Amy-Renee Hovorka
Sydney,NSW
Summary
A strategic and results-driven leader with 20+years of global experience driving growth and transformation across diverse industries in Australia and the Middle East. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, optimize operations, and deliver significant cost savings and revenue increases. Expertise in general management, procurement, innovation and change management, with a strong record of exceeding targets and creating value.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Expert Client Advisor
GLG
Sydney, NSW
10.2024 - Current
- Provide expert advice and tailored solutions to clients, consistently exceeding expectations.
- Evaluate market conditions and recommend strategies to enhance clients' financial goals.
- Deliver timely and effective service, building strong customer relationships.
Chief Executive Officer
Flame Thrower Consulting Pty Ltd
Sydney, NSW
11.2013 - 10.2024
- Founded and led a successful innovation and procurement consultancy, delivering transformative solutions to clients.
- Strategized and implemented operational revitalization plans, leveraging emerging industry trends.
- Secured Innovate NSW grants and funding from the NSW Mental Health Innovation Fund Program.
- Two-time entrepreneur with Innovation-Firebug, an open innovation marketplace, and ProcMarket Inc, a global services talent management platform.
- Developed the vision, strategy, design and managed the build of a web-based application built on Ruby on Rails to commercial reality.
Director Supplier Development
NSW Ministry of Health
Sydney, NSW
02.2016 - 12.2016
- Led and facilitated the development and implementation of supplier development strategies, identifying and capturing innovation within the supply chain.
- Developed policy, governance, and processes for co-developing innovation within the government framework.
- Managed strategy development and deployment, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
Innovation Strategy Senior Manager
Westpac
Sydney, NSW
04.2013 - 11.2013
- Led innovation strategy development and implementation within the enterprise sourcing function.
- Conducted workshops, facilitated communication, and analyzed competitor activities to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.
Procurement and Innovation Manager
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
01.2009 - 03.2013
- Led the procurement organization in adopting strategic procurement practices as a founding member of the university.
- Managed a $17 million operating budget, reducing budget variance from 30% to 8%.
- Led a strategic review of the Research Supply Chain Management contract valued at $1 billion.
- Coordinated activities across departments, negotiated high-value contracts, and streamlined supply chain management for cost reduction and efficiency.
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Ampol
Sydney, NSW
07.2008 - 12.2008
- Led the aggressive revenue expansion plan by cutting recurrent costs by $106 million over 3 years, contributing to a 15% increase in share price.
- Developed and implemented strategic purchasing procedures and control systems.
- Liaised with internal and external stakeholders to identify and leverage contract value opportunities.
Senior Consultant
Capgemini
Sydney, NSW
08.2006 - 07.2008
- Provided supply chain management and procurement transformation consulting services.
- Exceeded customer requirements with accurate and deliverable solutions.
- Identified key areas for improvement and implemented plans to address them.
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Department of Commerce
Sydney, NSW
06.2000 - 08.2006
- Analyzed spend data to identify and execute cost-savings, cost-avoidance and value analysis opportunities.
- Administered agreements by negotiating contracts, change orders, executing contract extensions and resolving administrative issues.
- Delivered procurement impact savings exceeding $3M objectives and delivering over 300% over expectations
Education
MBA -
10-2011
BBA - Manufacturing Engineering
03-2001
Skills
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- General Management
- Business Development B2B B2C
- Operations & Financial Management
- Fix-its &Turnarounds
- Business Start-ups
- Private Equity & Venture Capital
- Transformation & Change Management
- Project Management
- Product Development
- Manufacturing
- Business Process Reengineering
- Customer Engagement
- Strategic Stakeholder Management & Lobbying
Certification
- MCIPS by Chartered Institute for Procurement and Supply
Accomplishments
Financial Performance & Cost Optimisation:
- Increased share price by ~15% at Ampol by cutting recurrent costs by $106M over 3 years. Exceeding target by 343%
- Secured $12.4M in savings for NSW Government against a $2.4M target.
- Reduced budget variance from 30% to 8% at KAUST
Supply Chain Transformation & Innovation
- Restructured and renegotiated a $1B global supply chain contract at KAUST, increasing customer satisfaction.
- Led rapid growth of the supply chain function at KAUST, expanding the team from 28 to 108 people.
- Introduced an interactive platform for visualizing the supply chain for Innovation-Firebug.
- Developed policy and governance for innovation co-development at NSW Ministry of Health
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Founding member of KAUST, the world's largest start-up organization in 2010.
- Managed a $30M infrastructure development spend for projects with the Department of Education.
- Received industry endorsements for leadership, innovation, and strategic prowess.
Obstacles Removed
- Poor supply chain strategy and ineffective vendor management.
- Inadequate risk management and compliance adherence.
- Inefficient systems, policies, and procedures.
- Retardant cultures and lack of staff engagement.
- Wasteful P&L management and inadequate product development.
Leadership Style
- Highly collaborative and engaging, empowering teams through interactive meetings and workshops.
- Invests in developing leaders, fostering trust, and promoting accountability.
- Leads from the front line, ensuring quality and driving results.
Timeline
Expert Client Advisor - GLG
10.2024 - Current
Director Supplier Development - NSW Ministry of Health
02.2016 - 12.2016
Chief Executive Officer - Flame Thrower Consulting Pty Ltd
11.2013 - 10.2024
Innovation Strategy Senior Manager - Westpac
04.2013 - 11.2013
Procurement and Innovation Manager - King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
01.2009 - 03.2013
Strategic Sourcing Manager - Ampol
07.2008 - 12.2008
Senior Consultant - Capgemini
08.2006 - 07.2008
Strategic Sourcing Manager - Department of Commerce
06.2000 - 08.2006
Macquarie University - MBA,
Western Sydney University - BBA, Manufacturing Engineering
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