Kerry Scott
Graceville,Qld
Summary
A professional leader experienced in procurement, manufacturing, distribution, logistics, and finance who is focused on sustainable value delivery, continuous end to end process improvement, and staff development. Commercial and operational strengths have been built working with, and leading teams in strategic and operational procurement, customer service, scheduling, supply chain, distribution and administration across multiple business models globally, nationally and regionally. An open and honest all-round leader who thrives on challenge, works collaboratively, delivers with integrity and resilience, respects all stakeholders, and understands the importance of building a positive and rewarding workplace culture. Key skills include all facets of operational and strategic procurement including source to contract, P2P, local and global sourcing, supply chain management, strategic planning and development, contract negotiation and management, team building and development, governance and compliance and resource planning.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Management Contractor
Urban Utilities
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Review, update and develop corporate services procurement in alignment with Urban Utilities policy and processes.
Strategic Enablement Specialist
Aurizon (Contract)
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Lead and advise on procurement and supply chain governance and regulatory compliance
- Establish best practice programs for procurement including implementation and education
- Work with executive leadership for board approval of FY2023 Modern Slavery Statement.
Group Manager Operational Procurement
Boral Construction Materials Limited (Australia)
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Lead the development of a structured operational procurement and P2P process in alignment with the transition from Oracle systems to SAP.
- Drive and manage the change required for a scaled transition from a centralised purchasing model to a de-centralised model.
- Establish and development of buyers’ groups internally and externally
- Management and development of the procurement governance and compliance team for sites nationally.
Director Procurement & Supply Chain
Boral Industries North America
07.2018 - 06.2021
- Develop the maturity of the procurement function establishing a team of procurement professionals and buyers across each division
- Lead the implementation of consistent policy and process across all divisions
- Deliver cost savings at both strategic and operational levels
- Ensure best practice supply chain operations.
Regional Procurement Manager Qld
Boral Limited Australia
05.2011 - 06.2018
- Lead the Queensland Procurement team and Queensland Purchasing Team to deliver targeted savings across regional and national strategic categories and best in class purchasing
- Develops and mentors the Queensland procurement team including managers, specialists, buyers and purchasing officers
- Delivers value improvement programs in collaboration with Boral businesses and operational sites.
Supply Support Team Leader
Ausco Modular Pty Limited
11.2009 - 05.2011
- Review the full P2P process, recommend and implement changes.
National Purchasing and Logistics Manager
Australian Wood Panels Pty Limited
05.2007 - 06.2009
- Management of warehouse operations, specification and sourcing of imported products, and the management of the administration team
Customer Service & Demand Manager
Boral Plywood
01.2004 - 05.2007
- Full integration of the management of scheduling for the veneer and plywood mills from log to finished product
- Management of the customer service and despatch teams.
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing
- Procure to Pay
- Contract Management
- Governance & Compliance
- Team Leadership & Development
- ERP systems - SAP, Oracle, Maximo
Development
- Australian Graduate School Management (University NSW) - Executive Leadership and Development
- Shaping Strategy to Create Value - General Managers Certification
- Griffith University - Creative & Professional Writing
- APICS Certification - Supply Chain
- Master Planning of Resources Detailed Scheduling and Planning Strategic Management of Operations
- Sales & Operations Planning
References
Available on request
Timeline
Strategic Enablement Specialist
Aurizon (Contract)
04.2023 - 03.2024
Procurement Management Contractor
Urban Utilities
04.2023 - 06.2024
Group Manager Operational Procurement
Boral Construction Materials Limited (Australia)
06.2021 - 12.2022
Director Procurement & Supply Chain
Boral Industries North America
07.2018 - 06.2021
Regional Procurement Manager Qld
Boral Limited Australia
05.2011 - 06.2018
Supply Support Team Leader
Ausco Modular Pty Limited
11.2009 - 05.2011
National Purchasing and Logistics Manager
Australian Wood Panels Pty Limited
05.2007 - 06.2009
Customer Service & Demand Manager
Boral Plywood
01.2004 - 05.2007
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