BAE Systems, Procurement Manager
A qualified mechanical engineer specialising in Procurement and Supply Chain Management.Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team with a successful track record of managing a team of Procurement Professionals sourcing direct materials and services across a global supply chain. Fully conversant of Procurement practices and policies within both Public and Private Sectors and cognisant of EU and World Legislation and has managed procurement and sourcing both strategically and tactically across a global supply chain in an ethical and sustainable manner.Experienced in Contract Management, Price Negotiation, Bid Management, Sustainable Development and an approved Procurement Assessor for Life Cycle Management. Proven leadership skills involving developing Supplier Partnering Agreements and Commercial Terms and Conditions. First-class analytical, design and problem solving skills together with a sound business acumen to make rational decisions.Successfully managed Multi-Function teams in Joint partnerships with Major Suppliers in VA/VE for innovative product improvements and launched and implemented a number of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) projects that have delivered direct improvements and savings.
