Shervon Tham Email & Phone Number

Luxembourg City, Lu

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Building Capex Category Procurement Team• Pioneered the creation of a Global Capex category team within indirect procurement.• Managed 7 direct reports, overseeing global strategy and project portfolio execution.• Secured endorsement for the Capex category strategy roadmap by the CPO.• Established a robust foundation of team processes, governance, and operational frameworks in sync with the business, stakeholders, and supplier ecosystem.• Actively mentored peers and team members, fostering their transition into effective business partnerEngaging key stakeholders, suppliers to create value of procurement beyond cost • Personally delivered savings of 3.8MCHF for FY22.• Emerged as a pivotal business partner for the Global Workspace Project Delivery team and Global Engineering at both strategic and project levels.• Initiated and steered cross-functional forums and training sessions with internal stakeholders.• Introduced the Engineering Partners Initiative (EPCM) to assimilate suppliers as global strategic partners.• Piloted the Engineering Managed services operating model in Switzerland & France, covering both onshoring & offshoring aspects.• Successfully executed high-impact green and brown field projects across the manufacturing, R&D, and office networks.• Managed supplier relationships, focusing on ushering in innovation and continual improvement.Procurement Transformation for Talent & Team Development ( PMO) • Crafted and executed an onboarding plan for the entire procurement community.• Oversaw and organized all internal trainings tailored for the procurement community.• Key outputs encompassed a Capability Assessment, and a Future Work Canvas aimed at elevating the procurement community from "buyers" to visionary "business leaders."• Launched the Procurement Academy: a centralized training hub. Identified and deployed training sessions based on personalized learning paths. Further solidified a robust onboarding program for newcomers

Germany

BASF 3D Printing Solutions GmbHDelivered feasibility study on the expansion of 3DPS business operations in China and Asia to 3DPS management team • Analyzed options and financial costs of establishing an independent entity in China versus operating under BASF China.• Make vs. Buy Analysis: Presented detailed analysis and operational scenarios for toll manufacturing and CMO for the UV Resin and Filament business units.• Operating Models: Explored potential business operation models ranging from Procure-to-Pay (P2P) to Order-to-Cash (OTC) between BASF China and BASF 3DPS.• Supply Chain & Distribution: Proposed solutions for supply chain and distribution to clients in China, Asia, and Europe.• Partnering with cross functional team of BASF China to navigate internal process, procedures and compliance to ensure that the business operating models presented are complying to tax, law and regulations of China, Japan & KoreaImplementation recommendations of feasibility study • Operational Infrastructure: Set up internal operations infrastructure and production readiness between BASF China and BASF 3DPS• Advised on sourcing, supplier auditing, and contracting raw materials, CMO, and external toll services to support product commercialization in China.• Design and implement a SOP for S&OP and supply chain for the daily operations Phase 2 Feasibility Study • Portfolio Expansion: Explored the expansion of the Filament business with CMO to the US and Asia.• Merging solutions of PTP, OTC, Warehousing & Distribution model for complete portfolio of filament products from Europe and China with the cost vs benefit of different solutions for Clients in Japan, Taiwan, Korea and Singapore

Hamburg Area, Germany

A start up chemical company supplying innovative raw material to MNC for 3D printingContract manufacturing outsourcing services for commercialization • Conducted a comprehensive "Make Vs Buy" analysis, crafting a business case to bolster the commercialization ramp-up.• Supplier Management: Spearheaded sourcing initiatives, performed rigorous supplier auditing, and managed contracting of CMO toll services to facilitate the product's commercialization.• Fostered cross-functional synergies, both internally and with suppliers, with a focus on enhancing the output to Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).• Equipment Acquisition: Overseen the procurement of vital equipment to buttress the commercialization phase.Facilities for small skill production and R&D laboratory • Led the sourcing and procurement of essential equipment, utilities, and services to accelerate small-scale and R&D production capabilities.Establish operations and procurement procedure and processes • Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, I played a pivotal role in shaping the company's foundational operations and procurement mechanisms, ensuring streamlined and efficient future operations.• Recognizing the importance of consistency and ease of navigation, I championed the standardization of templates. This effort aimed to ensure a uniform approach to end-to-end project procurement, reducing bottlenecks, minimizing errors, and enhancing team collaboration.

