Michael Elder Email & Phone Number

Darra, Queensland, Australia

• Utilization of CHEOPS Construction Management Software. CHEOPS is designed to provide effective control over budget, committed, incurred and actual costs in the areas of sub-contractors, materials, labour, plant and equipment• Sourcing of equipment, materials, supplies and services to obtain best possible price, taking into consideration availability, supplier availability and quality of finished product• Control price and quality of goods/services procured and ensure timely delivery of the goods/services• Liaise with local and operational staff to develop an understanding of business requirements and timely procurement requirements, and establish and maintain effective relationships• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships through research, regular communications and reviews of their services• Transnational management of requisitions, purchase orders, and tax invoices in accordance with procurement procedures and Watpac’s purchasing policy• Investigate outstanding purchase orders, supplier enquirers, accounts payable enquirers, prepare associated reports and where necessary, initiate corrective action• Analyse and evaluate vendor contracts, pricing, cost structures and market trends• Support and conduct vendor evaluations and selection process, relative to cost and compliancy to company standards, including sustainability• Assist with the implementation and management of procurement contracts and agreements• Provide advice and training to customers, staff and managers regarding Watpac’s purchasing policy, procurement and supply management procedures and systems• Contribute to the maintenance and continual improvement of procurement processes• Proactively drive company safety policies, practices and procedures in compliance with OH&S legislative requirements to provide a safe workplace at all times

•Manage an inventory of circa $7 million nationally – purchasing $40 million per year•Excess inventory utilisation and movement. Assisted the Purchasing and Logistics Manager to reduce excess inventory value from $4.6m to $3.2m•Pivotal influence and role in reducing total inventory from $12.6 million to $7 million•Management of daily workflow and checklists for all team members•Utilisation of Astea program for all purchasing and logistics tasks and operations (this software is a purpose built program for CSG Limited and is comparable to SAP)•Drive team members to achieve department goals and key performance targets•Provide training to all team members, including the implementation of a cross-training program•Coaching team in communication, time management, priority setting and professionalism•Guide team to work cohesively with other departments to ensure interdepartmental efficiency•Performance management of team members as required•Evolution, stabilisation and management of all purchasing and logistics processes•Successfully manage the Darwin Office to Head Office purchasing transition project•Vendor confirmations management and reporting•Improved supplier support and communications to ensure positive outcomes for CSG and customers•Improved efficiency within the stock take process including the reporting process•Manage the movement of excess stock between sites to reduce unnecessary purchases. Current savings for 2012 $38,230.40 (as at June 2012)•Rationalisation of multiple vendors via tender process for technician tool requirements and office supplies across all sites Australia-wide•Purchasing and logistics reporting to management•Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers. Always confident, clear and concise in the information being delivered, while displaying active listening skills.•Clear understanding of the supply chain process from Vendor, warehouse and to customer•Email management and electronic filing