Manage cross functional Subcontract Management teamsDevelop supply chain architecture, including definition of purchasing packages handled by segment teamsFocus, manage and optimise the purchasing and subcontract costs, identifying focus areas oropportunities for reductionManage the purchasing requirements of bidsSenior management status reportingDraft and negotiate agreementsConduct capability assessments of suppliersIdentify and manage purchasing Risks… Show more Manage cross functional Subcontract Management teamsDevelop supply chain architecture, including definition of purchasing packages handled by segment teamsFocus, manage and optimise the purchasing and subcontract costs, identifying focus areas oropportunities for reductionManage the purchasing requirements of bidsSenior management status reportingDraft and negotiate agreementsConduct capability assessments of suppliersIdentify and manage purchasing Risks Identify key projects/technologies/products and potential suppliers to develop relationships with. Show less

Procurement lead for a strategically important Helmet Mounted Display development programmeManagement of procurement and subcontract selection, managing inputs from Engineering, Operations and QualityParticipate in assessment of suppliers, to support the source selection processManagement of material budget and scheduleManagement of major and critical suppliersStatement of Work creation, ensuring flow down from the prime contractFlow down of prime contract terms and… Show more Procurement lead for a strategically important Helmet Mounted Display development programmeManagement of procurement and subcontract selection, managing inputs from Engineering, Operations and QualityParticipate in assessment of suppliers, to support the source selection processManagement of material budget and scheduleManagement of major and critical suppliersStatement of Work creation, ensuring flow down from the prime contractFlow down of prime contract terms and conditions, including US Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defence Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR)Ensuring the chosen suppliers have a robust and appropriate project management planning and capabilityEnsure risks within in the supply chain are identified along with mitigation plans Show less

Management of the single largest subcontract at the Rochester site with a commercial value in excess of $35MManaged the subcontractor on a technical basis to ensure technical and schedule compliance, resulting in a return to contract, from that of two years lateTechnical issues analysed to enable them to be explored at a micro level and subsequently resolvedExtensive in-country experience working with subcontractor to mitigate risks and ensure on-time delivery.Facilitated the… Show more Management of the single largest subcontract at the Rochester site with a commercial value in excess of $35MManaged the subcontractor on a technical basis to ensure technical and schedule compliance, resulting in a return to contract, from that of two years lateTechnical issues analysed to enable them to be explored at a micro level and subsequently resolvedExtensive in-country experience working with subcontractor to mitigate risks and ensure on-time delivery.Facilitated the introduction of industry-standard project management techniques within the subcontract organisation.Implemented quality measures for route cause and corrective actions and trend analysisEnsure engineering tools and techniques are adopted such as FMEA Strengthening of an existing relationship with the supplier, to enable the influence of timely key requirement achievements Primary point of contact between the partner and multiple programme teamsMentor/manage junior colleagues Show less

Management of a key supplier across a number strategic flight control programmes Implementation of performance tool to identify supplier performance, using Supply Chain 21st Century (SC21) industry standards Performed cost audits with subcontractors resulting in reduction in procurement costsEstablished standard terms and conditions for all programmes, ensuring back to back flow down from the prime contractManagement of multiple development and parallel production… Show more Management of a key supplier across a number strategic flight control programmes Implementation of performance tool to identify supplier performance, using Supply Chain 21st Century (SC21) industry standards Performed cost audits with subcontractors resulting in reduction in procurement costsEstablished standard terms and conditions for all programmes, ensuring back to back flow down from the prime contractManagement of multiple development and parallel production programmesVerification of specification requirement commitments madeReporting of status to multiple programme teams and senior managementEnsuring ITAR adherence, including the timely generation and approval of Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA) and export licencesEnsuring the supply chain supports the programme engineering lifecycle and design reviews (SDR, PDR, CDR) Show less

IPT material lead for a civil display programmePurchase order generation and managementManagement of material and material related labour to budgetEnsuring the requirements of the programme were flown down to a large number of subcontractorsProcurement input for tenders

Point of Contact for a number of customers on European programmesEnsuring contractual identification and flow down with the businessOrder intake and forecastingSales forecastingBid/quotation submission to the customersSales and invoice processingDealing with customer enquirers and complaintsFormulate training plans for trainees of the departmentAdditional Training Association for Project Management (APM) in progressMember of Chartered Institute of… Show more Point of Contact for a number of customers on European programmesEnsuring contractual identification and flow down with the businessOrder intake and forecastingSales forecastingBid/quotation submission to the customersSales and invoice processingDealing with customer enquirers and complaintsFormulate training plans for trainees of the departmentAdditional Training Association for Project Management (APM) in progressMember of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS)NegotiationTerms and conditions (US &UK)Product Lifecycle ManagementEarned Value ManagementBusiness Improvement NVQProject Management tools and techniques Show less