CURRICULUM VITAE

PROFILE:

A highly motivated, ambitious individual with over 9 years experience in various aspects of Procurement, Supply Chain Management and Contract Management of Multi-Million Pound National and International Contracts within the Shipbuilding/Manufacturing and Engineering sector.

Working directly with Procurement Manager, as Deputy Procurement Manager and working closely with Senior Management and Managing Director on a daily basis to ensure the on Time Procurement and Delivery of Equipment and Documentation to meet our Strict Programme Requirements.

I am also heavily involved in raising the profile of Procurement within the organisation and applying Modern Procurement to a Company with a Traditional Background.

With the ability to work on my own initiative and also as part of a team, I have the ability to motivate, interact and encourage others. Assisting the Procurement Manager to lead a team of 9 people I possess excellent Management, Communication and Negotiating skills.

Working with Multi-Disciplined Engineers, Project Managers, Clients and Sub Contractors, Equipment Suppliers and Vendors. Prioritising workload and meeting deadlines are part of my daily duties. I enjoy a challenge and am committed to meeting all planned objectives.

I possess excellent organisational skills and am committed to continuous improvement both professionally and personally.

I also have an excellent time keeping/attendance record along with a highly positive attitude.

WORK HISTORY:

August 2004 - Present VWS WESTGARTH Limited (Formerly Part of Weir Group).

FPSO Golfinho 2, FPSO Capixaba & Greater Plutonio.

Position Held: Principal Buyer / Deputy to the Procurement Manager.

Procurement Lead for the FPSO Golfinho II Project - Sulphate Removal Package for an FPSO Vessel to Saipem, to be located offshore Brazil, One year EPC Contract with Procurement Spend $12M

Procurement Lead for the FPSO Capixaba Project - Sulphate Removal Package for an FPSO Vessel to the IHC Gusto and SBM partnership, to be located offshore Brazil. One year EPC contract with Procurement spend of $7M

Procurement Lead for the Greater Plutonio Project - Sulphate Removal Package for an FPSO Vessel to BP, to be located offshore Angola. One year EPC contract with Procurement spend of £12M and;

In my role as Principal Buyer I am responsible for the Preparation of Tenders through to Purchase Order Placement and the on time Delivery of all equipment/Packages for each of the above projects.

This includes Supplier screening and Supplier Management, preparing and issuing enquiries, quotation analysis, Negotiation, bid summary, Vendor and Client meetings - bid clarification and chairing kick-off meetings.

I am also responsible for attending Senior Management Meetings & overseeing the day to day running of the Procurement Department in the Procurement Managers absence.

May 2004 - July 2004 BAE SYSTEMS NAVAL SHIPS

Type 45 Destroyer Contract

Position Held: Senior Buyer/Subcontract Manager Scotstoun/Govan Site - High Value Multi Million Pound Spend.

In my role as Senior Buyer/Sub-Contract Manager my responsibilities included the on time Procurement and Contract Management of various Multi Million Pound Equipment packages, for 6 Royal Navy, Type 45 Destroyers. My duties included Creation of Invitation to Tender, Contractual Documentation & Commercial Negotiation of the Contract, Setting milestones and project planning through to delivery. Whilst following the Office of Fair Trading Procedure and ensuring fair award of contract at all times.

December 2002 - May 2004 BAE SYSTEMS MARINE Limited, Glasgow.

Type 45 Destroyer Contract

Position Held: Senior Buyer, Auxiliary Section - High Value Multi Million Pound Spend.

My role as Senior Buyer at BAE SYSTEMS MARINE Limited was split into two parts. Firstly reporting to the Auxiliary Team Leader my responsibilities include:

➢ Sub-Contract Management duties.

➢ Achieve on-time delivery of equipment's, documentation & services, as agreed in the Contract & within budget requirements.

➢ Achieve agreed performance targets.

➢ Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers.

➢ Work closely and communicate effectively with internal functions.

➢ Chair monthly progress report meetings, with suppliers and internal functions for each of the contracts I am responsible for.

➢ Lead buyer at Scotstoun site for setting up and implementing the e-Auction initiative within procurement. I am also responsible for training all procurement personnel and suppliers on using the e-Auction tool.

➢ Form part of the Type 45 Programme Director's Supply Chain Team and effectively contribute to the overall programme success.

➢ Evaluate and prepare case for claims.

Secondly, as part of the Supply Chain Marine Integrated Business System Team (MIBS), my responsibilities include:

➢ Co-ordinating the order programme for the Type 45 Pilot Build, for Scotstoun, Govan and Barrow sites, and reporting progress to the Type 45 Supply Chain Director & Programme and Build Manager on a daily basis.

➢ Monitoring on time delivery for Scotstoun, Govan and Barrow Sites, and reporting progress to the Type 45 Supply Chain Director on a daily basis.

