Emmanuel Usman
Brassall,QLD
Summary
Dependable Procurement Specialist with a background in supply chain and achieving deliverables in key projects to main stakeholders. Supplier performance management with cost identification and resolution experience. Holds great business partnerships by achieving best outcomes for both Rheinmetall Defence Australia and its Suppliers. Considered an enthusiastic employee with great negotiation and decision making skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Specialist
Rheinmetall Defence Australia
Redbank, QLD
07.2021 - Current
- From AGSVA - obtained Australian Government Baseline Security Clearance effective from 09/05/2022.
- Performing efficient end to end supply chain activities from Request for Quote/Tender, business evaluation, recommendation to Sourcing Board, agreement/CES establishment/maintenance, Purchase Order, delivery.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration and intelligent questioning skills related to German design and engineering.
- Contract work with Legal and Commercial department involving outlier agreements, DOSOs, Extensions, NDAs, Commercial Compliance.
- Managed inter work relationships with key stakeholders to deliver key outcomes in various RDA projects including Boxer Land400 Phase 2, Heavy Weapons Carrier, American Rheinmetall Vehicle (ARV), Logistics Land121.
- Conducted market research to find new capabilities in sheet metal fabrication which can deliver cost effective solutions to both the supplier and RDA.
- Data management in SAP S4 Hana and SAP PN6 to stay in compliance with audit requirements.
- Support Quality Audit team with operational assessments at suppliers - performing cost benefit analysis on supplier production and identifying potential savings.
Commodity Buyer
Volvo Group Australia
Wacol, QLD
08.2012 - 07.2021
- Identified, researched and assessed quality of potential vendors that comply with Volvo’s global standards.
- Implemented proposals and contracts for compliance with specifications.
- Assembled specifications to obtain competitive bids for Sheet Metal commodities from simple brackets to complex battery boxes.
- Used Company built Global Purchasing Software (GPS) to track, compare and assess relative advantages of competing bids.
- Evaluated proposals from up to 20 vendors (local and international/regional) to determine and recommend most viable option to the business.
- Communicated with suppliers to negotiate best pricing on sheet metal fabricated parts.
- Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store locations while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations.
- Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
- Conducted market research to find more capabilities and studied innovations in sheet metal manufacturing to identify potential savings such as automated robot welders that can work longer shifts, accommodating larger volume while keeping production costs at sustainable levels.
- Growing the local supply chain network, identifying and vetting potential suppliers.
Supplier Relationship Manager
Volvo Group Australia
Wacol, QLD
05.2008 - 08.2012
- Worked with Production and Logistics departments to facilitate communication and deliver personalized solutions to suppliers.
- Developed and cultivated lucrative supplier relationships with both new and existing vendors through effective communication and exemplary interpersonal skills.
- Transcended requirements on consistent basis to minimise downtime on the production line.
- Trained suppliers on available technological tools, enabling development and implementation of solutions to improve the supply chain.
Education
Bachelor Of Applied Arts - Political Science And Government
University of Queensland
St. Lucia 1997
Post Graduate Certificate - Commerce And Information Technology
University of Queensland
St. Lucia2009
Post Graduate Diploma - Business Administration
University of Queensland
St. Lucia 12.2012
Skills
- Advanced planning
- Negotiation
- Channel Development
- Sourcing Strategies
- Cost modeling
- Professional Services Strategic Sourcing
- Key performance indicators
- Procurement
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Goods procurement
- Vendor negotiation
- Competitor analysis
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Exchange
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- SAP Ariba/Fiori/S4Hana
Accomplishments
- Created and delivered critical bid costs for the Millennium Gun Project and C2 Workstation Projects
- Parts tracking with order maintenance for the ARV project.
- Created Delivery Precision KPI for suppliers and resolved part shortages which helped supplier delivery performance not just for Volvo but for their other customers.
- Collaborated with team of engineers and suppliers in the development of Australia Master Plan. Aim and result was a saving of $500 AUD on every Mack Truck.
Additional Information
References
- Timon Biere - Procurement Category Manager at Urban Utilities
Email: Timon.biere@outlook.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timonbiere
- Olivia Tarchetti - Category Manager, Directs at Knauff, Australia
Email: Olivia.tarchetti@hotmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-tarchetti-76044316
- Edney Ferreira - Quality Manager at Bradken XuZhou China
Email: edneyferreira@hotmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edneyferreira
- Eva O’Brien - Procurement Management Australia
Email: EvaGray85@outlook.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eva-o-brien-3a284798
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Non work related activities
- swimming
- cycling
- running
- cooking
- endurance sports eg, Ironman, Ultrarunning
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Address
24 Sandhurst Place
Brassall 4305
Queensland
Timeline
Procurement Specialist
Rheinmetall Defence Australia
07.2021 - Current
Commodity Buyer
Volvo Group Australia
08.2012 - 07.2021
Supplier Relationship Manager
Volvo Group Australia
05.2008 - 08.2012
Post Graduate Diploma - Business Administration
University of Queensland
Post Graduate Certificate - Commerce And Information Technology
University of Queensland
Bachelor Of Applied Arts - Political Science And Government
University of Queensland