotiationCost OptimisationTechnical RecruitingCross-Cultural Communication SkillsKPI ReportingInternational Business DevelopmentSOP DevelopmentBusiness Process ImprovementERP SystemsE-procurementRequest for Quotation (RFQ)Customer ServiceOperating Systems

About

Procurement Specialist and Account Team Lead managing key mining and oil & gas clients across Africa and the Middle East. Generate over £1M in annual procurement revenue through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, and total landed cost analysis. Experienced in handling operationally critical requests and evaluating supply options to optimise cost, lead times, and overall value for clients. Trusted to manage one of the company’s largest client accounts, driving account growth and providing reliable procurement solutions.

Experience

3 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 8 mos

Average Tenure

2 yrs 5 mos

Current Experience

Tradecore international limited

Procurement Specialist

Dec 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 5 mos · England, United Kingdom · On-site

Manage RFQs, sourcing, and key accounts, evaluating proposals and addressing queries to deliver cost-efficient, timely, and specification-compliant solutions within 24-48 hour deadlines.
Negotiate preferential pricing agreements with major mining suppliers, resulting in category cost savings up to 15% and strengthening competitive advantage across client sites.
Develop regionally focused supplier networks to support neighbouring mining operations, improving transport cost efficiency and enhancing regional supply agility.
Proactively expanded the company’s portfolio by onboarding a new oil and gas client in Saudi Arabia, strategically diversifying beyond the mining sector and the African market.
Mentor a junior colleague and train multiple new starters, ensuring early performance success.

Mining procurementInternational SourcingSupplier NegotiationCost OptimisationKey Account ManagementProcurement

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Recruitment Consultant

Sep 2022 – Sep 2023 · 1 yr · Amsterdam · On-site

Executed multiple placements across 2 diverse markets and secured new clients, expanding the company’s client base.
Achieved a 3-day time-to-hire turnaround, ensuring swift onboarding for clients.
Recognised as Trainee of the Cohort for outstanding performance across multiple offices.

Technical RecruitingCross-Cultural Communication SkillsRecruitment

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International Business Intern

Sep 2021 – Jan 2022 · 4 mos · Emmen

Onboarded international mentors and startups, analysed KPIs to uncover engagement gaps, and led targeted campaigns that increased program participation.

KPI ReportingInternational Business DevelopmentBusiness Development

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Operations and Process Improvement Associate

Promoted

Jul 2020 – Aug 2020 · 1 mo · Harare, Zimbabwe · On-site

Independently developed a 115-page operations manual for the Butcher Box Division by analysing workflows and inefficiencies, supporting rapid onboarding and consistent operations.
Advised on the creation of the division’s inaugural online ordering system, improving customer engagement and feedback integration.

SOP DevelopmentBusiness Process ImprovementOperations Management