➢ Co-ordinating and chairing weekly meetings with team leaders from each of the 3 Marine Sites.

➢ Working closely with internal functions to ensure data and information on the new business system is cleansed and sufficient for ordering purposes.

➢ Attending weekly meetings chaired by the Programme Manager as supply chain representative.

➢ Work closely with the MIBS team to implement the Business System on Type 45 and to ensure that supply chain's requirements are taken into consideration prior to implementation.

August 1999 - December 2002 BAE SYSTEMS MARINE LIMITED, Glasgow

Type 23 Frigate & Brunei Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV)

Position Held: Buyer.

In my role as Buyer at BAE SYSTEMS MARINE Limited I was involved in various roles within the Procurement Department.

I have worked in the Hull Section, Electrical Equipment Section, Electrical Weapons Section and Engineering Section, giving me an excellent range of experience and the opportunity to be flexible and apply my skills to each of the 3 areas.

Reporting to the Sub-Contract Manager my responsibilities included:

➢ Selection of Sub-Contractors.

➢ Issue of Invitations to Tender.

➢ Evaluation of tenders.

➢ Negotiation & order placement.

➢ Sub-Contract Management duties.

➢ Achieve within the budget requirements, the on time ordering & delivery of equipment's, documentation & services, to exceed the expectation of all our customers, internal and external, involved in all our current programmes.

➢ Responsible for the procurement of goods as delegated to me by the Sub-Contract Manager.

➢ Achieve agreed performance targets.

➢ Effectively manage Contracts after contract award.

➢ Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers.

➢ Work closely and communicate effectively with internal functions.

➢ Effectively manage a Contract for ancillary support equipment (ASE) for which I am solely responsible for.

➢ Prepare weekly reports for the Sub-Contract Manager.

➢ Prepare monthly post contract award reports for the Sub-Contract Manager.

➢ Prepare & report savings to the Procurement Manager as required.

➢ Coach Trainee Buyers within the department.

➢ Procurement 'Whole Ship Safety Committee' representative for Brunei OPV Contract, responsible for monitoring & managing suppliers product safety effectively through to eventual disposal of our Products.

➢ Lead buyer at Scotstoun site for setting up and implementing the e-Auction initiative within procurement. I am also responsible for training all Procurement Personnel and Suppliers.

➢ Form part of the Brunei Programme Director's Procurement Team and effectively contribute to the overall programme success.

February 1998 - August 1999 BAE SYSTEMS MARINE LIMITED, Glasgow

Type 23 Frigate & Brunei Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV)

Position Held: Trainee Buyer, Hull Section.

Reporting to the Sub-Contract Manager my responsibilities included:

➢ Selection of Sub-Contractors.

➢ Issue of invitations to tender.

➢ Evaluation of tenders.

➢ Negotiation & order placement.

➢ Sub-Contract Management duties.

➢ Form part of the Procurement Manager's team and effectively contribute to the overall programme success.

➢ Achieve within the budget requirements, the on time ordering & delivery of equipment's, documentation & services, to exceed the expectation of all our customers, internal and external, involved in all our current programmes.

March 1997 - February 1998, BAE SYSTEMS MARINE LIMITED, Glasgow

Position Held: Administration, Procurement.

Reporting to the sub-contract manager my responsibilities included:

➢ Set up and maintain departmental filing system for all Contracts.

➢ Conduct all secretarial tasks requested by the Procurement Department and Manager.

➢ Carry out all administration tasks given.

➢ Carry out general office duties.

EDUCATION:

September 2000 - PresentCentral College of Commerce, Glasgow

Currently a Professional Student Member of 'The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply' (CIPS), studying toward the professional stage of the Graduate Diploma.

August 1997 - November 2000 Clydebank College, Clydebank

Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business Administration.

March 1997 - November 1999 Engineering and Marine Training Awards (EMTA)

National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in Administration.

January 1996 - June 1996 Anniesland College, Glasgow

National Certificate (NC) in Information Technology.

May 1993 - Present (Ongoing)Scottish Vocational Education Council (SCOTVEC)

28 Modules in Various subjects at both National Certificate (NC) and Higher National Certificate (HNC) Level.

August 1990 - January 1996St Columbas' High School, Clydebank

Scottish Certificate of Education (SCE)

8 Standard Grades.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Courses attended:

Legal Aspects of Purchasing Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply.

Development of the Buyer - Part 1 Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply.

Development of the Buyer - Part 2 Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply.

Practical Negotiation Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply.

Profit, Price & Cost Analysis Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply.

Collaborative Negotiation Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply.

Project Management Smallpeice Enterprises Limited.

QMS International Auditor QCS International

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP:

Student Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply.