Michael Scott Email & Phone Number

Bundall, Qld, Au

Melbourne, Victoria, Au

Set up Indirect Procurement function as a newly created role within the business to support acquisitionsCreated synergies and sourcing projects to deliver cost savings across 4 business divisions circa $10MMStrategically manage a large property portfolio of circa 180 leases implementing an end-to-end process to deliver rent savings, improved lease terms, robust approval process and exit plansIdentified and created innovative sourcing strategies across complex categories to deliver savings and eliminate inefficienciesCreate single facilities supply categories across the Group for consolidation, compliance, and best practices generating significant savings.

Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Au

Lead a team of 5 to provide end-to-end strategic procurement category management advisory services encompassing the entire procurement life cycle for procurement categories.Formulate and develop category management plans using best practice category management tools in partnership with key business stakeholders to support and influence best practice category and commercial outcomes.Provide strategic advice to the business as a result of the outcomes of a robust and thorough category management plan.Develop and maximize ongoing relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.Establish and execute best practice supplier management processes and systems.

New York, New York, Us

Manage raw material purchasing for all South Pacific manufacturing sites, including PNG and Fiji.Manage supplier contracts and supply agreements. Oversee the Planning Manager and Materials Coordinator roles in the South Pacific manufacturing plants. Responsible for resolving all supply related issues. Responsible for budget forecasting and annual spend reports. Business cost reductionNegotiate the cost of capital equipmentBusiness simplification, reduction, and consolidation of supplier baseRepresent South Pacific on global teams covering MRO, Telecommunications, Capital spend and Facilities ManagementEngage with senior management, stakeholders & finance advising of markets trends for project support & budgeting purposes