Ken Kennedy

Experience

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  Siemens Mobility Ltd

  Oct 1990 - now

  Snr Project Procurement Manager

  An experienced and successful Supply Chain professional, specialising in the sourcing, selection , negotiation and management of high value high risk subcontracts with key sources (including the drafting and agreement of contract terms and conditions) for multi million pound high profile projects - both in the UK and internationallyAn accomplished and respected negotiator and team leader, with excellent communication skills, and effective in engaging with internal customers and external parties and partners.Developed and presents his own acclaimed negotiation course. "People make deals."Currently managing the procurement activities for the major East Coast Mainline -Train Control Partner project for our client Network Rail - a new game changing supply chain partnership project for the rail industry (for and on behalf of Siemens), having devised and written the winning procurement strategy and scoring the very rare maximum marks in the client's evaluation.Has also successfully managed the major procurement activities of other important projects, for Siemens, including:The Crossrail Communications and Signalling contractsThe Heathrow Terminal 2 baggage handling system2012 Olympic lane priority routes for athletes and officials (Traffic Enforcement)The TfL Western Extension Zone (London Congestion Charging)Various other successful road and rail projects. Show less