David Boyes Email & Phone Number

Sheffield, Gb

Sheffield, Gb

Derbyshire, Uk

Leading a team in finding convenient solutions to help our customers gain access to Lubrizol Technology in fluids, part packs and dilutions. Providing that next incremental step by removing our customers pain points. In this business we supported all core additive applications / end uses.I installed product tiering, product life cycle concepts, 80/20 product line vitality management and a full relaunch with face lift and improved outside-in marketing collateral with focussed value… Show more Leading a team in finding convenient solutions to help our customers gain access to Lubrizol Technology in fluids, part packs and dilutions. Providing that next incremental step by removing our customers pain points. In this business we supported all core additive applications / end uses.I installed product tiering, product life cycle concepts, 80/20 product line vitality management and a full relaunch with face lift and improved outside-in marketing collateral with focussed value propositions. I implemented the concept of market lead dynamic pricing to increase our success in the many regions we operate.Achievements include launching and running a turnkey fluid supply project in Asia supporting one of our key customers to test a dormant brand in the market. My responsibilities were product selection, supply, cost management and consulting on appropriate pricing. Show less

In this role I changed the business foundational approach from selling ‘capacity’ and custom products to anyone who asked to one of delivering services that helped our customer access additive technology through the convenience of fluids, part packs and dilutions seeking scale and solutions that appealed to a broad customer base.

As product manager I took ownership of a product range of viscosity modifiers that are used in industrial and driveline applications. A key accomplishment in this role was the integration of a purchased product line from a supplier/partner. The project included customer identification and on boarding as well as working on projects to broaden the products approvals and application knowledge

I had responsibility for all European raw materials spend and third party manufacturing (externalised production). I lead a team based across Northern Europe and spent approx one week per month in Northern France. In this role I initiated discussions with a significant supplier for the licensing of their technology that was later installed in North America. I was the base oil buyer and had to source, approve and negotiate supply contracts to secure marine bulk shipment of… Show more I had responsibility for all European raw materials spend and third party manufacturing (externalised production). I lead a team based across Northern Europe and spent approx one week per month in Northern France. In this role I initiated discussions with a significant supplier for the licensing of their technology that was later installed in North America. I was the base oil buyer and had to source, approve and negotiate supply contracts to secure marine bulk shipment of oil.With total spend responsibility for over half a billion USD.In many ways this was my dream job! Show less

As raw materials buyer i managed a significant portfolio of products that included a portfolio of fuel additive components and raw materials with the extended responsibility for the externalised production of finished products including simple blending to multi stage chemical reactions. In this role i was also responsible for sales to the 3rd Party manufacturers and to Co-Producers.