I am a versatile, strategic thinking, results driven leader in Purchasing and Supply with a reputation for delivering significant change and business improvement. I have exceptional experience of enhancing supply chain performance, capital projects and new product introduction. I won the CIPS Award for Excellence in Supply Chain Management in 2000 for a successful supply chain development project. I am an excellent communicator with a proven record of developing successful teams and negotiating at the most senior levels with suppliers and internal stakeholders. I have overseen the achievement of superior supplier performance, with appropriate use of lean and agile techniques, to create competitive advantage across various industry sectors, notably construction, aerospace, electronics, defence and petrochemicals.