Abi Wright

Questioner
DISC Type : c

Assistant Procurement Manager at EDF (UK)

Halesworth, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Abi Wright is an Assistant Procurement Manager at EDF (UK) with a strong background in the plastics industry since 2018. She is CIPS Level 4 qualified and has comprehensive experience in all aspects of procurement, including raw materials, packaging, and maintenance.

She is focused on career advancement, with a clear goal of moving into management and furthering her CIPS qualifications.

Personality Overview

Not Easily Convinced

Value Seeker

Systematic

They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point.  They prefer to fully evaluate every situation. They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms.

Topics They Care About

Career Advancement
Has progressed from an assistant to a company buyer and now an assistant manager, with a stated goal of reaching a full management position.
Procurement & Supply
Her experience covers the full procurement lifecycle, including raw materials, packaging, and maintenance within the plastics industry.
Professional Certification
She has achieved a Level 4 qualification from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) and intends to pursue further certification.

Media Appearances

Abi has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2025
Assistant Procurement Manager at EDF (UK)
12-2021 - 3-2025
Company buyer at Berry Distribution
9-2021 - 2-2022
Assitant buyer at Herrco Cosmetics
10-2018 - 3-2025
Company Buyer at Berry Distribution
10-2018 - 9-2021
Purchasing Assistant at Berry Distribution

Education

2013 - 2017
Education details unavailable from City College Norwich
Level 4 from CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply

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Insights For Selling To Abi

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Emphasize on objective proof of ROI, help them do a thorough evaluation
  • Back up any claims with data and numbers
  • Emphasise more on facts and measurable benefits

DONT's

  • Avoid phrases like ‘do not worry about’, ‘no one compares to’ etc.
  • Don’t depend too much on anecdotal evidence, it reduces their confidence
  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Abi is

  • Confidence that the product provides ROI, effective pricing and process adherence matter the most to them.

  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Abi

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Abi move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can Abi take some risk or not?

  • If they believe that they have analyzed the situation well, they can take a little risk.

You And Abi

Personality Compatibility


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