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Interim Purchasing and Materials Manager

Work Experience

1997 - Present Independent Interim Manager
Provide a flexible and versatile resource during periods of growth, change, or development by formulating effective strategies and proactive forward planning. Trouble shoot purchase and supply difficulties with a particular emphasis on system and procedural development to optimise long-term business effectiveness.
Major Achievements:
· Systems Consultant, Weston Medical Ltd, Stradbrooke (Drug Delivery Systems): Supported the business and enhanced its effectiveness by investigating, planning, and developing an archiving and records management system.
· Interim Supply Manager, Amot Controls, Bury St Edmunds, (Valves and Control Systems): Eliminated supply failures by detailed examination of the existing iron and steel castings supply chain and implementing an effective supply strategy, thereby improving customer service levels and facilitating company growth.
· Systems Consultant, Weston Medical Ltd, (Drug Delivery Systems): Steered business through transition from a research house to an effective and controlled production unit by introducing Sage Line 200 based Purchasing, Inventory, Production and Sales Management modules to previously manual operations ... acting as line manager and advisor until local knowledge achieved autonomous expertise ... designing and implementing new working practices and procedures with associated training programmes ... and creating and executing validation procedures that exceeded GMP expectations.
· Interim Supply Manager, Nichol Beauty Products Ltd, Thetford, (Contract Aerosol Fillers): Rectified a supply chain breakdown, which had crippled an entire business sector, by identifying the causes of failure in the supplier/vendor interface, rebuilding the supply chain, and restoring weekly production of 500k aerosol units.
· Interim Purchasing Manager, James H Heal & Co, Halifax, (Textile Test Equipment Manufacturers): Rescued the company from a complete Materials Management failure by developing an improved purchasing and supply strategy ... eliminating stock shortages and delays to rebuild customer confidence and service levels ... and reducing lead times and boosting sales potential with works-order processing which paved the way for MRPII.
· Interim, RHP Hydraulic Services Ltd, Attleborough, (Importers/Distributors of Hydraulic Accessories): Generated core business and ongoing company expansion by creating a sales programme, Marketing Plan and Strategy and also by negotiating partnership agreements to facilitate long-term business objectives.

1984 - 1997 Purchasing and Materials Manager, UCC International Ltd, Thetford, Norfolk
An independent fluid power product designer, manufacturer, and marketer with five overseas sales companies, 140 employees, and £15m turnover. Reporting to the Operations Director, responsibilities included managing all Purchasing and Inventory functions with a special responsibility for a £1m Tooling budget.
Major Achievements:
· Boosted stock turn by 200%, improving customer service, eliminating of shortages, and maintaining firm inventory control.
· Generated £340k in annual savings on component costs after building a global supplier base.
· Developed long term collaborative relationships with international suppliers in Europe and the Far East.
· Reduced costs by outsourcing all supplies ranging from presswork, castings, and machined parts through to the placement of design and build contracts for PCBs.
· Strengthened operational efficiency by installing, managing, and developing operating systems including MRPII, Purchasing, Forecasting, Stock Control, and perpetual Inventory.

1981 - 1984 Sales Manager, SMF Stainless Ltd, Stanton, Suffolk
1978 - 1981 Materials Manager, Precision Engineering Products, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
1974 - 1978 Project Manager, Precision Engineering Products, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
1972 - 1974 Design Draughtsman, Precision Engineering Products, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
1968 - 1972 Apprentice Toolmaker, Precision Engineering Products, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Education

ONC in Mechanical Engineering, West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds, 1970
IWM Certificate of Industrial Management, West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds. 1972

Skills

Purchase and Supply Management
· Reducing costs through negotiation, proactive inventory management, strategic purchasing, and supply initiatives with best practice purchasing.
· Assessing and bench marking potential and existing vendors to reduce costs, improve quality, and heighten customer satisfaction.
· Forward planning using forecasting and budgetary tools to deliver high levels of performance.
· Maximising efficiency by exercising firm inventory control and improving stock turn.
· Integrating all supply chain aspects to eliminate failings, repair breakdowns, and improve customer service.
· Identifying, negotiating, and finalising partnership trading initiatives
· Outsourcing and globally sourcing products and services to achieve the best value for clients.
· Using supply techniques such as Kanban, Kaisan, and JIT effectively.

Operational Management
· Generating ideas and strategies to keep the business ahead of the competition.
· Analysing existing and potential difficulties to develop viable solutions.
· Identifying and introducing new and integrated business systems to improve workflow and efficiency.
· Designing and implementing working practices and procedures with associated training programmes.
· Verifying information accuracy by writing and supervising validation procedures and systems.

Technical
· Purchasing engineering goods and services with a high degree of technical and specialist knowledge.
· Demonstrating special expertise in brass and steel castings/stampings ... zinc and aluminium castings ... rubber/plastic mouldings ... turned and machined parts ... jig and tool purchases ... placement of PCB design and build contracts ... and validation processes for GMP procedures.
· Holding in depth knowledge of MRP and ERP philosophies and systems.
· Operating Microsoft and bespoke business computer systems including MS Word, Excel, and Access ... Sage Enterprise (Tetra CS3) & Sage Line 200 (Tetra CS) ... JBA, MFG-PRO, LEON ... and IBM AS/400.
· Having a thorough understanding of international trade issues such as extended delivery lead times, tariffs, import laws and shipping logistics.

Leadership and Personal attributes
· Building highly motivated teams with strong group morale by adopting a consistent hands-on approach.
· Designing and delivering induction and development activities.
· Delegating responsibilities and expectations accurately and precisely.
· Interviewing, recruiting, and developing multi-disciplined personnel.
· Displaying independence and self-sufficiency and capable of operating with little support.
· Thinking critically and objectively to get to the root of the problem, whilst remaining an enthusiastic and competent decision maker.
· Possessing broad based interests with a wide grasp of business management.
· Assimilating different work cultures and bringing positive benefits quickly.

Languages

Mother tongue

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