Richard Gater
New Plymouth,New Zealand
Summary
A dynamic and solutions orientated senior leader, committed to drive a consistent approach, while modernising and improving operations. With international experience, Able identify key operating strategies for an organisation’s environment and expectations. Through clear communications, able to build strong team's and culture builder a strong team culture with an analytical and innovative approach. Senior-level Supply Chain and Operations leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of all global supply chain activities, including procurement, manufacturing and distribution management. Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements. Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning. Skilled in negotiation and strategic decision making, perfected by 10 years of experience in leading organisational business units.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement & Supply Chain Manager
New Plymouth District Council
06.2018 - Current
- Developed and implemented procurement manual, policy, and category strategies to provide Council with clear guidelines and processes to achieve maximum value from procurement activities.
- As part of senior leadership team, manage all aspects of Procurement lifecycle, ensuring efficient and effective end to end process to avoid costly delays and missed opportunities.
- Planned and negotiated with key suppliers to ensure contracts are fit for purpose, cost effective, and partnerships are formed, creating cost savings.
- Work closely with Legal department to standardise contracting approach and contract understanding across organisation, reducing resource dependency.
- Manage procurement budgets ensuring goods and services are delivered within budget and within timeframes.
- Implement & lead strategic procurement and contracting, including sourcing and contract strategies, supplier selection and evaluations, quality management, contract negotiations and management, supplier relationship and performance management.
- Identify key opportunities to benefit Community through key metric reporting, data analysis, projecting key procurement and contracting financial outcomes , resulting in alternative upstream and downstream supply chain opportunities.
- Lead, develop, and empower diverse team, ensuring integrity for business compliance and governance.
- Lead and develop Fleet operations including sustainable strategy. budget management, replacement scheduling, and operational efficiency.
- Significant Achievement: At NPDC, I have been able to deliver end-to-end procurement and contract software, making NPDC the first local authority to utilise this approach
- This improvement was strategic to enable capturing of key data and further empower significant decisions
- Through data analysis I have been able to improve negotiation strategies, predict financial commitments through modelling, consolidate contract arrangements, utilise supply chain to create added value such as sustainability and explore commercial opportunities
- In a short time, I have improved contract visibility, changing culture towards procurement and inventory control, while building strategic direction to improve efficiency of delivering projects in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Procurement Manager
Esko Safety
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Analyzing procurement methods and identify strategic opportunities for reducing stock outs and mitigating procurement and inventory risk
- International importing and exporting through shipping and air-freights
- Manage supplier and freight contracts ensuring service expectations are achieved
- Create productive business relationships with suppliers, ensuring service and lead times are improved, while maintaining cost of goods
- Identifying procurement strategy to improve overall business profitability and bring in line with recognized global procurement methods
- Build foundations and cultural understanding for implementation of lean initiatives
- Develop business process map for guidance and training to staff
- Develop Key Performance Indicator Road map to incentivize employees and improve performance
- Continual finance support including GST, remittance, and credits
- Significant Achievement: Analysis and redesign of procurement model and strategies for the company, aligning with global standard of procurement policies and processes
- Review and analysis of current products and suppliers to consolidate and reduce overall costs
- 18% increase in sales through improved stock availability and improved logistics service agreements
- Influential role in redesign of the warehouse and processes to aid business future proofing and maximize operations to achieve current and future targets.
- Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
Materials Controller
EDF Energy PLC
04.2009 - 01.2017
- Working closely with engineering to manage inventory optimal levels across 4 national sites.
- Work within Project Management Office as key stakeholder to plan, schedule, monitor and execute infrastructure projects.
- Project management designed to reduce inventory and cost, performing such functions as data analysis and review of key suppliers.
- Provide staff training on organizational ethics, safety standards.
- Manage and lead supplier relationships and performance.
- Work closely with Supply Chain Management and IT to continually test, report defects, and highlight improvement areas for current Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.
- Development of upstream supply chain opportunities with manufacturing sector.
- Significant Achievement: Successfully achieved Lean Six Sigma project through product requirement analysis and reductions.
- Reduction of stock by 11% on 4 separate sites.
- Achieved Reduced stock requirements by $5.4 Million NZD for organisations.
- Negotiated and established 3PL contract for management of stock categories which further reduced stock by 33 percent.
Project and Field Agent
Richards Gray
03.2006 - 01.2009
- Produced detailed conveyance and surveyance reports for clients and senior stakeholders, within agreed budget and timeframe.
- Lead and developed project team unity by designing procedure boards and project team blogs, to enhance collaboration and transparency.
- Provided team support and effective time planning when managing tight deadlines, motivating and encouraging team performance through key performance indicators.
- Manage and report project expenditure to effectively to inform executive management and adhere to organisation financial procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science (hons) Logistics Management & Supply Chain Leadership - Supply Chain Leadership
University of Lincoln
United Kingdom06.2014
Prince 2 Practitioner in Project Management - Project Management
ILX Group
New Zealand03.2021
NZ Procurement Evaluation Diploma - Procurement
Cleverbuying/NZQA
New Zealand08.2018
UBTA Accounting - Finance
UBTA
New Zealand04.2017
CSCS Occupational Health & Safety - Health And Wellness
The Construction Industry Training Board
United Kingdom01.2011
Chartered Member - Logistics Management
Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transportation
New Zealand02.2015
Chartered Professional - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management
Chartered Institute of Procurement And Supply
New Zeland02.2019
Skills
- Strong analysis skills Proven ability to build reports and drill down on key operating metrics to improve process and cost efficiencies in public and private sectors
- Software knowledge Extensive exposure to building, developing, sourcing, and implementing fit for purpose software and support tools
- Highly competent management professional Adept at planning, developing, and implementing strategies to achieve business targets in a timely manner
- Cost Savings Proven commercial abilities to find cost savings through contract negotiations and contract consolidation, while employing proven methods to increase internal resource efficiency
- Proven Leadership & Management Ability to develop and strengthen successful teams to create excellent team culture and focus on continuous improvement through key performance metrics
- Strong supply chain focused leadership Able to manage and influence end to end supply chain lifecycle to achieve significant project results, with focus on broader outcomes of procurement
- Effective communicator Communicates clearly with team members, management, and suppliers in both verbal and written form to cultivate pro-active relationships
- Ability to identify and mitigate HSE risks Vast experience in risk management processes and procedures, while understanding and promoting Health and Safety standards
Project Experience
7+ year’s experience working collaboratively with, and leading project teams.
Years Experience
18+ years in Supply Chain management.
I enjoy spend time with my family, I focus on my well-being by running and attending local events.
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Timeline
Procurement & Supply Chain Manager
New Plymouth District Council
06.2018 - Current
Procurement Manager
Esko Safety
06.2017 - 06.2018
Materials Controller
EDF Energy PLC
04.2009 - 01.2017
Project and Field Agent
Richards Gray
03.2006 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science (hons) Logistics Management & Supply Chain Leadership - Supply Chain Leadership
University of Lincoln
Prince 2 Practitioner in Project Management - Project Management
ILX Group
NZ Procurement Evaluation Diploma - Procurement
Cleverbuying/NZQA
UBTA Accounting - Finance
UBTA
CSCS Occupational Health & Safety - Health And Wellness
The Construction Industry Training Board
Chartered Member - Logistics Management
Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transportation
Chartered Professional - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management
Chartered Institute of Procurement And Supply
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