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Gaydon, England, United Kingdom

Global Commodity Lead-Electrical Distribution System Commodities - Fuse-boxes, Connectors, Relays and associated hardware-EV Charger Cables and Inlets Cost reduction lead for all EDS activities

Gaydon, England, United Kingdom

Management of team of regional delivery buyers responsible for delivering post sourcing :- User Controls - All Switches, USB- Displays, cluster and Head-Up DisplayManagement of APQP and CapacityCost reduction lead for UCIC

Coventry, United Kingdom

Management of a buying team responsible for all Commercial activities related to Engine Components.Development of Commodity Strategies for Components new to the JLR portfolio.Work with Sales and Marketing and Engineering to ensure Long Term Engine availability from external Supplier to satisfy business demands and cycles.

Terex Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer operating in four business segments: Terex Aerial Work Platforms, Terex Construction, Terex Cranes, and Terex Materials Processing. Terex manufactures a broad range of equipment for use in various industries, including the construction, infrastructure, quarrying, surface mining, shipping, transportation, energy, refining and utility industries.Development and Deployment of Wheel and Tyre Sourcing Strategy for all Terex business units. (30 sites 10 countries)Co-ordination of Tier 4 Engine Sourcing across Various Terex Business Units including price and contract negotiations.Support the various Terex business units in achieving their cost Reduction targets through Price Negoatiation, Supplier Rationalisation, Leverage of Terex total Expenditure and Managing Sourcing Ativities

Key Achievements include:-• Promotion of LCC Activities with Nissan Europe.• Re-Sourcing of 10M€ of current business to India.• Following launch of the same model in Thailand, introduction of 5M€ of Thai business on European vehicle.• Development of LCC Sourcing Plan with 120M€ Turnover

Key Achievements include:-• Leading Renault Nissan Alliance Supplier Panel activity for Sunroof and Window Regulators• Manage Supplier Performance Reviews• Successful achievement of Supplier Contract Negotiation with Leading German Cabriolet Roof Supplier• Achievement of Renault and Nissan Cost Reduction Targets for 2004 and 2005.• Lead Alliance Sourcing of new Back Door Lock with Renault and Nissan Engineering Support• Pilot Sourcing of next generation of Megane Cabriolet System with a new supplier to the Alliance• Management of a team of Renault Buyers including Objectives Setting and Appraisals

Key Achievements include:-• Cost Reductions of 4% For 2002 and 2003• New Model Sourcing to Budget (Nissan Pathfinder and Note)• Development of exit strategy for Suppliers following take-over• Localisation of Metal and Plastics Fasteners from Japan to Europe.• Establishment of ‘Joint’ Renault/Nissan Supplier Panel for pedals.• Recruitment, training and management of 4‘local’ French staff.

Identification and Implementation of Cost Reductionsm within the nissan Supply base by deployment of Lean manufactuirng Techniques such as : Change-Over Reductions, OEE Improvements, Quality Improvements, Material Yield, Manpower Reductions, Kaizen

Establishment and Control of Vendor Tooling Budget for Electrical and Chassis Components.Responsible for Negotiation at Suppliers and Toolmakers to improve Cost and Timing

Bsc, Electrical And Electronic Engineering

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