Leading a team of procurement & quality professionals responsible for direct and indirect categories. Defining strategic direction and managing operational excellence across several manufacturing locations

Sourcing and Supplier Management: Helping companies manage the risks of sourcing in Asia and achieve goals profitably.

Establish Sourcing strategy in Asia, developing brand recognition and improving gross margin (Sourcing, Project Management, Quality, Office Administration).

Set up Asia Purchasing Centre Established Asia purchasing centre strategy, policies and procedures, employed and nurtured local personnel to become Asia global procurement team accepted and trusted by the whole group. Sourced locally, exported globally

Develop Purchasing organisation in China applying group principles & practices with adjustments in consideration of cultural differences to ensure we operate ethically to our maximum strengths

•Developed Global strategic suppliers through joint initiates with sister companies in Europe & US •Managed annual service contracts including outsourcing of canteen facilities, security, gardening & cleaning. •Introduced cost reduction programmes across all aspects of procurement, saving £2m in 1st year •Implemented supplier reduction programmes – reducing supply base by 30% in 2 years•Successfully implemented ISO9000 & ISO14001•Developed internal relations between purchasing, facilities and manufacturing resulting in improved delivery lead times, reduced manufacturing downtime and increased efficiencies.•Raised prominence of purchasing to boardroom level – accepted as a true benefit to the company offering a professional service supported by factual results

£10m spend, responsible for annual cost reduction and supplier management.Youngest person to become Senior Buyer in Rover group.