David Welton MSc BSc (Hons) MCIPS

Experience

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  UK Ministry of Defence

  Jan 1996 - Jun 2005

  Infrastructure Procurement

  Management of Core Services Maintenance funding for the British Forces Germany (BFG) Estate, including the delivery of Estate related strategic plans and policy. Advice to Senior Management in respect of the requirements and allocation of Facility Management (formerly Property Management) funding with an average value of £35M per annum.Management of Estate related Hybrid Engineering projects and works in Germany, acting as the professional gateway for built estate requirements for a number of programmes such as, Pay As You Dine (PAYD), Armoured Vehicle Training Systems (AVTS), Whole Fleet Management and the C. Vehicle PFI. Show less

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  HQ United Kingdom Support Command Germany (UKSC(G)

  Jun 2005 - Feb 2011

  Hd Requirements Management Team (West & Centre)

  Head of a built estate Requirements Management team; interpreting UK MoD requirements and acting as the intelligent customer for refurbishment and new build construction projects. Liaison with German, Italian and Belgian Authorities for procurement and execution of projects including the preparation and submissions of Initial Gate and Main Gate funding submissions to UK Gov Ministers through the chain of command.

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  Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S)

  Mar 2011 - Apr 2016

  National Pricing Authority Manager (Commercial). Leading a team of Pricing Analysts supporting the Tornado (MRCA) and Typhoon (Eurofighter) Military Fast Jet programmes. Price negotiation and contract management. Relationship Management with 40+ UK national suppliers including BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, General Dynamics UK, Goodrich, and Selex (Finmeccanica/Leonardo). This appointment has provided me with an opportunity to build relationships with industry colleagues’ and expanded my understanding of stakeholder needs on either side of the negotiating spectrum. During my time in this appointment I have authored and implemented a joint strategy with industry that has transformed how customer and supplier communicate, working together to resolve commercial issues in a trusting relationship and that has brought benefits to both partnering entities. Show less Head of a Multi-Indentured Multi-Echelon (MIME) modelling and simulation team, optimising all aspects of logistic operations, specialising in spares and inventory management. Support to Armoured vehicle, Military Fixed-wing Fast Jet Aircraft, Maritime and intelligence & Communications projectsWho said an old dog can’t learn new tricks. Spares modelling is a fascinating process that is demanding and professionally thought provoking. Its value is obvious to the practitioner but sadly remains a black art to the customer. During my appointment, my key focus was removing the veil from the process of optimisation, convincing customer organisations of its benefits in sustaining inventory and supporting major procurement project planning. Show less

  • Commercial Manager

    Mar 2013 - Apr 2016

  • Hd MIME Team

    Mar 2011 - May 2013
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  NATO

  Apr 2016 - Feb 2021

  NATO Commercial - Specialist Pricing

  Commercial operations management: supporting the multinational Tornado Military Fast Jet programme. Leading a team of Assistant Specialists maintaining pricing equity for major development and modification tasks, spares, repairs and overhaul operations on behalf of Partner Nations (UK, GE & Italy). My appointment embraces other commercial functions including price negotiation, cost analysis, sourcing and contract management. I manage commercial relationships with European, Scandinavian and US global suppliers (Thales, Saab, Raytheon, Leonardo, Airbus, BAE, Rolls Royce). The post has provided an opportunity to enhanced my commercial procurement knowledge and provided a wider perspective of Outsourcing/BPO/ Change Management and business relationships in challenging multi-cultural environments. Show less

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  Private company

  Jun 2021 - now

  Procurement Consultant
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  Lugwardine Primary Academy

  Nov 2022 - now

  Governor

  Safeguarding Lead, Commercial and Strategy

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  HOME-START HEREFORDSHIRE

  Jan 2023 - now

  Board Trustee

  Trustee Board - Strategy, Commercial and Precurement