Guy Edwards Email & Phone Number

National Shipbuilding Project, Halifax, CanadaVarious responsibilities:- Contract Management- Risk Management- Client Management/3rd Party Management- Ministerial Briefings

Oversee the commercial contract management needs of the organization. Specifically to ensure that business and commercial arrangements are entered into to maximize the commercial benefit to the company and in accordance with applicable law.1. Perform contract reviews;2. Ensure that all Contracts entered into by the Company are subject to acceptable conditions;3. Participate in or lead negotiations with key clients, suppliers and third parties on acceptable terms and conditions… Show more Oversee the commercial contract management needs of the organization. Specifically to ensure that business and commercial arrangements are entered into to maximize the commercial benefit to the company and in accordance with applicable law.1. Perform contract reviews;2. Ensure that all Contracts entered into by the Company are subject to acceptable conditions;3. Participate in or lead negotiations with key clients, suppliers and third parties on acceptable terms and conditions during bid/award and project execution phases;4. Act as the primary formal interface with customers/subcontractors during the execution of contracts;5. Ensure that the commercial and contractual aspects of proposals, redrafted and submitted accordingly;6. Proactive analysis to identify profit-enhancing opportunities with customers;7. Identify, problem solve and manage contractual risk;8. Interface with legal counsel when necessary;9. Working closely with the Finance Department, manage the interface with customers to maximize profit and cash collection opportunities;10. Provide template agreements to assist in the speedy generation of contractual frameworks;11. Manage import and export compliance including logistics and permits required for shipments of product and data;12. Building effective internal working relationships with senior management, engineering, program management and other functions;13. Act as the Company Designated Official and ensure Company compliance with ITARs and CCG regulations;14. Maintain commercial inputs into the document management systems. Show less

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Evaluating procurement options, sourcing, selecting and evaluating suppliers.Investigating and instigating National Programs with strategic vendors for core products and services.Implementing Policy and Guidance.Reviewing procurement process for efficiencies and instigation of appropriate controls.

Dartmouth Nova Scotia Canada

• Procurement of miscellaneous products and services to support global operational vessel fleet.• Evaluating procurement options, sourcing, selecting and evaluating suppliers. • Staff Management (3 personnel direct; >50 personnel indirect). Major Achievements: Instigated revised Procurement Procedures to accord with US publicly traded parent company Sarbanes Oxley requirements and ensure compatibility with existing ERP system.

Halifax, Canada Area

Procurement of medical devices, products etc and services for the sites.Management of a team of 20 procurement personnel.

Procurement of spares in support of all aircraft program maintenance.Procurement of infrastructure services.Contract Management of existing Repair and Overhaul contracts. Procurement of spares in support of program maintenance.Monitoring material availability.Evaluating procurement options, sourcing, selecting and evaluating potential suppliers. Staff Management (25 personnel).

Contract Management of existing Repair and Overhaul contracts. Procurement of spares in support of program maintenance.Monitoring material availability.Evaluating procurement options, sourcing, selecting and evaluating potential suppliers. Staff Management (3-6 personnel).

Evaluating procurement options, sourcing, selecting and evaluating potential suppliers, preparing Invitations to Tender including contributing to technical specifications. Arranging bidders' conferences, conducting tender clarification and engaging in assessment of offers.Awarding and preparing (drafting) contracts after negotiation.Contract Management of existing contracts (including e.g. negotiating amendments and claims settlement).Developing rules, policies and strategies… Show more Evaluating procurement options, sourcing, selecting and evaluating potential suppliers, preparing Invitations to Tender including contributing to technical specifications. Arranging bidders' conferences, conducting tender clarification and engaging in assessment of offers.Awarding and preparing (drafting) contracts after negotiation.Contract Management of existing contracts (including e.g. negotiating amendments and claims settlement).Developing rules, policies and strategies for CERN general procurement purposes.Staff Management (5 personnel). Show less

Responsibilities similar to those discharged above but for Capex requirements.Major Achievements at CERN: Placement and management of various site service and Capex contracts supporting CERN's Large Hadron Collider project, demonstrating in addition to commercial skills, ability to communicate, work as a team-player on cross-disciplinary projects whilst handling multiple assignments in a time-constrained environment.

