Dave Hawkins
Director Procurement @Carlsberg Group
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WORK HISTORY
Director Procurement @Carlsberg Group
Taking the team from two sites to one core procurement team while transforming from a decentralised to centralised function. Leading a team of 7 procurement managers reporting to the CPO Europe. Accountable for €700m spend across Indirect and Direct. Expertise relates to Direct and Indirect with current responsibilities focusing on leading a team covering Direct and Indirect spend as well as Artwork Management standardisation across Europe and Supplier Relationship Management process development and implementation across Europe. Achievements Targeted savings exceeded year on year, between £6m and £12m Programme Lead - Artwork Europe Implementation - E2E process improvement across 17 countries Successful implementation of No PO No Pay process in UK 2017 POS Fulfilment centre tender Head of SRM implementation for all markets – Europe 17 countries. Developed a standard process with supporting IT tool. Thereafter I manage countries development through Process Confirmation Global Can tender 2014, country lead. Significant savings returned Implemented supply chain financing in the UK +300% of target Successful creation and implementation of standardised claims process across Europe Procurement lead for Business Standardisation Programme which achieved highest compliance across Europe Successful implementation of £32M transport provider RFX Facilities – Outsource lead for £5m spend area covering 12 sites MRO – Outsource of engineering stores, £2.5m spend Packaging – Improved quality with 15% negotiated saving on £3m material spend Implementation of Lean into Procurement Highest engagement levels (94%) for employee survey, UK, 2014 & 15
EDUCATION
Central University MK
FCIPS, Procurement & Supply
ABOUT DAVE HAWKINS
Director Procurement Carlsberg UK operating at senior manager level reporting to the CPO Europe in a FMCG blue chip business. Vast experience across the Supply Chain covering management roles in Warehouse, Transport, Production, Programme Lead and Procurement. Has demonstrated an exceptional track record of delivery in both bargaining and professional groups. Leading large and smaller teams through significant change programmes in very competitive and cost focussed environment.A value driven individual who thrives on delivering what the business expects and always through the people and in the right way.Key Skills and Abilities Transformational ChangeLeading organisation transformational change programs to deliver either efficiencies or savings achieving targets of between £6m to £12m consistently over 5 yearsIntroduced the concept of ‘Adding Value’ rather than just savings by collaborative ways of working which were subsequently implemented across 17 countries Leading the team through the transition from a decentralised to centralised functionExceptional history of delivering change programs through bargaining and professional groupsEngagement scores moved from 35% to consecutive scores of 93% and 94% to 2015Leadership and Coaching Exceptional record of transforming dysfunctional teams by leading and engaging people through change programmes in a competitive FMCG environmentBuilding operational capability in teams while developing and inspiring teams of managers and operators across cultures towards achieving group objectives Always challenging the status quo and seen as brave, passionate, energetic and inspiring leader Supply Chain ExpertiseVast experience gained from grass roots to senior manager in numerous roles across the supply chainUK is now the centre of excellence for procurement best practice for EuropeUK have highest engagement in adherence to the Procurement Policy across Europe
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