Senior Procurement Specialist

• Nov 2022 - Present

Buyer

• Jun 2019 - Nov 2022

In August 2019, I was moved from the Woodside KLE project to Woodside’s Pluto Interconnector Project. As the PNI project was in its early stages, I have been fortunate to experience the full end to end cycle of package management. This includes prequalification, negotiations, tender, award and post award management.As part of my role I have been tasked with managing the majority of miscellaneous site services such as vehicle hire, site waste management and drug and alcohol testing. In addition to the site services, I have managed the full end to end award of packages such as pipe supports, fire and gas instruments and the more complex package which was the heavy haulage. This package required multiple sub packages and involved negotiations with non-Outline Agreement holders which required a Major Service Agreement in place of Outline Agreements. Preparing and inviting tenders from multiple client approved vendors for materials, equipment and services contracts Commercial evaluating and negotiating vendor bids.  Acting as the interface between Client and Contractor and putting forward recommendations for Terms and Conditions to Client. Resolution of special conditions to close out and finalise Commercial Clarifications Register. Engagement of subconsultants for EPCM Full process of recommendation for award on services and materials packages Generate Purchase Requisitions in SAP for equipment and material packages Creation of Network Order uploads into SAP Update of EPCM materials management PO set up in MMS Initiating vendor start up package for set up in Doc Control (Document deliverables)  Receiving pro forma invoices, payment verification and generating Progress Payment Certificates  Evaluating and processing Variation requests and processing recommendations to top up existing PO’s  Evaluating and actioning Site Instructions Negotiating final accounts and final evaluation of invoices Closing out Purchase Orders Show less

Procurement Graduate

• Oct 2018 - Jun 2019

Since November 2018, I have been the focal point for all procurement of material, inclusive of Site Services for KLE 231 Milestone 1 Electrical Distribution System package. As part of this scope I manage four Contracts to the value of AUD $21 million covering HV, LV Switchboards, Transformers and UPS’s. In addition to KLE 231, I am the focal point for procurement of material and services for KLE213 – Wobbe Upgrade and provide support for procurement across multiple other packages as required.- Preparation of RFQ’s and evaluation of submitted proposals- Supplier negotiation on all matters relating to terms and conditions, improved pricing and delivery options (Incoterms)- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on commercial, quality and legal issues- Resolve technical queries with key stakeholders- Ensure commercial and contractual obligations with suppliers is maintained- Facilitation and resolution of invoice queries with Account Payable and suppliers- Responsible for ongoing Contract management inclusive of expediting and ensuring Client specifications are complied with- Maintain audit trail of procurement transactions- Communication with key internal stakeholders in relation to any potential significant issues that relate to packages and vendors- Preparation and lead Kick off Meetings and progress meetings with vendors- Preparation of Commercial Clarifications Register- Preparation of and issue contractual letters to vendors - Support project in forecasting future requirements and spend Show less

Logistics Graduate

• Sep 2016 - Oct 2018

During the 2-year Graduate Program, I gained a macro understanding of how the business operates through experience in both the retail and warehousing/logistics sector of the Company. In my second year, I was selected to lead a National project to track, analyse and report current data for spend on transport, current system of transporting products nationally and advising of a more efficient solution. - Charged with inwards goods - Inventory management – ensured stores had fast moving products readily available without having and oversupply of stock - Delivery management of ensuring that customers had a 2-hour delivery turnaround which is in line with the Company policy and commitment to customers - Allocation and booking of up to 5 daily container drops in loading dock Show less

Purchasing Clerk

• Dec 2015 - Mar 2016

• Perform general buying duties using correct methods and procedures • Raise purchase orders and sending copies to suppliers • Verifying supplier receipt and acceptance of purchase orders and terms and agreement • Tracking the status of purchase orders • Manage suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems. Respond to customer inquiries with updated order status, changes or cancellations. • Work within the Supply Chain Team to manage inventory quantities ensuring that there is sufficient stock for needs, ordering additional materials when necessary. • Compare prices, specifications and delivery dates to determine the best bid among potential suppliers based on client and internal customer needs and budget requirements. • Compare invoices with quotes and purchase orders to verify accuracy • Locate suppliers using sources such as catalogues and Internet and review them to gather information about products that need to be ordered. • Update and maintain supplier pricing in Pronto • Prepare, maintain and review purchase files, reports and price lists • Goods receipt and dispatch of goods from work shop • Liaising with Accounts Payable department to advise of goods receipt and payments of invoices to suppliers • Producing reports based on supplier spend versus budget to senior management teams • Work with project management teams to ensure required items are dispatched in a timely manner to offshore sites and are within project budget Show less

Director of Business Operations

• Dec 1999 - Jan 2016

Daniel has built a reputation of delivering success to restaurants that he has owned and operated and restaurants that he has acted as a consultant for. Daniels key strengths in the food and beverage industry include: - Negotiation with key stakeholders - Management of stakeholder relations - Social media marketing and strategies - Financial analysis and strategic planning - Business reporting - Business development - Implement business strategies to improve organisation efficiency - Creation and execution of marketing campaigns - Implementation of training and development strategies - Management of importing products from overseas Show less

Logistics Coordinator

• Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

• Management and coordinating delivery of in excess of 400,000 newspapers weekly with a fleet of 70 trucks and vans. • Truck route coordination and developing new truck trees through DTI software and allocating driver runs • Tracking and recording driver times and arranging driver payment through Driver Management System software • Coordinate newspaper supply and delivery interstate through Qantas freight • Liaising with circulation and production team to ensure logistics requirements are met • Ensure all drivers are compliant with the News Corp Australia safety policies • New driver induction to Perth Print site in Canning Vale • Producing reports based in previous night’s production and distribution to ensure that KPI’s were met daily, weekly and monthly Show less

Logistics Coordinator

• Feb 2014 - Jun 2015

• Coordinating efficient collection, unloading and packing of customer requests • Analysis of yearly costs of logistics department and warehousing costs • Providing quotations for potential clients • Worked with business development team and sales team on developing competitive tenders and bids • Coordinating efficient collection, unloading and packing of customer requests • Analysis of yearly costs of logistics department and warehousing costs • Providing quotations for potential clients • Worked with business development team and sales team on developing competitive tenders and bids

Intnern

• Nov 2014 - Jan 2015

Daniel was engaged by Akrom Pty Ltd to a 3 month Internship program. His key responsibilities were: - Assisting with Ariba's practice development - Assisting in Winshuttle presentations and development of Winshuttle scripts for Inpex and Woodside Energy - Received training in SAP - Worked with the Director on developing reports and tenders Daniel was engaged by Akrom Pty Ltd to a 3 month Internship program. His key responsibilities were: - Assisting with Ariba's practice development - Assisting in Winshuttle presentations and development of Winshuttle scripts for Inpex and Woodside Energy - Received training in SAP - Worked with the Director on developing reports and tenders