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Bulga Open Cut

Sourcing, tendering, negotiations and contract development. Business cost analytics.

Newcastle, Australia

Newcastle, Australia

Development & overseeing tender processes. Supplier negotiation and cost reduction. Utilising PULSE Mining systems functionality.

ACHIEVEMENTSStrategic sourcing activities including deep category analysis, development of cost reductions projects and development of sound contract arrangements. Costs savings identified, negotiated & delivered in a wide range of category areas including product packaging, rotables and operational consumables.

Newcastle

ACHIEVEMENTSNegotiated a 10 year disposal agreement with Cement Australia, resulting in $1.3million annual savings for handling of a strategic waste material & other wastes. This was achieved through incorporating volume based incentives, continuous improvement requirements, environmental best practice and reduction in landfillImplemented strategic procurement methodologies for commercial supply contracts of critical raw materials delivering 25% cost reductions. This was achieved through adopting longer term contract incentives, strategic market based pricing, risk sharing, simplified contract terms and influencing associated supply chain variablesRESPONSIBILITIES• Manage the supply of critical raw materials for the four smelters• Source and implement long term strategies for the disposal of spent cell lining disposal• Oversight annual supply expenditure in excess of $40 million• Provide leadership and development of a small team of procurement professionals• Contribute to organisational long term strategic planning• Challenge and implement improvements to procurement business processes and supply chain models to yield cost savings and efficiency enhancements

Tomago, Newcastle

ACHIEVEMENTSTransitioned the business from a reactive short term focus to engaging longer term strategic sourcing methodologies for all raw materials. This resulted in continuity of supply, cost reductions and lower supply chain risk to operations.Exceeded cost saving targets by threefold, (in 2009-10), by developing sophisticated negotiating strategies with key supplier contracts. These strategies were deemed innovative for the industry and impacted favourably on overall costs.RESPONSIBILITIES• Design and implement strategic procurement initiatives to reduce cost and risk• Establish long term relationships with key resource suppliers• Manage overall expenditure of $150m• Facilitate land transport and logistics associated with inbound raw materials• Negotiate major long term raw material contracts that promote improved profitability for both the supplier and the organisation

Kurri Kurri

ACHIEVEMENTSInitiated a program for low cost sourcing from AsiaImplemented an Approved Supplier Evaluation systemInitiated the development of Total Production Management system in procurementAchieved quality assurance accreditation for procurementInitiated improved modelling tools for major raw material supply itemsManage and control overall expenditure of $240 million annuallyRESPONSIBILITIESManage sourcing and procurement for aluminium smelter supplies including acquisition of operating consumables, services and managing key alliances in the areas of maintenance, engineering and mobile equipment. The role also held operational responsibility for the central workshops and the high voltage electrical transmission plant.

Kurri Kurri

Bachelor Of Metallurgy, Extractive Metallurgy, 1St Class Honours

Graduate Diploma Of Counselling