Experience

CT Automotive

• United Kingdom
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Global procurement and supply chain manager

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Industry leader in interior and kinetic parts for automotive customers. Industry leader in interior and kinetic parts for automotive customers.



Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Head of procurement and logistics

  • Dec 2021 - Present

• Head of procurement and logistics

  • Dec 2021 - Aug 2022



Queen Elizabeth facilities

• Deputy head of procurement and managed services

  • Dec 2020 - Mar 2022



Alexander Battery Technologies

• United Kingdom
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Purchasing Manager

  • Mar 2020 - Mar 2022



PEACOCK MEDICAL SERVICES LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Supply Chain Manager

  • Sep 2019 - Mar 2020



Parker Hannifin

• United States
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Material Control Manager

  • Jul 2013 - Mar 2020

  Material Control Manager, Parker Domnick Hunter• Responsible for $6 million dollars of inventory• Responsible for 12,000 live parts managing 300+ suppliers• Managing a team of 6 Material Controllers• 55% reduction in the number of late lines affecting production and LISC performance since June 2013• Developing and maintaining key supplier and customer relationship’s• $450k (8%) reduction in DSI YTD with a further $200k (2.5%) by the end of current FY• Introduction and empowerment of the Material Controller HPT• Introduction of 12 key supplier stocking agreements with a stock value of $1 million with a plan for a further 15 by the end of the FY14• Maintaining Supplier OTDP at above 97%• Co-ordination of internal material flow system• Development and introduction of a team skills matrix with training needs highlighted and built into PDP’s• Strong involvement in the Operational Excellence strategy• Supporting, co-ordinating and supporting customer requirements – urgent requirements, large important orders and other key issues requiring product.• Introduction and driving of PFEP within the business and the Supply Chain so aid KPI performance• Drive the introduction and continued improvement of E-Kanban• Review and manage inbound freight costs and drive strategic improvements.• Material Control strategy development to support the business including – WDGLL, Short, medium and long term targets and proposed structure changes (To be introduced Jul 14)• Supported the increased stocking of the EDCN via PFEP policy• Driving the team and the suppliers to make improvements through continuous improvement.• Designing and implementing Standard Work and Standard Ops • Budget management Show less

• Senior Buyer

  • Jul 2012 - Jul 2013

  Senior Buyer, Parker Domnick Hunter, CAGT • Control $32 million spend on component parts for CAGT product including machined product ($2 million), raw material ($3 million) and other commodities• Managing a team of 2 strategic Buyers• Achieved divisional metrics including PPI >5% reduction, DSI >6% Reduction.• Implementation of a number of key strategic negotiations• Implementation of a number of key strategic stock policies• Development and Introduction of cost models• Development, introduction and management of commodity strategies.• Development and implementation of the teams PPP’s and PDP’s• Support and co-ordinate the team in the introduction and management of new model sourcing through winnovation.• Maximise the opportunity of the EBI to support cost reduction negotiation• Drive and develop the team in order to provide a professional service to both internal and external customers• Cost tracking of key commodity groups• Support and co-ordinate the introduction and development of a team HPT• Present monthly reports and update to the location and divisional SC Management team• Ensure the inventory procurement TIB’s are created in each business Unit and maintain and track the achievement of key metrics• Assist the Material Controller HPT to ensure that DSI is minimised throughout the supply chain• Actively seek out synergy opportunities across division / group and commodity councils• Support and co-ordinate black book planning Show less



Rotary Power

• United Kingdom
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• supply chain manager

  • Feb 2018 - Sep 2019

  Now also responsible for Inbound and outbound Logistics functions Now also responsible for Inbound and outbound Logistics functions



British Engines

• United Kingdom
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• supply chain manager rotary power and michell bearings

  • Feb 2018 - Sep 2019



Marelli

• Japan
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Purchasing Controller

  • Oct 2008 - Jul 2012

  Purchasing Controller, Calsonic Kansei • Control a €16 million spend – including engineering plastics including PP (€7miillion), HDPE (€2 million) & PA66 (€3 million), ventilators (€2 million), NVH (€1 million) and other commodities (€1 million) • Promoted from Coordinator to Purchasing Controller after 10 months • Proven track record in achieving high profile and key cost reductions saving €1.48 million in the past 3.5 years • Responsibility for key, high profile commodities (raw materials and vents) • Developing and maintaining key supplier relationships in both Europe and Asia • Close working relationship with internal customers to highlight potential reductions, improvements and resolve issues • Project management from target cost setting through to SOP following a gate system • Ordering and shipping trial material within the project time-scale and budget • European and global bench marking activities on parts and material to ensure that European region is no. 1 globally • Developing and presenting commodity strategies and business opportunities to Senior Management • Lead and co-ordinate cross functional teams to identify cost reduction items driving through improvements and change • Currently guiding and supporting a Purchasing Co-ordinator developing her knowledge of systems, suppliers, and commodities • Actively identifying any supply and cost issues and promptly identifying counter measures • Overseeing the introduction and maintenance of a cost model with a number of key suppliers • Extensive use of cost breakdowns and cost analysis to ensure the total costs are fully understood • Involvement in VA/VE, and Kaizen business improvement activities in both a lead and supporting role • Involvement in ‘make to print’ (MTP), ‘full service support’ (FSS) and ‘Black Box’ Projects in order to achieve both technical and commercial goals • Use total cost management involving currency escalators and changes in contract terms (delivery and payment) Show less



UpRight Powered Access

• Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

• Buyer

  • May 2007 - Oct 2008

  May 2007 –Oct 2008 Buyer, Upright Powered Access, Tanfield Group • £5 million spend including fabrications and machine parts for production • Promoted to Buyer from Expeditor after 8 months • Negotiated with suppliers and maintained contacts • Helped develop an Expeditor by increasing her understanding of parts and lead times, assisting her getting promoted • Led on many cross functional teams on issues such as stock handling • Ordered stock and managed inventory coupled with responsibility for the JIT Kanban System • Ensured prompt delivery of essential production parts to limit incurring large costs • Over-achieved on cost reduction KPIs, improved supplier relationships and reduced inventory • Inventory/production based role Show less



Henry Halstead

• Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

• Buyer

  • Jul 2006 - May 2007

  Jul 2006 – May 2007 Buyer, Henry Halsteads (Small Components) • £2 million spend across a number of accounts • Ordering components • Negotiating costs with suppliers • Building and maintaining supplier relationships • Expediting orders to meet demand • Inventory/production based role Jul 2006 – May 2007 Buyer, Henry Halsteads (Small Components) • £2 million spend across a number of accounts • Ordering components • Negotiating costs with suppliers • Building and maintaining supplier relationships • Expediting orders to meet demand • Inventory/production based role