Andrew Paul Stevenson
SYDNEY,Australia
Summary
Results-oriented professional with 20 years in procurement and logistics. Expertise in optimizing operational processes and driving efficiencies that align with business goals. Experienced in commercial negotiation and supplier development, leveraging strong communication skills to foster collaboration and innovation.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Delivery Driver
Core Link Logistics
06.2026 - Current
- Delivered packages promptly to various locations while ensuring safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate logs of deliveries and vehicle inspections daily.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch and customers to resolve delivery issues.
Global Sourcing SME
ASDA Stores Limited
Leeds, UK
02.2024 - 10.2025
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to co-ordinate development of new e-Procurement system
- User access script writing, testing and delivery against predefined critical path timelines
- Cross functional working with commercial, supply chain and finance workstreams to ensure future contract management support systems are fit for purpose
- Develop training materials to support successful new processes and systems roll out
- Liaised with Walmart to co-ordinate Transitional Service Agreement requirements as part of a complex divestiture.
- ASDA Stores Limited (ASDA House, Great Wilson Street, Southbank, Leeds LS115AD UK)
Sourcing & Packaging Specialist
ASDA Stores Limited
Leeds, UK
05.2010 - 10.2025
- Informed procurement planning and sourcing decisions to align with organizational goals.
- Delivered £15million annual savings on multi million pound portfolio.
- Delivered $1million cost savings to category through fact based negotiation strategies.
- Conduct tender processes and source suppliers to effectively meet business needs and fulfil organisational strategy.
- Forecast budgets and plan procurement on a circa $1billion activity to help strategize against business risk and identify areas of opportunity.
- Mitigate supply chain risk through proactive planning and by maintaining stable contracts.
- Develop contract management plans to enhance supplier performance and resolve recurring issues.
- Conduct tender processes and source suppliers to effectively meet business needs and fulfil organisational strategy.
- Established rigorous tracking and reporting frameworks to identify challenges and achieve KPIs.
- ASDA Stores Limited (ASDA House, Great Wilson Street, Southbank, Leeds LS115AD UK)
Import Co-Ordinator
ASDA Stores Limited
Leeds, UK
09.2005 - 05.2010
- Company liaison, monitoring and controlling direct import processes.
- Engaged clients to provide technical assistance in making complicated agreements for special and restricted commodities.
- Analysed import supply issues to facilitate appropriate corrective actions and resolve problems.
- Carried out inventory reconciliations to mitigate circa £1.4million p/a.
- Developed and implemented cost-effective transportation plans to reduce CFS/CFS shipping costs.
- Process Letters of Credit and submit bank documents to facilitate timely and smooth import operations.
- Arrange and participate in meetings with customers to address complaints and resolve logistical challenges.
- Handle consolidated cargo and container movement to guarantee timely deliveries and reduce freight spend by circa £940k p/a.
- ASDA Stores Limited (ASDA House, Great Wilson Street, Southbank, Leeds LS115AD UK)
Special Accounts Executive
Redhead International
Bradford, UK
01.2000 - 09.2005
- Managed top 10 accounts for international freight forwarder.
- Coordinated physical and transactional movement of goods and revenues domestically and globally, ensuring timely delivery and compliance.
- Maintained bonded warehouse, handled import clearance and deferred duties, and kept detailed stock records and tax information for approximately £43 million stock holding.
- Facilitated periodic audits with banks and HMRC to ensure regulatory compliance and financial accuracy.
- Managed team of warehouse operatives.
- Conducted priority planning based on import and export schedules to optimize workflow.
- Implemented efficiency initiatives for pick/pack operations, enhancing workflow and maximizing throughput.
- Redhead International, Dealburn Road, Bradford, BD12 0RG UK
Education
Chartered Institute of Procurement And Supply
CIPS Level 5 Diploma
06.2026 - 07.2026
CIPS Level 4 Diploma -
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
03.2024 - 05.2025
IGD - GAP Negotiator -
Institute of Grocery Distribution
Diploma in Supply Chain Management -
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
Skills
- Shipping document management
- Timeline planning
- Deadline management
- Carefully Coordination inventory management
- Attention to detail
- Ability to multitask
- Verbal and written communication
- Build and maintain relationships
- Active listener
- Influencing communication
- Analytical approach
- Critical thinking
- Risk assessment skills
- Commercial negotiation
- Contract management
- Well-grounded in Supply Chain principles
- International Trade Knowledge
- Research market trends
- Team leadership
- Whole life cycle asset management
- Financial management
- Consideration of cultural customs
- Read and analyse charts
Hobbies and Interests
- Practised karate for over 35 years and have been teaching for over 20 years.
- Love to travel whether it be on business or pleasure.
- Good food / Good company - whether it be eating in or eating out with my wife Kath.
Timeline
Delivery Driver
Core Link Logistics
06.2026 - Current
Chartered Institute of Procurement And Supply
CIPS Level 5 Diploma
06.2026 - 07.2026
CIPS Level 4 Diploma -
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
03.2024 - 05.2025
Global Sourcing SME
ASDA Stores Limited
02.2024 - 10.2025
Sourcing & Packaging Specialist
ASDA Stores Limited
05.2010 - 10.2025
Import Co-Ordinator
ASDA Stores Limited
09.2005 - 05.2010
Special Accounts Executive
Redhead International
01.2000 - 09.2005
IGD - GAP Negotiator -
Institute of Grocery Distribution
Diploma in Supply Chain Management -
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport