Gavin Patrick Siegertsz

Procurement and supply chain professional with 8+ years of experience in raw material and packaging procurement across pharmaceutical and global apparel manufacturing. Experienced in securing continuity of supply, managing supplier lead times and executing supply plans in SAP Business One and SAP HANA. Proven negotiator with global raw material suppliers, delivering 8-12% cost savings through alternate sourcing and volume leveraging.

Skilled in supplier qualification, performance and quality management within SOX and GMP-adjacent environments, and a collaborative partner to planning, quality and operations teams.

STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST - PACKAGING MATERIALS at Fertin Pharma A/S (2025-03 – Present)

• Own end-to-end procurement of packaging raw materials (cartons, blister/foil, labels and printed components), executing supply plans aligned with pharmaceutical production requirements to ensure continuity of supply.
• Negotiate and manage commercial agreements with packaging suppliers covering pricing, minimum order quantities, lead times, capacity, service levels and CAPEX for tooling.
• Review supplier lead times on an ongoing basis and adjust procurement schedules for demand shifts and lead time fluctuations, ensuring on-time and agile material delivery.
• Manage material costs within the assigned supplier portfolio by executing negotiated pricing and identifying savings through alternate sourcing, volume leveraging and optimized order patterns.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier data in SAP, supporting reliable procurement schedules and inventory visibility across the operation.
• Qualify and onboard new packaging suppliers, aligning specifications, artwork approvals and compliance requirements with Quality and Regulatory teams.
• Track supplier performance and coordinate timely resolution of quality, artwork, changeover and delivery issues with Quality and Operations to prevent production disruption.
• Embed governance and compliance for packaging supply (SOX, audit and GMP-adjacent controls), partnering with Legal and Quality to balance commercial outcomes with risk.
• Drive responsible and ethical sourcing by integrating ESG, sustainability and recyclability standards into supplier agreements.

LOGISTICS SUPERVISOR at Fertin Canada (2023-06 – 2025-03)

• Coordinated inbound material supply with suppliers and carriers, achieving a 98% on-time shipment rate across all channels.
• Partnered with production, procurement, planning and warehouse teams to reduce lead times by 20% and align material deliveries with production schedules.
• Implemented risk mitigation and contingency plans, using capacity planning to proactively reduce production disruptions caused by supply delays.
• Drove cost optimization through improved inventory rotation and supplier coordination, lowering logistics and inventory holding costs.
• Tracked supplier performance and compliance against quality, delivery and sustainability objectives, escalating recurring issues for corrective action.
• Negotiated freight and carrier rates with third-party logistics providers, balancing cost, speed and service reliability across multiple carriers.
• Reviewed and approved purchase orders and supplier invoices, resolving pricing and quantity discrepancies with the Finance team.
• Streamlined freight documentation, maintaining 100% adherence to compliance and audit requirements.
• Trained and supervised warehouse and logistics staff on standard operating procedures and safety protocols.

SENIOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MERCHANDISER at MAS Intimates (2019-11 – 2022-12)

• Led raw material (RM) sourcing and procurement for 100+ seasonal styles across multiple factories, building strong relationships with global mills and trim manufacturers and improving on-time delivery by 22%.
• Negotiated RM pricing, minimum order quantities and lead times with mills and trim suppliers, achieving 8-12% cost savings per season while maintaining brand quality.
• Issued and tracked RM purchase orders with mills and factories, aligning purchasing activities with production calendars and adjusting for lead time and demand changes.
• Sourced and qualified new raw material and trim suppliers, evaluating cost, capacity and compliance standards to build alternate sources and reduce supply risk.
• Prepared RM costing and supplier data for new product development, supporting early-stage cost estimates and pricing decisions in cross-functional buyer meetings.
• Introduced sustainable RM sourcing options informed by cost-benefit analysis, improving margin performance.
• Coordinated resolution of RM quality concerns with suppliers, technical and QA teams, ensuring 100% compliance with buyer RM specifications.
• Used PLM systems for RM BOM and specification management, improving sample turnaround time by 20%.
• Mentored junior merchandisers on RM costing, vendor negotiation and tech pack development.

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MERCHANDISER at Hirdaramani International Exports (2015-06 – 2018-10)

• Managed RM procurement and inbound logistics coordination for multiple global clients, tracking purchases against production schedules to prevent line stoppages and improve inventory accuracy.
• Monitored supplier capacity and raw material readiness with cross-functional teams, achieving 95% on-time sample delivery across 150+ new styles annually.
• Negotiated RM supplier cost structures, achieving savings of up to 10% without compromising quality.
• Prepared RM cost sheets and quotations for new development requests, supporting margin and pricing decisions.
• Liaised with international buyers and suppliers to confirm RM specifications, pricing and delivery timelines.
• Coordinated RM quality inspections with suppliers and internal QA teams prior to shipment approval.
• Developed accurate tech packs, cost sheets and specifications that reduced sample errors.

Post Graduate Diploma in Logistics & Supply Chain Management – ICBT Campus, Sri Lanka (2025-10)

Diploma in Business Management – ESOFT Metro Campus, Sri Lanka (2017-04)

Diploma in Clothing Technology & Management – Brandix College of Clothing Technology (2015-05)