Andy Hewitt
Global Strategic Sourcing Manager @PerkinElmer
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WORK HISTORY
Global Strategic Sourcing Manager @PerkinElmer
EDUCATION
Knorr-Bremse Academy
Various Procurement & Management related courses
Caterpillar University
Various Purchasing and Supply Chain related courses
Leeds Beckett University
BEng, Manufacturing Systems Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT ANDY HEWITT
An experienced Procurement & Supply Chain professional with a diverse background spanning three decades across several different industry sectors. Proficient in both Direct and Indirect Purchasing, with a particular focus on people management, process development, and transformational change. Present: Global Strategic Sourcing Manager3 years as Supplier Risk & Development Manager (Automotive Sector) 4 years as Commodity Manager - Electrical, Interiors, Seats & Safety Systems (Automotive Sector)2.5 years as Commodity Manager - Indirect Purchasing (Rail Industry)3 years as Technical Purchasing Manager (Mining Industry, Major Capex & Plant)1 year as Purchasing Project Leader (European Commodities, Engines & Off Highway Vehicles)3 years as Global Strategic Buyer (Machined Castings, Engines & Off Highway Vehicles)5 years as Global Account Manager (Engine Heat Transfer, Electropower market)3 years as Project Engineer (Automotive Brakes)2 years as Technical Executive (General Imports) 4 years Manufacturing Systems Engineering DegreeLeeds Metropolitan University:BEng (Hons) Degree in Manufacturing Systems Engineering with DesignKnorr-Bremse Academy:Leading for Success Pts 1, 2 and Pt 3 (People Management), Advanced Negotiation, Indirect Purchasing Processes & ToolsCaterpillar University:Change Management, Global Logistics Training, Import and Export Compliance Training, Hedging Price and Currency Risk Management, Foreign Exchange Risk Management, Cost / Price Minimisation, Supplier Relationship Management, Contract Law, CPS,Supply Chain Project Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Development, Total Cost of Ownership, Fact Based Supplier Negotiation, Global Product & Category Expertise, Global Market Understanding, NPI, Quality Assurance & Management, Internal Stakeholder Collaboration (2007-11)Caterpillar 6 Sigma Programme; Yellow Belt (2008) Green Belt (2010)Denso Corporate Training; Contract Law (2005)Hemsley Fraser Programme; Negotiation Skills for Managers (2004)Boots Student / Graduate Placement Scheme; Presentation, Communication & Team Working Skills.(1996)Kitson College of Technology; Business Management, including Business Law (1990)4 year Apprenticeship in Motor Vehicles(19••••89 P/T)Specialties: Strategic Sourcing, Negotiation, Total Cost Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Supplier Approvals and Development, Supplier Relationship Management
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