Responsibilities similar to those described above and in addition more specifically:Providing commercial/contractual support to the Royal Navy Outsourcing Programme i.e. assisting clients to select, price and administer contracts.As a member of Scoping/Feasibility Teams, determining the scope of activities to be subjected to market forces, determining the extent of private sector interest and advising on contractual strategies to be adopted. Appointing and managing external… Show more Responsibilities similar to those described above and in addition more specifically:Providing commercial/contractual support to the Royal Navy Outsourcing Programme i.e. assisting clients to select, price and administer contracts.As a member of Scoping/Feasibility Teams, determining the scope of activities to be subjected to market forces, determining the extent of private sector interest and advising on contractual strategies to be adopted. Appointing and managing external consultants in support of projects.Head Office mentor to Local Purchase Order cells in satellite depots spread throughout the UK.Staff Management (5 personnel)Major Achievement: Placement of £85M Public Private Partnering (PPP) Marine Support to Ranges and Aircrew Training contract (private sector capital funding of marine assets and provision of service), demonstrating strong leadership skills, persistence and due diligence in a ground-breaking project given the infancy of PPP at the time.Procurement, Logistics and Finance Officer, Director General Maritime Department National Defence (DND Show less

Providing contractual, financial, and logistics support to Canadian Naval (CN) ship refits (3/4 per year) in commercial dockyards and in-house Fleet Maintenance Facilities.Managing a budget of >Cdn$500m p.a. including preparing, presenting and defending forecasts to Management.Contract management of In Service Support Contracts (ISSC) for minor vessel fleets and of the Naval Evaluation and Test Establishment (NETE), Montreal participating in the relet of this contract worth Cdn$100m… Show more Providing contractual, financial, and logistics support to Canadian Naval (CN) ship refits (3/4 per year) in commercial dockyards and in-house Fleet Maintenance Facilities.Managing a budget of >Cdn$500m p.a. including preparing, presenting and defending forecasts to Management.Contract management of In Service Support Contracts (ISSC) for minor vessel fleets and of the Naval Evaluation and Test Establishment (NETE), Montreal participating in the relet of this contract worth Cdn$100m p.a.Placing of Technical Investigation and Engineering Services (TIES) contracts (outsourced engineering services). Liaison between DND and Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) reference refit contracting procurement and policy matters. Staff Management (10: military and civilian). Show less

Responsibilities similar to those discharged between August 2000 and November 2001 but at a less senior level.

Auditing use of vehicle fleets at Royal Naval Establishments to ensure user observation of regulations.Making replacement/rationalisation recommendations to users including advice on Life Cycle Costs implications. Acting as Total Quality Manager (TQM) Facilitator.Major achievement: Developed and supervised audit practices, securing savings for users of *10m p.a. demonstrating strong leadership and analytical skills but additionally tact/diplomacy with resoluteness when challenging… Show more Auditing use of vehicle fleets at Royal Naval Establishments to ensure user observation of regulations.Making replacement/rationalisation recommendations to users including advice on Life Cycle Costs implications. Acting as Total Quality Manager (TQM) Facilitator.Major achievement: Developed and supervised audit practices, securing savings for users of *10m p.a. demonstrating strong leadership and analytical skills but additionally tact/diplomacy with resoluteness when challenging users' practice. Show less

Managing inventory of commodities for internal depot processing (value >*500M). Scheduling distribution of commodities to disparate customers within the UK. Implementing standardisation of commodities in line with rationalisation initiatives. Responsible for Local Purchase (small value) Order section.Administering depot IT inventory database. Managing training programme for depot (400+) personnel.Responding as depot emergency on-call officer to silent hour emergencies… Show more Managing inventory of commodities for internal depot processing (value >*500M). Scheduling distribution of commodities to disparate customers within the UK. Implementing standardisation of commodities in line with rationalisation initiatives. Responsible for Local Purchase (small value) Order section.Administering depot IT inventory database. Managing training programme for depot (400+) personnel.Responding as depot emergency on-call officer to silent hour emergencies i.e. emergency issue of commodities and supervision of emergency services responding to industrial accidents or fire incidents.Staff Management (14 civilian personnel).Major achievement: Conception and implementation of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) for in-house refurbishment of commodities previously undertaken in the private sector, demonstrating strong leadership, a keen awareness of optimizing the supply chain and an ability to manage change (win hearts and minds). Show less

Masters, Procurement

Plog, Logistics And Supply

Mcips, Purchasing & Supply

Vehicle Fleet Management

Llb, Law

Education record

Education record