Madrid Area, Spain

Leadership in Procurement Transformation• Instrumental member of the procurement leadership team driving the SBFE procurement transformation.• Spearheaded the initiative to clearly define roles and responsibilities, assess functional skills, and identify capability gaps within the team.• Pioneered the inaugural category management strategy in SBFE, covering domains such as MRO, Energy, Capex, and Co-manufacturing.• Expertly applied the procurement assessment principles of “Buy cheaper, buy better, and buy less”, uncovering opportunities that charted a 15% increase over a three-year roadmap.• BU partner for Spain all categories including FM, Marketing services, Corporate goods & Services. Lead Marketing POS supplier rationalization with savings of 800K€ (25%) • Laid the foundation for robust procurement and contract management policies, ensuring SBFE's compliance with SSE audit remediation.Team Development and Capability Enhancement• Lead a newly formed team focusing on industrial services, Capex, and Co-manufacturing, striving to break silos and foster a European perspective on category management. Successfully introduced key account supplier interfaces for SBFE, with direct oversight of 9 category managers and buyers.• Streamlined a dispersed matrix reporting procurement team in Spain, strengthening inter-departmental ties and establishing a unified way of working and governance to bridge the engagement gap with Business Units.Leadership in Co-Manufacturing Strategy• Helmed the Phase 1 of the SBFE Co-Manufacturing Strategy, effectively liaising with the operations committee, BU Operations directors, and appointed consultants to ensure a cohesive approach.

Madrid Area, Spain

Key stakeholder engagement & alignment in Human and Animal Health• Fostered crucial stakeholder relations in EMEA and APJ, elevating the visibility of Global Capital Procurement within a multifaceted matrix organization spanning multiple divisions.• Became a trusted member of the Capital Review Committee, examining capital projects ranging from $1MM to $5MM to ensure rigorous due diligence on Capital Expenditures.Governance and operating Model Alignment in EMEA & APJ • Devised and enacted a governance model in collaboration with local procurement teams across 20 manufacturing sites and office capex projects, ensuring consistent implementation of the EPCM model• Championed knowledge-sharing networks, offered expertise on significant site capital projects, and provided guidance on corporate policies, tools, and methodologiesDriving Organizational Change • Led continuous improvement initiatives, refining activities and processes with lean management principles.• Facilitated cross-functional lean project executions with Tier 1 & Tier 2 suppliers.• Realigned roles and responsibilities of 5 direct reports, eliminating non-essential tasks to optimize value delivery, resulting in savings of US$24MM. Achieved an average annual growth rate of 9% YoY.Category strategy for engineering & construction• Strategized the outsourcing of low-impact project portfolios (projects below US$5MM with an estimated annual spend of US$80MM)• Drive the strategy to apply consistent end to end project EPCM delivery across all EMEA & APJ sites with KPIs and project execution performance Successfully implemented across global sites in 18 monthsExecution of Category management in EMEA & APJ • Formulated strategies for the delivery of large capital projects, introducing the “Construction at Risk” approach.• Procured optimal soft and hard costs for MSD, partnering with a select panel of suppliers that shared accountability, ensuring projects were delivered on time and within budget.

