Procurement Delivery Lead - BAE Systems Land UK
(2019-01)
- Lead and develop a team of procurement professionals, providing coaching, mentoring, performance management, and career development support.
- Manage & accountability for 27 suppliers with annual commodity spend exceeding £15 million.
- Establish, monitor, and report procurement objectives and KPIs, acting as the primary escalation point for procurement-related issues.
- Lead cross-functional teams supporting business-critical projects and strategic initiatives.
- Drive improvements across key performance measures including supplier delivery, cost reduction, quality enhancement, and continuity of supply.
- Lead supplier selection, commercial negotiations, cost analysis, and contract management activities supporting new business bids and tenders.
- Serve as the focal point for supplier risk management, implementing mitigation plans to address supply chain risk, obsolescence, and business continuity challenges.
- Build collaborative relationships with suppliers and stakeholders to support strategic sourcing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Procurement Category Lead - BAE Systems Land UK
(2012-01 - 2018-12)
- Led procurement activity across three Munitions sites, developing and implementing category strategies aligned to business objectives.
- Managed and developed procurement teams, creating a high-performance culture focused on delivery, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Directed supplier relationship and performance management programmes to improve quality, cost, delivery, and service levels.
- Identified and mitigated commercial, operational, and supply chain risks while ensuring governance and regulatory compliance.
- Provided commercial analysis, market intelligence, and category planning to support strategic business decisions.
- Collaborated with senior stakeholders to align procurement activities with business priorities and KPI targets.
- Championing best-practice procurement processes and governance frameworks across the organisation.
Subcontracts Manager - Commodity Management - BAE Systems Land UK
(2005-01 - 2011-12)
- Developed and implemented category management strategies supporting business and procurement objectives.
- Selected to participate in a joint Munitions and Vehicles procurement team to identify cross-business sourcing synergies.
- Managed strategic subcontract supplier relationships, driving improvements in cost, quality, delivery, and supply resilience.
- Led cross-functional teams delivering cost reduction initiatives through the Challenge 20 programme.
- Designed and implemented the Request for Materials Pricing (RFMP) process to support competitive sourcing and bid activities.
- Established KPI-driven supplier performance management processes to maintain flexible and resilient supply chains.
Senior Procurement Professional - BAE Systems Land UK
(2002-05 - 2004-12)
- Managed QinetiQ Range procurement activities and associated subcontractor relationships.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives focused on procurement processes, systems, and data integrity.
- Ensured compliance with governance, planning, and risk management requirements.
- Coordinated business planning and reporting activities to maintain aligned schedules and stakeholder engagement.
Commodity Group Buyer - JCB Excavators Ltd
(1995-01 - 2002-03)
- Managed commodity procurement and scheduling activities within a highly customer-focused manufacturing environment.
- Ensured uninterrupted supply for production requirements, stock replenishment, and Vehicle Off Road (VOR) demands.
- Worked closely with Engineering, Customer Service, and Supplier Quality Assurance teams to deliver commercial and operational objectives.
- Managed procurement activities supporting bespoke machine builds and low-volume customer orders.
- Led sourcing and internationalisation activities for fabrication and casting components.
- Delivered cost reductions through strategic sourcing, supplier rationalisation, commodity management, and e-auction initiatives.
- Supported successful new product introductions through effective supplier engagement and supply chain readiness planning.
- Developed strategic supplier relationships focused on quality improvement, delivery performance, and total cost reduction.
