Experience

Pacific Hydro Australia

• Australia
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Procurement and Commercial Manager

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  Responsible for: • Leading the Procurement and Commercial team comprising the areas of Commercial Management and Strategic Procurement; and • Managing and delivering the following outcomes for the business: − development and execution of commercial and procurement strategies, policies, procedures, templates and training; − commercial management and support in negotiations of major contracts; − project management and administration of major tender processes conducted by the business; − supporting achievement of best outcomes and benefits for the relevant project i.e. achieving greatest value aligned to the cost, quality, safety, schedule and efficiency objectives of the procurement process, the Company’s strategy, values and behaviours, including ethical and social procurement agenda; and − alignment, communication and reporting to shareholder’s procurement requirements. Founded in 1992, Pacific Hydro Australia is a leading owner, operator and developer of renewable energy assets. It operates a high quality, diversified portfolio of wind, hydro and solar assets with an installed capacity of 665 MW; it also has a development pipeline of substantial projects. Pacific Hydro is owned by SPIC, one of the top five power generation groups in China, with US$154 Billion total assets and a total installed capacity that exceeds 131 GW. SPIC operates in the generation, coal, aluminium, logistics, finance, environmental protection, and high technology industries. It has presence in 36 countries and regions abroad, including Australia, Chile, Malta, Japan, Brazil, Turkey and Vietnam.



AusNet Services

• Australia
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Procurement Manager (Projects)

  • Jan 2021 - Aug 2021

  Responsible for delivering procurement strategy and leading contracting activities for major projects (> A$100M) in the Growth and Future Networks (G&FN) business. The projects include Western Victoria Transmission Network Project, Golden Plains Wind Farm Project, Ryan Corner & Hawkesdale Wind Farm, Glenrowan Solar Farm Project and BESS projects. Stakeholder relationship management, development of project procurement governance, procurement strategy development for key project categories including Engineering, Project Management and Construction. SME on contracting and procurement issues for G&FN Infrastructure projects.



Air Liquide

• France
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head Local Sourcing and Procurement (ANZ)

  • Oct 2020 - Jan 2021

  Providing leadership to a team of 4 team members in the North East Asia Pacific cluster based in Melbourne. Consulting to ANZ leadership team on local contracting /procurement process, procedures covering direct /indirect spend and AirLiquide's transformation agenda. Providing leadership to a team of 4 team members in the North East Asia Pacific cluster based in Melbourne. Consulting to ANZ leadership team on local contracting /procurement process, procedures covering direct /indirect spend and AirLiquide's transformation agenda.



EnergyAustralia

• Australia
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Procurement - Energy Projects

  • Dec 2017 - Oct 2020

  Procurement Leader responsible for strategy development and delivery of contracting strategies for capital projects. Key achievements: Developed innovative contracting models, key commercial terms for negotiations and development of EPC Performance Wrap contracts for projects in the renewable market. Led execution of EPC contract and related packages for gas fired power generation plant; negotiation of Project Development Agreement for pumped hydro energy storage activities; contracting strategy for new build Energy from Waste plant; formulated contract management plans for managing relationships, performance, change management and claims.



CitiPower and Powercor

• Australia
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Contracts Manager (Beon Energy Solutions)

  • Apr 2017 - Dec 2017

  Contract Strategy Development, Contract implementation and Management for Renewal Energy (Wind and Solar) Projects. - EPC Wrap Contracts, Service Contracts with implementation Contractors Negotiation of Project Head Agreements (Project coordination deed, Project Development Agmt, Connection Services Agmt., Network Services Agmt.,) with project parties incl. market operator. Contract Strategy Development, Contract implementation and Management for Renewal Energy (Wind and Solar) Projects. - EPC Wrap Contracts, Service Contracts with implementation Contractors Negotiation of Project Head Agreements (Project coordination deed, Project Development Agmt, Connection Services Agmt., Network Services Agmt.,) with project parties incl. market operator.