Madrid Area, Spain

Key stakeholders management alignment and SPOC for local sites • Acted as the primary SPOC for cross-category facets for the FME&CES teams spanning various sites, ensuring synchronization with Senior VPs, GMs, Engineering, and Finance.• Increase visibility, providing expertise and bridging the gap between global and local sites projects in category management (Equipments, Construction & Engineering services) • Mentored and shared best practices, tools, and methodologies to augment the proficiency of local site procurement teams.Global strategic category management lead for packaging blister lines • Led the global initiative for packaging blister lines, ensuring it complements the BMS manufacturing network strategy.• Negotiated and secured global contracts with favourable commercial terms, resulting in a substantial overall TCO savings of US$6 million.FME & CES Capability enhancement and process improvement • Spearheaded the initiative to standardize contract management, ensuring consistency and legal adherence.• Orchestrated the design, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program, along with its governance structure.• Offered training and insights to category leaders, focusing on Project Category Management, enhancing their capabilities and steering them towards a transformation to world-class procurement.Global procurement strategic imperative and China 2020• Actively participated in the global workstream for “Eliminating Low Value activities”, laying the groundwork for world-class procurement• Integral team member of the “Capabilities & Talent Management” workstream, emphasizing global operational transformation• Played a pivotal role in the BMS Expansion China 2020 workstream, ensuring seamless expansion and operational capabilities• Contributed to the redrafting of global procurement policies, aided in strategic development, and supervised the global rollout of the program

I am responsible for Indirect procurement for Spain and Portugal with annual spend of 60€mio and 5 direct reports. Categories include Corporate goods and services, Marketing services and R&DChange Management and Advocacy for Compliance Culture• Increased the awareness and achieving buy-in from internal stakeholders the value-added services, innovation and cost savings in compliance with internal policies and processes • Spearheaded initiatives to promote the understanding and buy-in from internal stakeholders regarding the significance of value-added services, innovation, and cost savings, while ensuring compliance with internal standards.• Successfully remediated and obtained satisfactory outcomes in internal audits, addressing two prior legacy issues.Establish team, control, governance, process towards world class procurement• Took the lead in talent acquisition, nurturing, and mentoring a multicultural team of 5 direct reports in a dynamic and challenging setting.• Crafted and rolled out control mechanisms, tools, and methodologies, which bolstered procurement efficiency.• This further streamlined internal operations and optimized supplier monitoring and development. Drive performance in savings and working capital • Achieve savings of 5MM€ in 2010 and 2011 with Indirect categories projects of Travels & Meetings, Fleet, Marketing services, promotional items and Corporate Goods & services categories • Lead in adhoc European categories projects for 25 countries

I managed a direct production category of spend of 25mio€.Monopoly Mitigation & Supplier Diversification:• Successfully introduced an alternative source to a monopolistic supply chain, achieving buy-in from crucial stakeholders.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to onboard the new supplier across nine different countries, thereby creating a competitive environment which unlocked new avenues for product innovation Cross function team to create BSH design product and other patented innovation • Proactively promoting innovation from Suppliers and industry to predevelopment engineering and product management • Prioritized early supplier involvement in design-to-cost mechanisms to ensure the procurement of the most cost-effective components. • Mobilized matrix and counterparts across nine countries for the effective implementation of the introduced projects.Driving cost performance with low cost country sourcing and best practices • Realized significant savings of 2MM€, in spite of material price fluctuations, by utilizing strategic hedging, astute negotiations, and effective Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).• Amplified savings and streamlined operations by bundling purchases, practicing supplier base rationalization and standardization.• Identified and integrated Low-Cost Country (LCC) suppliers to further elevate savings while simultaneously expanding the supply base capacity.

Madrid, Spain

Key member of the rapid expansion of a small company that expanded from 10 to 30 FTEs . Experience in managing a team of 6 junior buyers and Involved in the establishment of a sourcing office in Shenzhen with setting up daily operational procedures and governance Establish a network of suppliers for 80% of the products sourced in Asia and account manager for a Retail client . Served as Key contact for client of children bags and accessories; the design to delivery to client.

Dublin,Ireland

A food import company which supplies raw materials to food manufacturers in UK and Ireland.Duties: Ensure that the import/export cycle is successfully completed. Custom clearance, stock control and logistics management.

Dublin, Ireland

Japanese engineering and metal precision high volume manufacturer. 1st/2nd Tier suppliers to Dell, 3Com, Fujitsu, Nokia, Whirpool and CEMS.

Emba

Activities and Societies: From Jan 2010

Bsc(2:1), Business And Management Studies

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