Experience

Public Transport Victoria

• Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Project Procurement Officer Audit & Fraud Risk

  • May 2017 - Present

• Procurement Specialist

  • Dec 2016 - Apr 2017

  The role provides procurement and contracting advice to support a range of stakeholders across Public Transport Victoria. This is includes delivery of a broad range of procurement and contract services that are compliant with PTV policies and achieve value for money outcomes. This includes delivery of a broad range of procurement and contract services covering the following categories:• Professional Services• Corporate Services• IT Services, Telecommunication & Hardware• Facilities Management• Franchise Services



The College For Adult Learning

• Australia
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Part-Time Trainer & Assessor - Diploma of Logistics

  • May 2016 - Dec 2016

  Online trainer and assessor covering coaching, mentoring, training & assessment for Diploma of Logistics. Online trainer and assessor covering coaching, mentoring, training & assessment for Diploma of Logistics.



HOERBIGER

• Switzerland
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Procurement Contract Specialist

  • Aug 2016 - Sep 2016

  I conducted a health check on the SAP procurement process as part of my contract procurement role which included analysis of the current base-line performance on overdue requisitions, purchase order management with focus on delivering solutions and recommendations to Senior Management which were endorsed and implemented. From the analysis, several solutions were developed to improve Procurement Control in 3 Stages for 1. Process improvements 2. Efficiencies and 3. Value Adding (Contract Management). I improved the number of Open Purchase Requisitions and Open Purchase Orders base-line significantly which had been adversely impact customer service levels for management of supply requirements and MRP releases (i.e. valid due dates)



Careers Australia

• Online Educator Logistics

  • Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  Online trainer and assessor with a responsibility for a cohort of 200 students covering coaching, mentoring, training & assessment. Online trainer and assessor with a responsibility for a cohort of 200 students covering coaching, mentoring, training & assessment.



IBM

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Category Manager

  • May 2007 - Jan 2015

  Category Manager (April 2010 - Jan 2015) Procurement category management specialist responsible for sourcing and vendor managemen of contracts contracts covering a broad range of products and services for the Telecommunications Sector. The roles cover conducting sourcing events, identification of sourcing opportunities to delivery value in terms of cost reductions, process efficiencies, continuity of supply, supplier development, innovations and compliance. A major focus of the role is working across groups and key stakeholders in developing category strategies by determining and understanding the portfolio spend profiles, business requirements, conducting market analysis for preparing strategies to select suppliers, conduct negotiations and to support implementation of strategic sourcing plans. Procurement Team Leader (May 07 - April 2010) Responsible for Category Management for the procurement of a range of indirect goods and services such MRO, Office Supplies, Security, Facilities & Property, HR and Business Services. Role involves developing strategic sourcing management tactics that reduces costs, leverages contract and non-contract suppliers. The role encompasses the establishing of contracts, supply agreements, vendor management, P2P solutions and operational plans for transactional activities and SLA efficiencies.



Chisholm Institute

• Australia
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Part-Time Sessional Lecturer

  • May 2010 - Oct 2012

  Part-Time Sessional Class-Room Teacher for the Diploma of Logistics Management. Part-Time Sessional Class-Room Teacher for the Diploma of Logistics Management.



AB Food & Beverages

• Supply Chain Manager

  • Oct 2006 - May 2007

  Responsible for master scheduling of manufactured, materials planning, factory scheduling with procurement budget of 25 MiL budget. The Australian arm of AB Food & Beverages has a turnover of $80MiL, AB Food & Beverages is a holding company for companies such as Twinings, Tip Top Bakeries and George Weston Foods. Australian brands include Twinings, Jarrah, Ultra Slim & Ovaltine. Responsible for master scheduling of manufactured, materials planning, factory scheduling with procurement budget of 25 MiL budget. The Australian arm of AB Food & Beverages has a turnover of $80MiL, AB Food & Beverages is a holding company for companies such as Twinings, Tip Top Bakeries and George Weston Foods. Australian brands include Twinings, Jarrah, Ultra Slim & Ovaltine.



5PL Pty Ltd

• Consultant

  • Dec 2003 - Sep 2006

  Provide supply chain consultancy solutions covering warehousing, distribution, facility design, process improvement, project management and transport optimisation. This is supported with a RFx model for financial analysis of own versus private use of warehousing facilities and strategic use as a customer service weapon. Provide supply chain consultancy solutions covering warehousing, distribution, facility design, process improvement, project management and transport optimisation. This is supported with a RFx model for financial analysis of own versus private use of warehousing facilities and strategic use as a customer service weapon.



DHL Supply Chain

• Germany
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• Site Manager

  • 2002 - 2004

  Reporting to the Operations Manager this position covered a broad change of responsibilities covering operations, distribution, rework, and project implementation and relationship management. The site has capacity of 10,000 pallets and is a multi-client facility operating in the Healthcare and FMCG sectors with a current delivery customer base of 3000. Reporting to the Operations Manager this position covered a broad change of responsibilities covering operations, distribution, rework, and project implementation and relationship management. The site has capacity of 10,000 pallets and is a multi-client facility operating in the Healthcare and FMCG sectors with a current delivery customer base of 3000.



SPC Global Ltd

• Australia
• Food and Beverage Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Procurement Manager

  • 1997 - 2001

  Major national processor and distributor of fruit and other primary products with annual turnover of $280MiL with 500 permanent employees. Reporting to the Group CFO, recruited to restructure supply chain to add value by developing balanced best practices combining human, material and capital resources to achieve bottom line objectives. Responsible for sourcing the necessary flow of ingredients, finished products, goods and services from a local and global network to support manufacturing and sales plans on an national and international level. Product distribution channels include markets covering retail, export and food service areas.



Wander Australia (Holding Company Sandoz Group)

• Logistics Manager

  • 1990 - 1996

  Originally employed as Purchasing Manager based in Devonport, Tasmania when the company restructured and relocated to Melbourne I was promoted to Planning & Purchasing Manager subsequently offered and accepted the role Logistics Manager for the total supply chain which included production planning, procurement, warehousing, distribution and customer service at the head-office in Rowville, Victoria, responsible for managing a team 15 and reporting to the General Manager. Originally employed as Purchasing Manager based in Devonport, Tasmania when the company restructured and relocated to Melbourne I was promoted to Planning & Purchasing Manager subsequently offered and accepted the role Logistics Manager for the total supply chain which included production planning, procurement, warehousing, distribution and customer service at the head-office in Rowville, Victoria, responsible for managing a team 15 and reporting to the General Manager.