Experience

Carbon Revolution

• Australia
• Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Strategic Procurement Manager

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  Responsible for procurement of materials for the production of one piece carbon fibre wheels for the global automotive market. Responsible for procurement of materials for the production of one piece carbon fibre wheels for the global automotive market.



HealthShare Victoria

• Australia
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Board Member

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  HealthShare Victoria (HSV) was established on 1 January 2021 as an independent public sector and commercially-oriented provider of supply chain, procurement and corporate services to partner with Victoria’s public health services and suppliers in delivering best-value health-related goods and services. HealthShare Victoria (HSV) was established on 1 January 2021 as an independent public sector and commercially-oriented provider of supply chain, procurement and corporate services to partner with Victoria’s public health services and suppliers in delivering best-value health-related goods and services.



Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools

• Australia
• Education Management
• 200 - 300 Employee

• General Manager, Procurement

  • Jul 2022 - Oct 2022



Care Connect - Non Profit Provider

• Australia
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• General Manager, Service Delivery Partnerships

  • May 2019 - May 2022

  Member of the Executive Leadership Team. Responsible in managing a network of brokered service suppliers across three states to deliver in-home services/goods to keep our clients happily in home for life. Includes the development of appropriates strategies, and assurance to the compliance standards relevant to the Aged Care Act.

• Commercial Manager - Procurement

  • Sep 2017 - Apr 2019

  Responsible for the strategic and operational management of brokered service providers in aged care, disability and short term post-hospital support. Aligned contractual arrangements to meet legislation for Consumer Directed Care.



Health Purchasing Victoria

• Director, Supply Chain Reform

  • Apr 2016 - Jul 2017

  Responsible for managing a program of supply chain reform initiatives for the Victorian public health services, particularly around data standardisation and systems alignment.

• Director Change and Innovation

  • May 2012 - Mar 2016

  Responsible for innovative projects for the health services in Victoria around supply chain and procurement, including the design and implementation of Purchasing Policies for the public health network in line with Victorian Government Purchasing Board (VGPB).

• Acting Chief Executive

  • Jun 2015 - Dec 2015

  Successfully ran the business while the CEO was on secondment for the Department of Health and Human Services. Completed formal governance review for the Board and achieved all priorities as outlined in the business plan.



Boeing Aerostructures Australia

• Port Melbourne

• Procurement Manager

  • Oct 2011 - May 2012

  Procurement and supply chain management of highly technical raw materials, specialist fasteners and consumables for wing construction of various aerospace applications. Procurement and supply chain management of highly technical raw materials, specialist fasteners and consumables for wing construction of various aerospace applications.



Health Purchasing Victoria

• Board Member

  • 2009 - 2012

  Ministerial appointment as Board Member, including membership of Tender Steering Committee. Responsible for procurement of commodities for Victorian Public Hospitals. Whole-of-business responsibilities – financial, risk, procurement, strategic direction, etc. Ministerial appointment as Board Member, including membership of Tender Steering Committee. Responsible for procurement of commodities for Victorian Public Hospitals. Whole-of-business responsibilities – financial, risk, procurement, strategic direction, etc.



Automotive Co-operative Research Centre

• Consultant

  • Oct 2010 - Oct 2011

  Development of a Strategic Sourcing Course for the Automotive Cooperative Research Centre outlining strategies and tools for pre and post sourcing activities. Course expected to go live in June 2011. Design of program to work with companies on their Quality Operating Systems, Strategic Sourcing and Sub-Supplier Management. Development of a Strategic Sourcing Course for the Automotive Cooperative Research Centre outlining strategies and tools for pre and post sourcing activities. Course expected to go live in June 2011. Design of program to work with companies on their Quality Operating Systems, Strategic Sourcing and Sub-Supplier Management.



Deloitte

• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consultant in Automotive and Manufacturing Team

  • Mar 2010 - Oct 2011

  Consultant at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu focusing on whole-of-business reviews of organisations, comparing benchmark standards and putting in place improvement action plans. Federal and State (Vic/ SA) Government initiative with the Automotive CRC. Assistance with tender proposals for other projects. Consultant at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu focusing on whole-of-business reviews of organisations, comparing benchmark standards and putting in place improvement action plans. Federal and State (Vic/ SA) Government initiative with the Automotive CRC. Assistance with tender proposals for other projects.



Toll AutoLogistics

• Six Sigma Project Manager

  • May 2008 - Oct 2009

  Specialist Six Sigma projects. Responsible for conducting projects using the discipline of Six Sigma and to introduce the methodology and language into management. Included conducting introductory awareness sessions. Specialist Six Sigma projects. Responsible for conducting projects using the discipline of Six Sigma and to introduce the methodology and language into management. Included conducting introductory awareness sessions.



Ford Motor Company

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Purchasing Manager

  • Jan 2001 - Mar 2008

  Various responsibilites over that period including Asia Pacific and Africa. Negotiation of contracts for categories (direct and indirect) with total turnover in excess of $A500million. Strategic analysis of existing and future supply base to achieve best commercial, delivery and quality results.

• Customer Satisfaction & Quality Manager

  • Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

  Corporate responsibility to drive Customer Satisfaction Initiatives throughout the organisation and to deliver quality targets for new launches and current models. Six Sigma launched in 2000. Companywide responsibility for audit compliance with ISO and Department of Transport.