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Adam Rankin

Highgate Hill

Summary

Dynamic professional with over 15 years of expertise in leading heavy equipment and mining organisations, possessing comprehensive knowledge of the full Procure-to-Pay cycle. Proven ability to implement and optimise contract management systems to enhance operational efficiency and compliance. Skilled in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts to protect organisational interests while leveraging strong analytical and negotiation skills to secure favourable terms. An in-depth understanding of legal frameworks and industry standards enables effective management of contract risks and obligations, fostering a culture of continuous improvement through skill transfer and problem-solving initiatives.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Contracts Manager

Hastings Deering (Australia) Limited
02.2024 - Current
  • Managed contract negotiations to ensure favourable terms and compliance with legal standards.
  • Developed and implemented contract management processes to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align contract strategies with organisational goals.
  • Provided guidance on risk assessment and mitigation related to contractual obligations.
  • Led contract audits, ensuring adherence to policies and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Established relationships with external stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
  • Resolved contractual disputes through effective negotiation strategies, minimising impacts on the organisation''s reputation and bottom line.
  • Streamlined contract processes by implementing standardised templates and procedures.
  • Collaborated with legal counsel to develop comprehensive risk assessments for high-value contracts, safeguarding company interests.
  • Developed strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.

Business Analyst

Thiess Pty Ltd
03.2023 - 01.2024
  • Translate business requirements and technical information into non-technical terms for communication and collaboration with development, operations, and leadership groups.
  • Serve as first line of support for data issues and data subject matter expert (SME).
  • Create user stories that contribute to developing software improvements in line with the client requirements.
  • User testing of software upgrades to ensure practical and correct application of developments to software.
  • Analysed business processes to identify areas for efficiency improvements and cost reduction.

Finance and Procurement Specialist – North America

Thiess Pty Ltd
02.2022 - 03.2023
  • Drafted an implemented an interim risk and cost strategy to assist the setup and of the newly created North America region.
  • Completed training and upskilling of new employees within the US in multi-disciplined areas of the business.
  • Undertook Treasury, Project Cost Control, Procurement(transactional), Contracts, Account payable, Asset Maintenance, Inventory and Region Finance activities to support the implementation of best practice processes.
  • Developed and maintained effective working relationships both internally and externally across different time zones and continents.
  • Delivered on strategic operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.

Contracts Officer

Thiess Pty Ltd
01.2021 - 02.2022
  • Implemented cost-saving initiatives that reduced the overall APAC Toyota Light Vehicles costs for APAC in 2021 by over $400K.
  • Completed a business case for an ERP development that will improve efficiencies across several of the ERP modules and business processes.
  • Managed contract negotiations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and organisational policies.
  • Collaborated with Assets, Finance, Supply Chain, projects and Legal to execute asset contracts for multiple CAPEX suppliers as well as a national Heavy Haulage Panel for Australia.
  • Developed and maintained effective working relationships both internally and externally.
  • Delivered on operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
  • Advised management on strategic decisions regarding risk management and contract renewals.

Supply Chain Finance Officer

Thiess Pty Ltd
06.2018 - 12.2020
  • Transited 2600+ suppliers to new payment terms within 15 weeks.
  • Executed 250+ variation letters within 2 months to amend supplier contract conditions.
  • Developed an expert level of understanding of the accounts payable (AP) compliance steps for processing invoices. Worked in conjunction with the AP managers to resolve route course issues and development more efficient processes.
  • Upskilled and trained 100+ users on finance housekeeping and Power BI reporting as well as JDE skills improvement.
  • Built multiple performance reports used to monitor suppliers, user, and AP performance.
  • Created company process maps for procure to pay that didn't previously exist to support business improvement.
  • Transferred skills and knowledge across the business when approached to assist new starters or transitioning employees.
  • Analysed supplier invoice performance processing times for potential and current suppliers.
  • Onboarded over 200 suppliers within the new payment platform, which included compliance checks, managing sensitive information, and working alongside multiple other departments.
  • Managed the large OEM's invoice performance in JDE to assist the business with an increase from 62% to 91% for the level of invoices processed in the desired timeframes.
  • Managed the CAPEX transactions under EPP through monitoring and liaising with multiple stakeholders/departments.
  • Troubleshoot across multiple one-off issues as they arise and fixing their root cause problems.
  • Influence stakeholders into action.
  • Assist in COVID-19 inventory reconciliation and processing.
  • Assist in the redirection of workload with the closure of an operational office.

Purchasing Officer

Thiess Pty Ltd
01.2014 - 05.2018
  • Produced and delivered JDE training to over 150 Thiess employees at Solomon Mine Site. This included all levels of the project from Project Manager through to the site administrators.
  • Successfully developed training material, project timelines and then delivered the transition of five (5) new mining projects to Thiess systems within a 6 month period.
  • Transitioned the Purchasing function of Prominent Hill Mine Site from Adelaide to Brisbane.
  • Expert level execution and monitoring of all regular purchasing duties across multiple mine sites simultaneously around Australia.
  • Assisted in the transition to a centralised purchasing model for Thiess.

