Christine Farago

WORK HISTORY

SKILLS

ABOUT CHRISTINE FARAGO

Rolling Stock procurement and spare parts sourcing expert with extensive experience in end-to-end procurement, strategic sourcing, contract and category management and procurement capability development.• Supply Chain and Logistics management for rail infrastructure materials, logistics, warehousing and associated resources including planning and delivery.• Highly skilled in the establishment, negotiation and management of complex, high value and business-critical contractual arrangements.• Demonstrated ability to identify strategic and operational opportunities, think laterally and apply analytical, qualitative and research skills to develop appropriate creative strategies for business opportunities and issue resolution. • Proficient in stakeholder management gaining stakeholder cooperation and support to achieve required outcomes and establishing and maintaining strong effective working relationships.• Proven ability to establish and manage contractual supplier performance programs in both the national and international supply markets, ensuring that value is consistently delivered and improved upon throughout the life of the relationship.• Demonstrated effectiveness in managing communication between suppliers, stakeholders and industry groups and in representing and promoting the business in industry forums.• Proven ability to work effectively as a leader, coach and team member. • Experienced in planning, prioritising and delegating to achieve goals, including dealing with competing demands, managing multiple projects and tasks in a complex environment. • Developed, implemented and conducted strategic sourcing and soft skills training programs including the generation of training material for the capability development of procurement skills.• Strong motivation and willingness to accept responsibility for delivery of improved customer service outcomes.