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Global Purchasing Executive Supply Chian VP Change agent and

Global Purchasing Executive Supply Chian VP Change agent and

Work Experience

 Global Purchasing Limited, ( Jan 2005 to present)

Managing and Purchasing Director: Full Profit and Loss Responsibility for this outsourced purchasing service company.

• Created office in Shanghai from start up, managed remotely 22 buyers in 7 countries
• Generated 14% yearly savings to the customer base
• Managed customer relationships, increasing turnover by 22% each year
• Identification of global strategic sources, introduction of Commodity management
• Responsible for over 100M Euro spend for various customer, involved in Electronics
• Focus on Automotive, Industrial, Household and Telecoms component sourcing

 EPIQ N.V. Paris, France Jan 2003 to Jan 2005)

Group Purchasing Director: Managing 80M Euro spend for this global Top 50 Contract Manufacturer, creation of a central purchasing function and cost down programs, with KPI’s.

• Creation of centralised purchasing, analysis of cost drivers and developed plan of cost reduction optimized for the business objectives, driven with automotive sourcing and industrial production in mind.
• Introduction of Commodity Management, with teams in Europe, East Europe and Asia.
• Implemented numerous process’s, including QCD’s, VMI, EDI, BOL,KPI’s
• Creation of IPO in Shanghai for Asia direct sourcing.
• Strong negotiations resulting in major cost savings (16%) and focused supply base.
• Sold the change internally, obtained buy-in from individuals and guiding site Directors.
• Managed introduction of central purchasing whilst under RJ/chapter 11

 EPIQ EA, Sofia, Bulgaria. (Feb 2000 to Jan 2003)

Operations Director for this rapidly growing CEM company. Full responsibility for all back office, including Purchasing, Project Management, NPI, Sales and Customer Service.

• Management of key project to gain tier 1 customer (50M$), in TS16149 environment
• Major contributor to achieving major growth from 6M$ to 60M$ over 7 years
• Introduction and implementation of many new processes, including team building, empowerment, appraisals, daily reporting and accountability to improve management and operations quality.
• Streamlined local organization to optimal efficiency and productivity. (hierarchies, reporting etc.) and Baan ERP system


Experience continued

 Tellit/Qualcomm, Farnborough, UK. (Mar 1997 to Jan 2000)

Manufacturing Director and Deputy Managing Director, for this Mobile Phone handset design and Manufacturer, responsible for all Manufacturing from company creation, helping the company grow to 40M GBP

• Set up new high volume facility for manufacture of handsets, lean manufacturing introduced from concept.
• Worked with Development and Marketing teams to successfully drive the effective introduction of new products to the market.
• Managed a workforce of over 200, including Purchasing, Operations, Project and Product Management.
• As part of the Board of Directors, managed the sale of the company to Qualcomm, realizing a 200% return for the shareholders in 2 years.


 Apollo Fire Detectors , Hampshire, UK. (July 1987 to Mar 1997)

Various roles, including Deputy Manufacturing Director, Materials Manager, Operations and Production Manager, Customer Service Manager and Materials Controller. Part of the Halma Group, Apollo specializes in Fire and Gas detection.

• Pioneered and introduced Best practice in Purchasing (which did not exist in the UK at this time). Resulting in request to speak at numerous seminars. Recognised as a leader in the UK for Purchasing. Also, introduction of EDI and Kanban to stores/supplier, with need to sell concept/train the suppliers, internally and externally.
• Headed team for set up factory in China in a technology transfer
• Managed a workforce of over 650, initiated and implemented factory wide introduction of lean manufacturing
• Ensured effective management of resources to cope with annual growth rate of 35% per annum for 7 years.
• Introduction of ERP system. Reduction of staff by 60% whilst t/o increased by 400%
• Managed Purchasing throughout the time I was in Apollo, even as functional head of other departments, allowing me to continually improve the service internally.
• Requested speaker at many purchasing events discussing best practice in purchasing, as one who had implemented effectively the changes necessary and had demonstrable results.




Education

Ba Business Management, BPICS, MCIPS

Skills

Results oriented, change agent with comprehensive experience and success as a Group Purchasing/Supply ChainDirector, Operations and Manufacturing Director. With vast experience in leading various functional teams, allowing a greater understanding of how a truly effective Supply Chain function can benefit an organisation. Introduction of best practice in Purchasing and Manufacturing. Highly energetic and enthusiastic manager, hands on style of leadership with a very positive attitude. Highly experienced in managing different cultural issues faced in different country locations, particular China and Eastern Europe. Capable team leader and global remote management of people. Capable to influence others in change process.

Languages

English, moderate French, moderate Bulgarian

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