Patrick James Email & Phone Number

Laverton North

• Responsible for creating, Improving and developing a competitive sourcing and distribution network for flat and coil steel to Toyota Part makers on a Just-in-time basis.• Manage Vendor Purchasing & Distribution Team [ 4 direct employees].• Lead & Support all procurement contracts & negotiations with TMCA and their Vendors.• Set & manage KPI's to ensure the overall achievement of cost reduction targets are met.• Responsible for managing corporate compliance to minimise the corporation's risk exposure.• Preparation of annual sales budgets for Toyota and related suppliers.• Responsible for developing & maintaining purchasing & distribution processes in conjunction with key internal customers & suppliers.• Manage & assess supplier base ability to meet company's requirements for a secure & reliable supply of business services at a competitive cost.• Maintenance of strong relationships with key customers & suppliers.• Maintain solid working relationship on global level with key purchasing personnel to develop new strategies to help achieve the company's goals. Key Achievements• Developed strategic direction for obsolescence management with Vendors supplier base commencing financial year 2015.• Successfully set-up Container Vanning Technology (CVT) operation in Melbourne for safely transporting and discharging large feed coils in Shipping containers.• Identified significant cost down strategy for financial year 2013 - 14 for overall indirect business services ($0.73M].• Established Corporate Compliance process with main stakeholders to improve company practices.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Set up hub for auto parts distribution to Middle East and North African (MENA) markets in Dubai free trade zone.• Assisted Toyota Motor Japan with the development of Toyota Dealer in Tehran.• Supported Denso Singapore with the development and supply of Bus Aircon units to Dubai Transport thru local sales agent.• Set up Japanese Government and UNHCR emergency relief material storage and supply centre in Dubai to support Middle East and Asia disaster regions.• Created Auto part supply centre in Dubai for South African region for emergency light vehicle part supply.• Worked with the Alpine Electronics rep to set up and develop OE and aftermarket dealership network in the Middle East and North African region Key Outcomes.• Successfully set-up release of urgent landing permit sanctions with Sharjah Airport Authorities for Japanese jets to access relief materials in case of disaster.• Doubled warehouse capacity with the introduction of Daihatsu and Toyota genuine parts to the MENA markets.