Expert Details
Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Negotiation
ID: 729613
United Kingdom
He has carried out a wide range of projects for clients including the OECD, UK public sector bodies, and private sector companies.
He developed training and mentoring programmes to assist a Housing Association in developing marketing and commercial plansHe advised a multinational train manufacturer on improvements to procurement and supply chain managementHe ran supplier development and engagement programmes associated with major sporting events such as Manchester 2002He evaluated the chemicals cluster in the North West and Yorkshire to assist in the formation of cluster steering groups for the regional development agencies.He evaluated the supply chains and value chains of a sme manufacturer involved in polymer processing
Education
Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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Year: 1987 | Degree: PhD | Subject: NMR of Polyethylene Melts - Physics | Institution: University of Leeds |
Year: 1983 | Degree: BSc | Subject: Physics | Institution: University of Leeds |
Work History
Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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Years: 1998 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Managing Director | Department: |
Responsibilities:He is responsible for project management and input on all consultancy programmes, and developing and delivering all training materials. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 1987 to 1998 | Employer: ICI | Title: Engineering Contracts Manager | Department: Contract Purchasing Department |
Responsibilities:He was responsible for developing international framework relationships with key engineering suppliers. Previously he had worked on development of new PET grades, and PEN polymer business, and had a variety of other roles. |
Government Experience
Years | Agency | Role | Description |
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Years: 2009 to 2010 | Agency: OECD | Role: Consultant | Description: Preparation of reports on links between world trade and innovation in Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals industries |
Years: 2002 to Present | Agency: UKTI | Role: Consultant | Description: gathering, analysis and reporting of ERDF and other output figures. Running of Tender evaluation processes. |
Years: 2009 to 2010 | Agency: NorthWest Development Agency | Role: Consulant | Description: Preparation of a directory of Sports Busineses, and evaluation of suitability |
Years: 2010 to 2011 | Agency: Centre for Process Innovation | Role: Consultant | Description: Evaluation of projects on printed electronics |
International Experience
Years | Country / Region | Summary |
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Years: 2000 to 2011 | Country / Region: Middle East | Summary: Training in commercial skills in a variety of midlde east countries including UAE, Bahrain, Qatar |
Years: 2000 to 2011 | Country / Region: Far East | Summary: Training in commercial skills in a variety of Far Eastern countries including Malaysia, Japan and Singapore |
Years: 1994 to 1998 | Country / Region: USA | Summary: Development of international framework contracts for engineering equipment |
Years: 1990 to 1998 | Country / Region: Europe | Summary: Provided technical support, and commercial development for polymers - particulary in Nordic and Germanic Countries. Since 2005 have also provided training in commercial skills |
Additional Experience
Training / Seminars |
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Delivered half day to 5 day seminars in a wide range of commercial skills including purchasing, sales, negotiation, new product development, project management and marketing. Delivers courses internationally in English, including UK, Europe, Middle East, Far East and USA. |
Vendor Selection |
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Established international engineering frameworks for equipment on behalf of ICI businesses. |
Marketing Experience |
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Member of Institute of Logistics and Transport |
Language Skills
Language | Proficiency |
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French | Basic Proficiency |
German | Basic Proficiency |
Spanish | Rudimentary |