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I am a operations and purchasing professional with 38+ years experience in manufacturing and sourcing and 18+ years in senior management.I have extensive knowledge in manufacturing a variety of products utilising best in class principles and purchasing the materials , goods and services needed to do so.Outsourcing of subcontract production including electronics surface mount technology and LED lighting solutions, Auditing and qualifying material suppliers from Europe, USA and Asia.I have a broad manufacturing skill set built up during my time working within the fields of production, quality , logistics and production planning.Complimenting this experience I have a in depth understanding of lean manufacturing concepts participated on and when necessary leading process Improvement kaizen or value stream mapping events delivering cost down and process improvements all based on the Toyota lean business principles.I manage cross functional teams to bring new products to market delivered to tight time and cost targets.I am a degree member of CIPS.Key Skills• Leading the manufacturing and purchasing team , coordinating the organisations operational resources to deliver the customer orders OTIF with the dynamic open order book.• Extensive experience in negotiations at all levels and across functions.• Extensive experience of purchasing materials & finished goods globally.• Specialist knowledge of LED lighting, SMT electrical and mechanical component market.• Proven ability to deliver on tight lead-time and costs.• Sub-contract sourcing and manufacturing of goods and services.• Strong cost management of budgets , projects and materials.• Supply chain optimisation and stock profile forecasting.• SKU and materials reduction program management.• Implementing supply agreements, contracts and compliance with suppliers.• Specialist in commodity / category management.• Worked on ERP and MRP implementation programs.• Extensive experience in VA and Kaizen activities.

Listed skills include Product Development, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Strategic Sourcing, and 13 others.