Shell

• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contracts & Procurement Manager - JV Projects

  • Mar 2015 - Jan 2017

  - Governance & assurance function for Shell with respect to activities undertaken by Joint Venture Operators covering Projects and Operations in Australia (Gorgon, North West Shelf and Arrow). JV spend USD100MM - 50B.- Responsible for internal assurance reviews of procurement strategies, execution and managements plans for major new field development and sub-sea tieback projects contracted by JV during Front-end Engineering-Design (FEED), Detail Design, Construction, Commissioning and Operational phase of asset.

• Contracts and Procurement Manager - Projects and Technology

  • 2012 - Mar 2015

  C&P Manager for Downstream Projects in Singapore - i) Engineering and Construction of CoGen Facility for Shell Bukom Refinery, and ii) Engineering and Construction of Ethelyene Oxide Purification and Expansion facility for Shell Seraya Chemicals located in the Singapore Petrochemical Complex on Jurong Island

• Contracts & Procurement Manager - Shell Australia

  • 2009 - 2012

  Management of Contracting & Procurement function, leading teams of professionals to deliver end-to end contracting support activities with focus on strategic planning, cost management and supplier relationship management. Accountable for A$300M per year spend covering logistics services (road, rail, shipping), capital projects (terminal upgrades, pipeline construction), airport fuel terminal/hydrant upgrades, operations and facilities (oil terminals, depots and pipelines) maintenance.Development and implementation of strategies, category procurement plans, contract management, claims management, negotiations, process governance, risk management, audit and assurance activities.



Petroleum Development Oman

• Oman
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Supply Chain Analyst / Senior Contract Engineer - Oil Projects

  • 2007 - 2009

  Petroleum Dev. Oman (PDO) is a Shell JV company operating in the Sultanate of Oman, engaged in exploration and production of oil and gas (approx. 850k barrels per day). Responsible for contracting support for enhance oil recovery projects in the South directorate of Oman. Contracts and Procurement Lead for Marmul / Thuleilat Production expansion and Zauliyah Gas expansion projects. Petroleum Dev. Oman (PDO) is a Shell JV company operating in the Sultanate of Oman, engaged in exploration and production of oil and gas (approx. 850k barrels per day). Responsible for contracting support for enhance oil recovery projects in the South directorate of Oman. Contracts and Procurement Lead for Marmul / Thuleilat Production expansion and Zauliyah Gas expansion projects.



Shell Global Solutions / Nigerial LNG

• Head of Contracts

  • Apr 2004 - Aug 2007

  Nigeria LNG is Shell JV company operating on Bonny Island in Nigeria. The company operates 6 process train LNG production facility, the largest in the Atlantic Basin delivering 280+ LNG cargoes per year. Led a diverse team of 7 professionals responsible for development and execution of 150+ contracts of total value circa. US$1.1B with annual spend circa. US$300M. Nigeria LNG is Shell JV company operating on Bonny Island in Nigeria. The company operates 6 process train LNG production facility, the largest in the Atlantic Basin delivering 280+ LNG cargoes per year. Led a diverse team of 7 professionals responsible for development and execution of 150+ contracts of total value circa. US$1.1B with annual spend circa. US$300M.

• Supply Chain Management Consultant - APME

  • 2001 - 2004

  Contracting & Procurement Lead for Shell Services International / Shell Information Technology International. Responsible for contracting IT and Telecoms services for APME covering IT Hardware, Corporate IT Services & Telecoms, IT Consultancy, procurement systems (Travel, expense and entertainment systems) & IT Contract Labour.

• Head of Contracts (Oil Services and Corporate Affairs)

  • Jun 1995 - 2001

  Multiple roles in Shell companies including overseas secondment (1995 – 2001) with Brunei Shell Petroleum, a Shell JV engaged in upstream oil and gas exploration and production.Led culturally diverse teams of up to 6 members, responsibilities covering planning and execution of contracting activities for projects, operations, maintenance, corporate services, real estate with annual spend circa US$120M.

• Head Marine Contracts

  • 1992 - 1995



Road Traffic Authority

• Trafific Engineer (Design & Planning)

  • 1986 - 1987