Dave Hawkins 07771834321Davril1606@gmail.com

Country Procurement Manager 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.

CAREER SUMMARY Key Skills and Abilities

Transformational Change Leading organisation transformational change programs to deliver either efficiencies or

savings achieving targets of between £6m to £12m consistently over 5 years Introduced 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 function Exceptional history of delivering change programs through bargaining and professional

groups Engagement scores moved from 35% to consecutive scores of 93% and 94% to 2015

Leadership and Coaching Exceptional record of transforming dysfunctional teams by leading and engaging people

through change programmes in a competitive FMCG environment Building 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 Expertise Vast experience gained from grass roots to senior manager in numerous roles across the

supply chain UK is now the centre of excellence for procurement best practice for Europe UK have highest engagement in adherence to the Procurement Policy across Europe

June 19th 2011 – Present Procurement Country Manager UKTaking 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.

Achievements Targeted savings exceeded year on year, between £6m and £12m Programme Lead - Artwork Implementation - Programme Manager for Digital E2E process

improvement across 17 European countries - Jan to June 2016 SRM - Created and implemented a new supplier review process across 17 countries in

Europe 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

October 2010 - 2011 Supply Chain Projects ManagerAccountable for the delivery of projects from across the supply chain. Key Achievements

Successful implementation of two new beer contracts - Staropramen & Mahou Developed and implemented direct delivery process that significantly exceeded the target of

20% compliance Project lead transport RFX returning £4m year on year saving Implementation of Lean methodologies in Planning and Administration function

Key Responsibilities Project Manager for the Supply Chain Review of potential for savings initiatives across supply chain Project manage review of direct delivery of finished goods to customer

Jan 06 – October 2010 Operations ManagerAccountable for the operation and delivery of challenging targets in a high volume, high speed production environment. Responsible for 120 people with 6 direct manager reports. Led the team through a significant change programme of cross functional working while reducing manning levels. Packaging department included 2 Canning Lines, 1 Bottle & 1 Kegging line plus the engineering department

Key Achievements Improved canning efficiencies from planned 54k Hectolitres per week to 64k, improving, on

average, line efficiencies by 11% Implementation of Carlsberg Lean Programme focusing on improving efficiencies and

removing waste from process. Now viewed as Carlsberg worldwide most successful project of Lean implementation

Material losses across packaging reduced from 1.2% to 0.65% Played a key part in improving Carlsberg UK world quality ranking from 15th to 4th

Key Responsibilities Responsible for 5 managers, department of 116 people (included the engineering

department) Materials budget of £70m, Engineering budget of £1.2m Primary distribution budget

performance - £1.8m contract Management of Carlsberg cleaning contract company, budget of £310k Carlsberg Europe Best Practice Group Canning Lecturer at Scandinavian School of Brewing Role also includes providing expertise for cost reduction initiatives in other group countries.

Last project achieved cost reduction potentials of 20m rubbles in Russia- April 2009

To 2005 Previous Roles

March 05 – Dec 05 Canning Manager – 40 direct reports2002 – 2005 Packaging Shift Manager – 25 direct reports2001 - 2002 Regional Distribution Centre, Process Improvement Manager1987 - 2001 Various Leadership & Operational rolesTo 1987 Royal Navy

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Education 2015 – MCIPs – target date to complete July 20162015 – Advanced Diploma Procurement2014 Diploma in ProcurementDiploma in Brewing parts 1 & 3 2009Diploma in Professional Management & MBA part 1 (Chartered Institute of Management), August 2004Certificate in Management (NVQ4)

Various courses most recent beingLeadership Development Programme 2014Advanced Negotiator 2013Business & Contract Law 2013Effective Contract Management 2013

INTERESTS

Gym, Golf, Junior organiser for Local Golf Club, Mountain Biking, Swimming, Cooking