Chris Burge
Procurement Manager at Snack Brands Australia- Claim this Profile
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David Wilcox
True gentleman and professional, always goes the extra mile to deliver on the company goals even when the going gets tough Chris will always be there when you need him.
David Otte
Exceptional Procurement Manager able to source quantities of items quickly and cost postive. Excellent communicator to his peers and a real team player.
David Wilcox
True gentleman and professional, always goes the extra mile to deliver on the company goals even when the going gets tough Chris will always be there when you need him.
David Otte
Exceptional Procurement Manager able to source quantities of items quickly and cost postive. Excellent communicator to his peers and a real team player.
David Wilcox
True gentleman and professional, always goes the extra mile to deliver on the company goals even when the going gets tough Chris will always be there when you need him.
David Otte
Exceptional Procurement Manager able to source quantities of items quickly and cost postive. Excellent communicator to his peers and a real team player.
David Wilcox
True gentleman and professional, always goes the extra mile to deliver on the company goals even when the going gets tough Chris will always be there when you need him.
David Otte
Exceptional Procurement Manager able to source quantities of items quickly and cost postive. Excellent communicator to his peers and a real team player.
Experience
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Snackbrands Australia
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Australia
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Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Procurement Manager
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Jun 2021 - Present
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Procurement Manager
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Jun 2020 - Jun 2021
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Allied Pinnacle
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Australia
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Food and Beverage Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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National Category Manager - Packaging
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Feb 2019 - Jun 2020
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Procurement & Supply Chain Manager (Contract)
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Aug 2018 - Feb 2019
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Jewel Fine Foods
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Australia
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Procurement & Supply Chain Manager
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Jun 2017 - Jul 2018
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Beak & Johnston Pty Ltd
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Australia
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Group Procurement Manager
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Aug 2015 - Jul 2017
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Director
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Sep 2014 - Aug 2015
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National Supply Chain & Procurement Manager
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Jul 2012 - Aug 2014
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Procurement Manager - Australia & New Zealand
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Apr 2008 - Jun 2012
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GrainCorp
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Australia
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Food Production
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700 & Above Employee
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Supply Chain & Procurement Manager
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Feb 2004 - Oct 2007
• 7% increase in retail margins resulting the division reporting its first profit in 4 years of operation• 50% reduction in stock holding increasing stock turns and stock productivity index• Preparation and implementation of strategic plan• Introduced supply & demand planning and forecasting models• Significant improvement in supplier relationships and terms of trade • Introduced and managed product and sales forecasting models• Implementation of policies & procedures to improve efficiencies• Introduced rebate management programme• Introduction of sales training programmes and sales manager reward initiatives to improve profitability
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Business Consultant
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Feb 2003 - Feb 2004
• Advised on strategy implementation• Identification and implementation of organisational change strategies and leadership development tools• Identification of needs & evaluation of alternative business solutions and project management• Ensured issues are identified, tracked, reported on & resolved in a timely manner • CRM implementation• Preparation and presentation of sales training & coaching programmes• Advised on Balanced Scorecard initiatives • Developed and implemented comprehensive project methodology and procedures.• Preparation and submission of Financial Services Reform (FSR) application and provided advice on compliance issues of FSR, ASIC, APRA and Corporations Act• Client advisor and facilitator
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Marketing Manager, UK & Ireland
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Mar 1999 - Sep 2000
• Managed the start-up and running of a database in excess of 35,000 customers providing significant improvements in sales force productivity through CRM initiatives.• Successfully launched and re-positioned a range of products leading to sales increases in excess of £1.5 million• Introduced a range of measures to increase customer retention• Introduced a direct mail campaign resulting in a 600% increase in sales of the product• Delivered significant improvements in sales force productivity through CRM initiatives.• Restructure of sales force remuneration packages resulting in a 50% reduction of sales staff turnover in 12 months.• Provide feedback and market analysis for R&D initiatives• Restructured training programme to ensure training was ongoing for new and existing sales people
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American Cyanamid
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Product Manager
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1994 - 1998
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Education
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University of Bath
Executive MBA, Business -
Mt Eliza Business School
Executive Produce Program -
La Trobe University
B Ag Sci, Agriculture -
Melbourne Grammar