Rob Waters

Procurement Agent

Norton Sub Hamdon, England, United Kingdom

About

Hardworking, self-motivated and responsible with an outgoing, enthusiastic personality. A proven communicator who will succeed in a busy and demanding work environment while maintaining a consistently high standard of work. A good team member and leader, offering almost 25 years of experience in the Aerospace industry, particularly in the Supply Chain and its many facets. Experienced in use of SAP and Microsoft systems.

Experience

  • Procurement Agent at Boeing
    Aug 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

  • Leonardo (Full-time · 25 yrs 8 mos)
    • Contract Specialist - Mechanical and Hydraulic
      Dec 2019 - Aug 2022 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      Responsibility for all aspects of Repair and Overhaul activities and Services (Overseas Working Parties) across all Customer base & aircraft platforms with several significant Suppliers. Reviewing capabilities and capacities of new and existing Suppliers and investigating new sourcing strategies within the Supplier base. Identifying the risks of new strategic proposals and developing & implementing corrective action and ensuring correct Supplier approvals are in place Negotiating with Suppliers to secure suitable contracts for goods and services and agreeing Long Term Supplier Agreements that will meet the requirements of the Customer. Continued support of all stakeholders within the delivery programme.

    • MRP Controller
      Jul 2016 - Dec 2019 · 3 yrs 6 mos

      Balancing Customer demands and product inventory to support tight lead times of the supply chain. Forecasting sales and production schedules. Auditing inventory and examining performance metrics. Advising senior management on progress and potential problems with scheduling. Budgeting and maintaining the stock level and value. Managing excess stock. Working on shift pattern to support Customer AOG (Aircraft on Ground) requirements. Offering technical solutions, alternative parts and negotiating stock transfers with Customers to satisfy AOG requirements.

    • Capability Officer - Apache Integrated Operational Support
      Dec 2014 - Jul 2016 · 1 yr 8 mos

      Customer interface with the Ministry of Defence managing after-sales via the Apache Integrated Operational support (IOS) team. Identifying joint ventures between Leonardo and the MoD resulting in significant joint savings. Project managing aircraft modifications. Negotiating contracts with the MoD for set pricing periods.