SKILLS
STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT, ANALYSIS & REPORTING
Strategic category management planning and implementation to lower cost of ownership, variable cost, value productivity & cash flow. Strong influencing, negotiation and analytical skills in end to end sourcing to inform executive leadership team of key trends as well as progress in the improvement of company Gross Profit Margins and reduction in Overheads. Sound knowledge of ERP systems including implementation and change management
Core competencies include: – rationalisation of suppliers – savings – demand management – Reporting – Analysis – Internal and external Relationships – negotiation – P2P/Strategic Sourcing – Category Management – Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CATEGORY MANAGER
WESTRAC PTY LTD. (PERTH, AUSTRALIA)
May 2015 to Present
“One of the largest authorised Caterpillar dealers in the world, provides customers with a wide array of machinery and equipment to the mining and construction industries”.
Developing robust category management plans to achieve savings and better control of suppliers through contract sourcing, management and spend visibility. Ongoing business, market research and analysis in line with category portfolio, maintaining a solid understanding of business changes, trends, demand and relevant market dynamics, ensuring appropriate levers and suitable alternatives in the supply chain are identified and recommended. Monitor and report on sourcing benefits and subsequent Return on Investment in accordance with departmental strategies and goals.
+$2M ‘locked in’ savings in my categories over 6 months with an annualised run rate of $5M thus far
CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR/PROCUREMENT ENGINEER
PREMIER OIL PLC (LONDON)
May 2015 – Mar 2016
Premier Oil plc (LSE: PMO) is an independent British UK oil company with gas and oil interests in the UK, Asia and Africa. It is devoted entirely to the ‘upstream’ sector of the industry – the exploitation of oil and gas – as opposed to the ‘downstream’ refining and retail sector
PROCUREMENT OFFICER
UNIQUE HYDRA – A UNIQUE MARITIME GROUP COMPANY (CAPE TOWN)
Feb 2013 to Aug 2013
“Unique Hydra (Pty) Ltd., based in Cape Town, South Africa, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of deep sea marine and commercial diving equipment to the oil and gas industry.” http://www.hydra.co.za/
PROCUREMENT/CONTRACTS OFFICER
FLUOR AND SKM IRON ORE JOINT VENTURE (PERTH)
Mar 2011 to Nov 2012
“Fluor SKM Iron Ore Joint Venture, is a partnership between global business leaders; working with BHP Billiton Iron Ore on its multi-billion dollar growth plans in Western Australia. FAST oversees the construction of several expansion projects simultaneously and selected EPCM services. BHP Billiton Iron Ore‘s current growth projects under construction account for more US$7 billion of capital.” http://www.fastjv.com.au/about.aspx
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Commerce Majoring in Strategic Procurement (Graduated 2012 – Curtin University, Australia)
Diploma in Sales and Marketing (Graduated 2002 – TAFE College, Australia)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook
ERP Systems: SAP, Ariba
