Laura Spikula, Scmp Email & Phone Number

Hobart, TAS, AU

Tasmania, Australia

• Designed and implemented transformational end-to-end restructure of the Supply Chain group, including re-design of the operating model.
• Accountable for optimisation of Supply Chain function to realise $50m+ benefits through the Transformation lifespan, ensuring alignment with the organisational value chain.
• Procurement and Contract Lifecycle Management on annual spend of $250m+.
• Leadership of the Commercial, Procurement, Purchasing, Materials Management (Inventory, Warehousing, Logistics), Performance (CI Projects, Systems, ESG, Dashboarding), Strategic Projects Procurement, Fleet, and.

• Planned and executed the consolidation of Supply Chain functions throughout the organisation to achieve a central point of strategy and accountability.
• Transformed the sophistication and strategic presence of Procurement against the broader organisational portfolio, resulting in efficient and effective workflows achieving superior results against both financial and.
• Managed and developed end-to-end functional departments, including Procurement, Contracts, Inventory, Fleet, and Facilities Management.
• Responsible for the preparation, evaluation, negotiation, and execution of all business-critical high capital procurement initiatives.

Tasmania, Australia

• Managed the Procurement to Contract lifecycle for all Infrastructure Investment Program projects, ensuring compliance with Commonwealth and State Notes of Administration ($100m+/Tranche).
• Led the IIP Contracts & Procurement team, leveraging synergies with general Procurement team and extending services to other internal customers.
• Provided strategic procurement advice to executive leadership, educated stakeholders on and upheld stringent probity practices, and continually assessed supplier requirements for improvement opportunities.
• Maintained strict procurement and probity obligations in accordance with the Treasurer’s Instructions.
• Drafted, negotiated, and executed amended Australian Standard contracts to deliver commercially advantageous and appropriately risk balanced outcomes.

Launceston, Australia

• Directed the regional project management team, while developing the skill set of remote project support teams through mentorship.
• Managed multiple concurrent capital infrastructure projects in highly sensitive environments, with both political and social implications, and high-risk safety implications.
• Active member of the Procurement Review Committee, evaluating contractual integrity through pre-procurement phase, tender award legitimacy, and through post-procurement analysis.
• Developed specifications with Engineers and consultants, drafted contractual document packages (RFQs and RFTs), evaluated submissions against weighted criteria, and proactively managed awarded contracts on-site.
• Managed the performance of contractors, subcontractors, and internal labour resources throughout delivery and across unexpected variations associated with latent conditions.
• Continuously leveraged positive relationships across statewide offices to facilitate complex goals, uniting project teams to function at highly effective and efficient levels.

Edmonton, Canada Area

• Responsible for strategic management of national raw material and finished inventory.o Reduced carrying inventory from $13M to $10M through establishment of core product, stock vs non-­‐stock determinations, and.
• Analysed fulfillment rates across all branch locations, resulting in targeted regional allocations. Outcomes included reduced freight expenses, reduced lead time, and higher customer satisfaction.
• Executed strategic procurement activities in relation to both ongoing replenishment and specialised project requirements. Planned purchase orders ranging in value of $50K-­‐$500K with 1-­‐6 month horizons.
• Managed the Inventory Control team: increasing engagement, raising profile and reputation for excellence, and overseeing professional development.
• Actively reduced slow moving and obsolete inventory from $700K to $300K over 6 months through multiple initiatives including material repurposing, sales campaigns, vendor returns, and selective disposals.
• Created a make/buy strategy, complete with process flow and automated calculation for 40,000+ items.

Edmonton, Canada Area

• Highlight - Negotiated and operationalised $1B 10-Year service deal with major O&G partners.
• Developed and deployed an organisational project management strategy, including governing documentation and process mapping. Facilitated ongoing training sessions for leadership team.
• Created Business Cases, with exhaustive research and resulting recommendations, to support critical decision making on viable projects, primary vendors, and synergy opportunities.
• Procured capital assets, consumable materials, contractor services, technical hardware, and SaaS.
• Managed multiple simultaneous projects covering operations, construction, supply chain, marketing and IT.
• Inception to product/project turnover scheduling, execution, and post-­‐implementation support.

Edmonton, Canada Area

Winnipeg, Canada Area

Winnipeg, Canada Area

Bachelor Of Commerce (B.Com.), Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management & Human Resources Management

Project Management Certificate, Project Management

Supply Chain Management Professional (Scmp), Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management, 90.49

From the SCMA National-- The SCMP accreditation is Canada’s most sought-after and widely-held designation in supply chain management. The.

High School Diploma