Richard Lower
Procurement, Facilities & Services Manager @Tarmac
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WORK HISTORY
Procurement, Facilities & Services Manager @Tarmac
Buxton, GB
EDUCATION
Manchester University
Bachelor's Degree, Chemical Engineering
Dunsmore School
High School
SKILLS
ABOUT RICHARD LOWER
Commercially-minded senior operations leader with strong people management skills coupled with expertise in procurement, supply chain and manufacturing. Significantly streamlining systems, driving efficiencies and reducing costs in a global, highly-regulated manufacturing environment. An insightful, articulate and strategic individual engaging and leading cross-functional, international teams through complex change to consistently meet and exceed performance targets. Areas of Expertise:STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP – Understands, develops and articulates the bigger picture communicating the vision for the future. Influences the thinking of key stakeholders to secure the best outcome for the business, including the establishment of a global strategy for the management of AstraZeneca’s external development. OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT – Successfully enhances and leads operations to optimise productivity, with extensive experience of managing supply chain, manufacturing & procurement. Utilising structured methods and LEAN tools to double efficiency.CUSTOMER PARTNERING – Builds relationships based on empathy, credibility and trust. Negotiates mutually beneficial commitments, one example being the delivery of $10m annual cost savings through partnering with a key supplier. Possesses diplomatic influencing capabilities; understanding and responding to the sensitivities of different cultures, businesses and functions.FINANCE – Develops compelling business cases. Interpretation of business accounts to understand supplier’s finances helping in the achievement of negotiated pricing and cost reductions, saving over 8% annually. Delivers value from releasing cash flow and making prudent choices over risk. LEADING CHANGE – Applies proven people management capabilities inspiring teams and individuals through major change. Manages change through planning, consultation and engagement, which has achieved high employee pride through a global restructuring and displacement programme.
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