Linda Patching Mba Email & Phone Number

Southbank, Victoria, Au

Cadia Valley Operations (CVO) is one of Australia’s largest gold mining operations and is 100 per cent owned by Newcrest. It is located approximately 25 kilometres from the city of Orange in central west New South Wales and is 250 kilometres west of Sydney. CVO comprises three underground mines and is on the precipice of its 50 year LOM.

Contributing to a large Procurement team within the CAPEX division. Talents include juggling multiple projects and their spend and execution with site Project Managers (ranging from $1.5M to the $120M). Managing and advising tricky stakeholders and high-end suppliers to achieve challenging savings and other kpi’s, requiring the highest level of negotiation and influencing skills. 2IC to Category Manager of CAPEX team (5 reports), mentoring newcomers/juniors. Uncovering unknown savings opportunities through active supplier relationship management. Representing Newcrest Mining at Melbourne Mining Club and other Mining conferences and professional association gatherings. Main Procurement contact for Cadia mine site – Capex project allocation within team.

Christchurch, Nz

Reporting directly into Australian Commercial.Dynamic category management of all the companies indirect spend and suppliers. Creation of trans-tasman communications of new travel policy, process, contracts, efficiency initiatives and employee benefits. Mentoring to procurement team members. Taking segments to market, preparing tender docs, and providing project tender feedback. Average 15% savings off baseline YOY over 3 years. Total category values $200M+.

Christchurch, Nz

Christchurch, Nz

This role was held in conjunction with my Procurement role.

Christchurch, Nz

Incorporating Qld into the role, in particular Brisbane office leases and property management of numerous sites.

Christchurch, Nz

Responsible for partnering with allocated region/regions to support and lead the execution of procurement activities within those regions such as tendering, contracting, negotiations, issue resolution and supporting the business with appropriate and effective use of buying channels etc.The Southern Region consists of Vic & Tas, and report through to the Procurement Function while maintaining a “business partner” relationship with their allocated business areas and regions to effectively execute against the procurement policies, strategies and objectives of the overall business.

North Ryde, New South Wales, Au

North Ryde, New South Wales, Au

Role: Manage Consultant & Procurement Agreements, Logistics & Hire Agreements for over $65M+ worth of southern region spend, and manage adherence to performance KPI’s and compliance by regular audit and review (over 650 contractors) and ensure Boral’s risk is minimisedKey responsibilities:• Negotiate rates and contract renewals and maintain data within national register; communicate rates and terms• Strategically engage Boral businesses to ensure compliance to preferred sourcing panel • Manage and escalate opportunities for increased panel utilisation within Southern Region, and opportunities for alliance for Boral • Manage and drive compliance of preferred panel utilisation, vendor reductions and continuous improvement within procurement• Monitor preferred panel non-compliance to determine costs, reasons and solutions associated with expenditure leakage and report• Liaise with National Managers, Regional General Managers, Asset Managers, Site Managers and Maintenance managers to ensure contractor compliance to OHS, contracts and policies are adhered to, manage issues should they arise• 2012 manage Southern Region transition to national Facilities Management project • Manage and approve addition of all new vendors or suppliers for Southern Region• Manage and train staff members - Contractor Management Compliance Officer, and Purchasing Hub staff who administer the Regional Contractor Authority to Work (CAW) program unique within Boral AustraliaKey achievements:• Rollout of regional (SA/VIC/TAS) national procurement workstreams to reduce contractor spend (goal 6M); majorly responsible for workstream 1 to review all site processes in view of cost savings (goal $6M)• Rollout South Australian transition of Contracts and Contractor management to Vic/Tas process stream

North Ryde, New South Wales, Au

Sydney, New South Wales, Au

Attract new and maintain existing Tier 1 and 2 clients, end to end supply of Sales & Marketing professionals to FMCG and other industries. Average billing $35K.

Sales & Marketing: Membership recruitment, event and networking co-ordination for business events, develop strategic new business marketing plans in accordance with budget, redevelop brand identity and positioning to build awareness, exploit new business opportunities and increase turnover. Identify key advertising, sponsorship and community fundraising event opportunities and PR plans. Developing business opportunities and carrying out multiple company representation, undertaking market and spend analyses, spend and OHS reviews for best practice.Clients provided service for Department of Defence contracts, source, supply and manage contract staff for company contracts eg Boeing, Hawker deHavilland, Holden, Tenix, with labels such as Stubbies, Pacific Brands, Berlie, Amco, Candy, Bonds, Love Kylie, Lightening Bolt, King Gee, Slazenger, Penguin and more. Provide international and professional support

Hope Island, Queensland, Au

Sanctuary Cove - gated residential community, with village, marina, first class Greg Norman golf courses, tennis and swim centres, lawn bowls & gymnasium facilities. Host of world known International Boat Show, Grand Hyatt Hotel.

Commenced in HR admin and progressed through OHS & Environmental Admin, Training Officer. Excellent grounding for the remainder of career. ALCOA Point Henry had over 1700 employees.

Master Of Business Administration

Graduate Diploma, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Certificate, Accounting And Business/Management