Purchasing Officer/Warehouse Supervisor

Auslec Toowoomba
02.2012 - 12.2013
  • Developed, updated and draft new procedures regarding work processes in line with company and mining regulations.
  • Resolved 30,000+ Accounts Payable/Supplier discrepancies.
  • Demonstrated a high-level of procurement operational knowledge through the implementation of several significant business processes.
  • Appointed Purchasing 2IC during transition period Oct 2014-Feb 2016.
  • Created reports to analyse current processes to use to influence change across the business.
  • Source, select and negotiate for the best purchase package in terms of quality, price, departures, deliveries, and services with suppliers.
  • Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.

Purchasing Officer/Warehouse Supervisor

Auslec Toowoomba
02.2012 - 12.2013
  • Maintain complete updated purchasing records/data and pricing in the system.
  • Supervisor for a team of six (6) full time employees.
  • Develop training material and upskill all direct reports.
  • Coordinate with multiple departments to draft scopes of work suitable for delivery to suppliers for quotations to be used for tender submissions.
  • Monitor and co-ordinate deliveries of items to site to achieve site planning targets as well as managing supplier's performance against DIFOT.
  • Plan and manage inventory levels of materials or products.

Project Facilitator

Auslec Toowoomba
07.2011 - 02.2012
  • Worked across all New Hope Group mining sites and liaising with multiple departments and levels of management to complete work.
  • Working autonomously.
  • Reporting to management on projects status and tracking regarding timelines.
  • Assessing current workers and developing principles to create more LEAN work environments.
  • Multi-tasking different warehousing projects across multiple New Hope Group mining projects.
  • Investigating Australian Standards and implementing change management processes.

New Acland Account manager/ Warehouse Assistant

Auslec Toowoomba
05.2010 - 07.2011
  • Processing orders and verifying prices.
  • Back Order Reporting and follow-up.
  • Booking transport and freight requirements.
  • Meeting required KPI's including DIFOT, sales growth and branch budgets.
  • Back filled the mining store person role at New Acland Coal.

Internal Sales / Sales Reps Assistant

Downs Office Equipment
06.2008 - 05.2010
  • Part of the mining deployment team that would assemble customer orders in remote mining offices.
  • Input customer order into the system both fax and telephone orders.
  • Liaise with purchasing officer to generate accurate product delivery dates. DIFOT reporting.
  • Prepare quotes for customers.

Education

Situational Leadership SLII - Leadership

Blanchard Australia
10-2024

Building Blue Management Training - Management

Thiess Pty Ltd
Brisbane, QLD
01.2016

Mining Supervisor (Formerly S1, S2, S3) - Management

OHSA
Brisbane, QLD
01.2013

Mining Induction Resources RTO Standard 11 - Mining

OHSA
Brisbane, QLD
01.2013

Certificate II - Warehousing & Sales

Axiom College
01.2011

Skills

  • Contract Management

  • Stakeholder Engagement

  • Contract negotiation

  • Commercial Acumen

  • Contract drafting

  • Process management

  • Governance facilitation

  • Cost control

  • Supply chain procurement

  • Legal compliance

Websites

Accomplishments

  • Streamlined contract drafting processes by implementing a new Contract Management Software, reducing turnaround times and digitising previously manual workflows. The solution introduced real-time tracking, enhanced transparency, and leveraged AI-driven collaboration across departments, significantly improving operational efficiency.

Timeline

Contracts Manager

Hastings Deering (Australia) Limited
02.2024 - Current

Business Analyst

Thiess Pty Ltd
03.2023 - 01.2024

Finance and Procurement Specialist – North America

Thiess Pty Ltd
02.2022 - 03.2023

Contracts Officer

Thiess Pty Ltd
01.2021 - 02.2022

Supply Chain Finance Officer

Thiess Pty Ltd
06.2018 - 12.2020

Purchasing Officer

Thiess Pty Ltd
01.2014 - 05.2018

Purchasing Officer/Warehouse Supervisor

Auslec Toowoomba
02.2012 - 12.2013

Purchasing Officer/Warehouse Supervisor

Auslec Toowoomba
02.2012 - 12.2013

Project Facilitator

Auslec Toowoomba
07.2011 - 02.2012

New Acland Account manager/ Warehouse Assistant

Auslec Toowoomba
05.2010 - 07.2011

Internal Sales / Sales Reps Assistant

Downs Office Equipment
06.2008 - 05.2010

Certificate II - Warehousing & Sales

Axiom College

Situational Leadership SLII - Leadership

Blanchard Australia

Building Blue Management Training - Management

Thiess Pty Ltd

Mining Supervisor (Formerly S1, S2, S3) - Management

OHSA

Mining Induction Resources RTO Standard 11 - Mining

OHSA

Highlighted Abilities

  • A broad high-level knowledge across procurement, purchasing(transactional), accounts payable, inventory and finance processes.
  • Demonstrated expert skills, abilities, and experience with JD Edwards (JDE).
  • Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
  • Work with stakeholders to draft, design and implement more effective work processes and policies.
  • A strong desire to lead and adapt to change with the use of new technology and strategies.
  • Data analysis across the full end to end, Procure to Pay process.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively across different conflicting projects.
  • Liaise and coordinate with stakeholders at all levels of the business/departments.
  • High level proficiency of the Microsoft suite including Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, Teams as well as an understanding of Power BI functions.

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