Experience

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  Itron

  Aug 2009 - Sept 2012

  Buyer

  Main Purpose of role: To control the material supply of a range of commodities, ensuring that deliveries from suppliers are received in line with manufacturing requirements. Main Function and duties:• Investigate trial and implement alternative order management tools to increase the efficiency of the supply chain. In conjunction with the standardization and reduction of suppliers/manufacturers • Monitor inventory levels to achieve agreed inventory targets and minimize obsolescence• Manage the Tactical Purchasing of a portfolio of suppliers, implementing buffer stock agreements, delivery plans, secure stock as well as agreeing and writing service level agreements• Monitor supplier performance in line with prescribed quality, cost and delivery targets. Show less

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  Azcon csl ltd

  Sept 2012 - May 2014

  Operations manager

  Main purpose of job: Management of warehouse, production, quality, purchasing and supply and customer service. Main responsibilities• Maximise productivity • Manage all Purchasing and Supply activities including inventory control• Manage all costing activities• Mange business logistics (customer/Supplier)• Create and implement business strategies with company directors• Strengthen client relationships (advise on customer projects, aid with accreditations, NPI projects)• Ensure successful business operation• Reporting business activities to directors• Implementation of quality assurance strategies (creation and implementation of supplier approval)• Implement and manage lean manufacturing• Mange internal production costing’s• Ensure on time delivery• Creation of work instructions and manufacturing and production files• Work with HSO to maintain a safe environment, including plant, equipment and machinery Show less

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  Crane fluid handling

  May 2014 - now

  Responsible for developing and executing global supply chain strategies for assigned commodities that deliver industry-leading on-time delivery, lead-times, product quality, total cost, and cash flow performance. This role will manage strategic material buying and supplier management functions covering product and part pricing, productivity, payment terms, inventory management, Best Cost Country sourcing and mitigating supply risk.Develop and execute innovative commodity strategies including the following: A) Supplier identification, consolidation and development of strategic/technically capable preferred suppliers. B) Reduce and mitigate supply risk by utilizing supply management best practices such as dual sourcing and total landed cost analysis. C) Maintain awareness of world markets and emerging material related issues in the industry and position the supply chain to respond accordingly.Complete ownership of supplier management including the following for the respective commodity: A) Price negotiations. B) Payment terms. C) Contract completion and ongoing management (including on-time delivery, lead-time, quality, and inventory clauses).Work closely with the Marketing/Sales, Engineering and Quality teams to proactively identify and develop external capabilities to support strategic out-sourcing opportunities.Monitor on-going supplier performance, supporting the Quality and Manufacturing teams resolving chronic supplier performance problems, including managing the potential exit of incumbent suppliers.Lead Annual Business Reviews with key suppliers to review quality, delivery and cost performance, progress on strategic initiatives and ensure on-going strategic alignment between Crane BSU and the Supplier. Provide effective support to new product introduction teams, proposal development and subcontracting opportunities as they develop. Show less Main purpose of the Job: Responsible for developing and implementing a supply chain strategy that delivers the lowest total cost, reduces inventory and maximizes customer satisfaction through world class on time delivery, lead time and quality metrics.Main responsibilities:• Lead a team of 2 Tactical Buyers to ensure that purchased parts are ordered and delivered in line with the Customer due date• Work closely with Business Line Managers and Sales to ensure that Inventory and turns are on plan • For assigned commodities, develop and lead the execution of a global supply chain strategy that supports business objectives for Material Cost Reduction, Supplier OTD, Inventory Reduction, Supplier Quality, and Lead Times. This include actions to rationalize the supply base, drive increased sourcing from low cost sources, leverage the material spend with other business units, and negotiate & implement Supplier Agreements.• Monitor world markets and emerging material related issues in the industry and position the supply chain to respond accordingly.• Work closely with the site supply chain, manufacturing and engineering teams to proactively identify and develop external capability to support strategic out-sourcing opportunities.• Plan and monitor implementation of re-sourcing and out-sourcing initiatives to successfully prime supplier’s supply chains for initial production to ensure uninterrupted flow of product to customers• Obtain competitive bids, analyze costs and negotiate/award contracts to vendors on the basis of total costs to the company commensurate with financial risks, quality standards, and delivery capabilities.• Drive continuous improvement in the supply base by communicating objective performance metrics, focused on lead time reduction, on-time delivery improvement, quality improvement, and cost reduction. • Provide effective support to new product introduction teams, proposal development and subcontracting opportunities as they develop Show less Main purpose of job: Responsible for developing and implementing a supply chain strategy that delivers the lowest total cost, reduces inventory and maximizes customer satisfaction through world class on time delivery, lead time and quality metrics.Main responsibilities:• For assigned commodities, develop and lead the execution of a global supply chain strategy that supports business objectives for Material Cost Reduction, Supplier OTD, Inventory Reduction, Supplier Quality, Lead Times improvements. Including actions to rationalize the supply base, drive increased sourcing from low cost sources, leverage the material spend with other business units, and negotiate & implement Supplier Agreements.• Monitor world markets and emerging material related issues in the industry and position the supply chain to flexibly respond accordingly.• Leverage supplier capabilities in product design, cost reduction, lead time reduction,• Work closely with the site supply chain, manufacturing and engineering teams to proactively identify and develop external capability to support strategic out-sourcing opportunities.• Plan and monitor implementation of re-sourcing and out-sourcing initiatives to successfully prime supplier’s supply chains for initial production to ensure uninterrupted flow of product to customers as required.• Obtain competitive bids, analyse costs and negotiate/award contracts to vendors on the basis of total costs to the company commensurate with financial risks, quality standards, and delivery capabilities.• Leverage technology solutions to maximize effectiveness and efficiency of the strategic sourcing process.• Drive continuous improvement in the supply base by communicating objective performance metrics, focused on lead time reduction, on-time delivery improvement, quality improvement, and cost reduction. • Provide effective support to new product introduction teams, proposal development and subcontracting opportunities as they develop Show less

  • Supply Chain Manager

    Aug 2019 - now

  • Commodity Manager

    May 2018 - Aug 2019

  • Senior Strategic Buyer

    Jun 2015 - May 2018

  • Strategic Buyer

    May 2014 - Jun 2015
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  Crane building services & utilities

  Sept 2024 - now

  Vice president supply chain