Project Procurement Specialist for TechnipFMC Umbilicals; involving sourcing, costing, PO placement and monitoring production and fabrication through to successful completion. Fabrications cover subsea and topside hardware for static and dynamic umbilical terminations; these include PIHO and STI assemblies, vertebrae, SUTA, bend restrictors and bend stiffeners along with spares packages and associated test hardware.Expediting major project hardware procurement in conjunction with global category managers and utilising qualified suppliers across the UK and Europe.Completed projects include Prelude, Hasbah, Egina, Greater Enfield, ODA, Bahr Essalam, Phong Lan Dai, West Hub MPPOngoing projects: Njord, Snorre, Fenja, KGD6 with clients including Equinor (Statoil), Mobil, Kangean Energy, Murphy Rotan & Saudi AramcoSpend in excess of £10million per annum whilst meeting ongoing costs saving targets and improving supplier delivery performance.

Chairman of local residents association; the TGA aims to maintain the local history of the area bordering the south side of the River Tyne where it joins the sea.

Group Supply Chain Manager for Hire Torque Ltd GroupHTL Group oversees the activity of it's companies and divisions, namely;-Hire Torque Ltd HTL Hydrapress Systems LtdHTL Benelux bvHTL Training ServicesHTL WorldwideHTL Asia PacificA network of extremely dynamic, innovative and flexible companies predominantly involved in the sale, rental, service and training of controlled bolting and high pressure hydraulic engineered solutions to the oil and gas sector, power generation, petrochemical and related industries.Driven by a “can do” culture where the customer is integral to everything we do.

Project management - Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers: Currently involved with complex project management for engineering systems being fabricated and installed for BAE Systems onboard two new aircraft carriers for the Royal Navy. This has involved significant supply chain process documentation, contract negotiation and management of assets, materials and variations to the programme.Supply chain management: Close liaison with production department on key engineering projects for offshore clients in oil and gas sector; this resulted in projects being delivered on time and to budget. Safe systems of work: Full integration of safety management systems into the supply chain. Designed and produced full written procedures towards obtaining OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 accreditation and enhance ISO9001:2008 accreditation. Implemented and maintained supporting Health & Safety, Environment and business ethics policies at HB Hydraulics and statement of intent as H&S Manager. Oversaw training and information flows, ensured adherence to HSAW Act (1974), and maintained fully integrated SHEQ system coupled directly into the supply chain processes.Risk management: Risks and potential problems are identified, highlighted and subsequently managed to ensure delivery on time, to budget and as required by the client.Strategy development: New methodology to enhance the procurement, warehousing and accountability of large quantities of materials, fittings and hydraulic components for use on major projects with BAE Systems, IHC Engineering Business Ltd, A&P Group and the MoD.

Management of full supply chain activities including purchasing, delivery, SHEQ, receipts, invoices, quality assurance and storage of materials. Asset management with supporting computer records and all associated documents.Focus on project Quality Assurance (QA) and made certain that all supplied products were fit for purpose with full traceability and available for full audit purposes.Implementation of enhanced procurement and production processes, and production documentation to enhance overall performance of the company.Production of all reports and KPI data to key contractors as required, addressing and rectifying any shortfalls or areas of concern to ensure ongoing success.Completion of internal and external audits regarding production, material stockholding and movement, welding certification and engineering quality control.Refinement and balancing of stockholding areas and layout to minimise wastage and redundant stocks.Actively developed a positive SHEQ business culture.