Procurement, Category Management and Supply Chain Specialist
Management Consultant and Programme / Project Manager
Business and Supply Chain Academic Researcher
In these roles I have developed advanced skills, worked within a large number of global blue chip companies and major public sector organisations, and acquired in-depth working knowledge of a wide range of industries.
I am a highly experienced and skilled business professional with extensive experience in senior roles in the areas of business strategy, procurement, category management, supply chain management and strategic sourcing.
My work has always focused on the delivery of real business value. This has involved the development and application of best practice and the establishment and implementation of supply chain transformation initiatives in major organisations.
I have extensive experience of working on wide-ranging projects at a senior level with global blue chip companies and major public sector organisations in a wide range of industries including construction, IT, oil and gas, banking and financial services, aerospace, power and utilities, automotive, retail, food and agriculture, industrial manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and healthcare.
"My focus is always on the development and application of best practice to deliver excellent operational and commercial outcomes and real business value"
In my management, consultancy and academic roles I have acquired extensive experience and advanced skills, which focus on the analysis, development and implementation of best practices in business. This work has also been disseminated widely through blogs, whitepapers, articles, books and presentations at academic and practitioner conferences.
Andrew Cox, President Emeritus at International Institute of Advanced Purchasing & Supply
World-Class Category Management & Strategic Sourcing
Supply Chain Transformation and Change Management
Advanced Strategic Challenge and Business & Supply Strategy Development
Advanced Procurement, Contract and Supplier Management
Development and Dissemination of Best Practice Thinking
Process Mapping, Assessment, Development and Improvement
Project and Programme Management
Supply Chain Risk Analysis and Management
Competence Assessment, Training and Development
Industry, Market and Supply Chain Analysis
Corporate and Individual Benchmarking Against World-Class Standards
Software and Website Development and Implementation
Excellent management, leadership and entrepreneurial skills
Ability to plan, manage, coordinate and financially control complex projects
Ability to multitask and co-ordinate plans and resources on multiple projects simultaneously
Highly analytical and logical with an attention to detail and ability to solve complex problems
Ability to work effectively under pressure in high expectancy and demanding environments and deliver excellent outcomes
Highly organised, methodical and self-motivated with an ability to work independently
Very good communicator with excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills
Creative thinker who is open-minded
Strong negotiation, influencing and decision-making skills
Enthusiastic, confident and approachable team player with a proven ability to motivate and lead people
Excellent IT skills including online solutions and website development and implementation
I have a proven track record of delivering real business value in my business management, consultancy and academic research roles.
Development of world-class procurement, category management and sourcing strategies.
Delivery of significant cost reductions (4.2 to 32.5% on a very wide range of spend categories).
Robust execution of the tendering process and supplier negotiation to minimise commercial and operational risks.
Delivery of additional value improvements (e.g. improved product quality, elimination of key supplier and supply chain risks, improved logistics and delivery, access to product and supply chain innovation, enhanced contractual terms etc.).
Enhanced business buy-in, stakeholder engagement, demand management and sourcing compliance.
Detailed understanding of key supply markets and supply chains to inform strategy development and risk management.
Improved contract and supplier relationship management.
Development of world-class procurement and sourcing processes and policies.
Rigorous set-up and use of online sourcing tools to ensure full compliance to relevant procurement regulations.
Embedded competence development and dissemination of best practice knowledge.
Management and mentoring of teams/individuals to provide access to resources, networks, insights and best practice thinking.
I have worked in many business management, consultancy and academic research roles.
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Andrew Cox, President Emeritus at International Institute of Advanced Purchasing & Supply
I am very highly qualified to work in senior business management roles.
Thesis on 'Supply Chain Management in Construction: An analysis of the appropriateness of proactive Supply Chain Management thinking'.
Award - Distinction
Including specialist modules on Contracting & Negotiation, Supply Chain Management and Advanced Procurement
Award – Distinction
Including specialist modules on Project Management, Contracting, Risk Management and Financial Management
Award – Second Class, Division One
Awarded in April 2010
Awarded in July 1998
Andrew Cox, President Emeritus at International Institute of Advanced Purchasing & Supply
My work has always focused on the development and implementation of best practice. This has been disseminated widely through books, blogs, whitepapers and articles presented at academic and practitioner conferences.
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To share my thinking on best practice I have published many business blogs and whitepapers including:
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As an academic business researcher I published my work on best practice widely in leading academic journals and book chapters in edited volumes. I also presented conference papers at global academic and practitoner conferences. A selection of my work is presented below, but for a full list of my academic publications please click here.