Areas of Expertise

Key Skills

Breadth of Skills and Experience

A wide understanding of the various supply chain functional requirements in a variety of sectors and environments

Strategy

Consistent contribution to the strategic direction through the alignment of supply chain objectives with company objectives. This includes delivery of significant business development and operational benefits through innovative supply chain solutions

Cost Saving / Value for Money

A history of identifying and delivering sustainable organisational efficiencies, overhead reductions, price reductions, cost avoidance and cost savings across a wide range of areas

Supplier Relations / Contract Management

Procuring and managing contracts up to a value of £100M ranging from major weapons systems, outsourcing, agency workers, key services, indirect spend through to construction projects. A track record of setting up and developing strategic supplier alliances to deliver value for money

Management of Supply Chain Functions

The setting up, transformation and ongoing management of high performing teams and supporting systems in many different environments and businesses. This includes representing the function at board level, selling the benefits of a strong supply chain, building and/or developing a high performing team together with the introduction and improvement of processes and procedures

Business Case Development

Obtaining approval of business cases covering a variety of areas which have delivered significant cost saving and business objectives. Business cases have focused on overall targets and objectives, financial appraisal, option evaluation and risk assessment

Contract and Procurement Law

An understanding in both the public and private sector

Project, Risk and Change Management

Extensive experience of change and project management in organisations which has grown significantly as a result of organic growth, major acquisitions and the resultant transition of the business and supply chain function. Experienced in the management of risk to facilitate the delivery of successful projects