Hayling Island, England, United Kingdom
A results orientated Procurement and Supply Chain professional, with extensive experience in strategic sourcing and cost optimization. I have worked predominantly in the technology industry for fast paced global organisations. I am committed to value driven benefits with consistent focus on significant cost reductions, strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, performance management and streamlined procurement processes. I lead by example with a real focus on collaboration and teamwork to drive success. I have been part of teams, led teams and also developed teams to a highly successful level. I have a proven track record of developing and executing Procurement strategies that align with business goals and I look to add value at every opportunity. Key Capabilities • Commodity Strategy and Sourcing • Strong negotiation and influencing skills • Excellent communicator at all levels • Contract and commercial agreements • Supplier audit and selection • Cost Reduction identification, planning and execution • Supplier performance and relationship management • Supplier rationalisation and sub-supplier management
Key responsibilities and achievements: • Accountable for all Outsourced Design and Electronic Manufacturing Services with associated spend of up to $150M • Direct management of 8 UK based staff team • Delivered Commodity Strategy sourcing and development • Provided Supplier performance and relationship management • Implemented Contract management and service level agreements • Managed Quarterly Business Reviews and strategic direction • Delivered cost reduction programs of 8% to 13% reductions annually (in excess of $20M) • Delivered re-sourcing supply base (Malaysia to Thailand) resulting in $1.5M cost reduction • Provided reduced lead times by 25% • Implemented finished goods hubs to increase supply chain flexibility • Collaboration with central Seagate Commodity Council teams • Managed team to a highly successful level, including appraisal and career development planning • Led, developed and motivated team
Key responsibilities and achievements: • Improving cost competitiveness with cost reductions for direct materials: 8.5% ($8.2M) for PCBA and continued year on year reductions • Implementation of make/buy requirements to provide cost down ($1M) • Successful product transfers to support cost reductions program ($2.1M): PCBA transfer from Canada to Malaysia and supplier consolidation • Provided Business Continuity Plans and Risk assessments • Developed predictable cost model for PCBA Commodity for budget and bidding activity • Managed successful conclusion to dispute resolutions with cost reductions and rebate scheme benefits to the organisation ($500k) • Provided monthly outlook cost reductions to support contract bidding and project cost outlooks • Managed all Procurement KPI’s including any associated Vendor Liabilities or PPV reporting • Effective management of NPI products through the development cycle into mass production – multiple products launched within the commodity to achieve time to market and cost entry points • Published quarterly EMS industry updates to provide insight onto market environment, influencing factors and recommended actions • Developed Supplier Matrix to ensure all supply base measures were collated and support audit processes (Spend, Currency, Location, Terms, Audit, Performance, Warranty)