Ashley Ward
Procurement Manager @Tbs Engineering Limited
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WORK HISTORY
Procurement Manager @Tbs Engineering Limited
Gloucester, GB
EDUCATION
Stroud College
HNC Business Management
University of Gloucestershire
CIPS Diploma Modules
SKILLS
ABOUT ASHLEY WARD
A versatile and professional Procurement Manager with experience of managing large teams across multiple sites/countries and disciplines, driving continual improvement and QMS development throughout the procurement function (direct and indirect). Vastly experienced in both fast paced production and new product development environments with detailed understanding of a wide range of commodities and manufacturing processes.A proven leader of teams with a track record in successfully generating global procurement strategies and subsequent commodity strategies to drive improved business performance.Vast experience in both Global Supply Chain Development and Supply Chain Management within engineering, additive manufacturing and healthcare sectors procuring goods from a wide range of commodities along with various services including development services and consultancy. I have a strong focus on sourcing suitable and sustainable supply chains with focus on design for manufacture and value engineering. Experienced in supply chain risk management, negotiation and drafting of commercial agreements having developed and implemented processes in multiple companies. Experienced in the generation and delivery of formal negotiation, supplier selection/ approval, and supply chain risk management training to teams of 32 buyers of varying ability.Vast experience of managing and mentoring teams with a focus on meeting tight deadlines with right first time ethos.Proven track record in leading and monitoring change within concurrent engineering teams.
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