MARK TREACY
Procurement
Bendigo,VIC
Summary
With excellent organisational abilities and a keen eye for detail, my progressive career in procurement spans more than a decade and has involved career roles with Thales Australia, Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd., and Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) Ltd. I have been described by referees as being reliable, productive and professional with a strong understanding of procurement, materials, contract management and negotiation. I pride myself on my ability to build strong working relationships with managers and colleagues alike, alongside suppliers, vendors and buyers. I understand the importance of communications and interpersonal skills acknowledging it as a critical element of my achievements. My professionalism, expertise and ability to understand both individual’s and business’s needs, is at the core of my successful stakeholder engagement. With my track record for excellence and commitment to a job well done, I am confident of my capacity to exceed expectations in my next professional appointment. I have a strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement, and proven proficiency in successful leadership and people management. I understand the need to adhere to governance, legislative requirements, alongside site and business processes and procedures. A loyal and committed employee, I am adaptable and capable of responding to critical changes in business needs. I work well within a multi-disciplinary team and take direction well, with the aptitude to liaise with management to discuss the best course of action, analyse and problem solve where required. A project leader, I enjoy encouraging my team and our combined skillset to advance business efficiencies and processes. I’m committed to supporting management to ensure strong procurement and contracts proficiencies within the business. Additionally, I have strong computer and administrative skills, which add to my capability in a contracts and procurement management role. My family and I are happy to relocate for the next career opportunity.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
12
12
Certifications
Work History
Landscaper
Self-employeed
Bendigo, VIC
01.2024 - Current
- Preferred Contractor which provides specialized landscaping and maintenance projects for Domain
Country Club Living Retirement Village. - Providing Maintenance and Landscaping requirements for the private 208 villas in the
retirement villages. - Enhanced landscape aesthetics by designing and implementing effective grounds management plans.
- Developed strong relationships with clients and vendors, leading to increased referrals and repeat business.
- Maintained a well-groomed appearance of the grounds by scheduling regular mowing, trimming, and pruning tasks.
- Managed vendor relationships for sourcing materials, equipment, and services needed for grounds maintenance tasks.
- Spearheaded the implementation of innovative landscaping solutions that resulted in increased property value and overall visual appeal.
Materials Manager
Thales Australia
01.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Australia Thales Australia is a primary Defence contractor for the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Thales Australia is best known for its naval ship repair operations.
- Coordination and Leadership of the ACPB Materials Support Operations including:
- Codification and Cataloguing; Inventory Management and Control; Inventory Replenishment; Repairable and Ratable Management; Inventory Disposals; Logistics Assessment; Obsolescence Management
- Meeting the Materials Support Requirements, and provision of deliverables identified in the ACPB ISS Contract;
- Ensuring compliance of Materials Support activities with applicable Defence instructions and requirements;
- Point of contact for Materials Support Operations for the ACPB Programme.
- Preparation, execution and maintenance of the Inventory Investment Plan (IIP).
- Working with the Supply Support Analyst ensuring supply chain and inventory analysis, ensuring Enterprise Inventory Holdings are optimised with programme requirements and client expectations. Including using forward planning and forecasts to ensure that Demand Satisfaction Rates required under the contract met.
- Transition of Thales managed inventory to JLU-N
- Managing the Enterprise Inventory Holdings and replenishment at the Thales Nebo Road facility.
- Inventory Control and Replenishment of PBSPO/ Enterprise inventories
- Materials Support activities including establishing tasks, objectives, and priorities and assigning these activities, to achieve the agreed outcomes and deliverables;
- Ensuring that the Materials Support capability provides timely and effective support to other departments across the Program(s);
- Driving the Obsolescence Management process, including ensuring timely resolutions to issues are achieved, using the TSUB process and Managing the support of ILS and Engineering where Engineering changes are required.
- Personnel management and team leadership of six officers - Procurement, Materials Support, Repairables, Purchasing & Returns
- Controlling Materials and Inventory budgets, liaising with customers, collaborating with the Commercial and Finance departments - discussing strategies and ensure the financial and overall success of the program through:
- Reviewing and interpreting budgetary information and financial data;
- Monitoring expenses and performing cost-benefit analysis; and
- Assessing and managing financial risks.
- Building relationships with both internal and external parties through effective communication, to develop trust and a good working relationship with counterparts in the customer’s organisation to ensure a rapid resolution of issues that may arise;
- Liaising closely with the Maintenance, Asset Management, Engineering, Supply Chain and Workshops Managers to ensure an integrated Maintenance and Execution regime in support of objectives;
- Liaising with external companies and other third parties within the Supply Chain;
- Working with the Quality Manager, quality control and documentation process. Comply with quality procedures and contribute to continuous improvement aspects of the Program;
- Adhering to OHS and Environmental policies, frameworks and work practices
- Ensuring compliance with security policies, regulations and procedures determined by Thales to protect the company, its assets and people and its interests
Materials, Repairable and Services Procurement Officer
Thales Australia
03.2018 - 12.2021
- Company Overview: Australia Thales Australia is a primary Defence contractor for the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Thales Australia is best known for its naval ship repair operations.
- Managing Service and Materials for Maintenance Periods for the Patrol Boats
- Managing all materials procured Domestically and Internationally for restocking the Warehouses in Darwin and Cairns
- Utilising CINCOM (Thales) and MILIS (Department of Defence) which is are ERP systems used for procurement and invoicing tasks
- Liaising with vendors and managing expectations and ensuring the timely delivery of material and service
- Providing efficient procurement solutions for goods and services
- Managing supply delivery performance, e.g. expediting and responding to invoice queries and discrepancies
- Contributing to a safety-first culture and adhering always to WHS policy and procedure
- Achievements:
- Selected to manage vendors and provide fixed pricing as part of our ACPB project. In this capacity, I have demonstrated considerable time management and task prioritisation skills. I manage more than 170 vendors and approximately 4000-line items which require pricing. I also help to manage the Obsolescence of Materials.
- Quickly settled into the Defence environment and have obtained an excellent understanding relating to military protocols. I also obtained my Department of Defence Clearance.
- Amongst the team, I am well-liked and respected as a reliable professional who thrives under pressure and can be counted on.
- In all performance feedback since commencing in this role, I have been commended for my contribution and efforts.
Purchasing Officer
Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd.
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Company Overview: With mining jurisdictions in Canada and Australia, Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. is a mid-tier gold producer.
- Providing efficient procurement solutions for goods and services
- Undertaking procurement for capital and sustaining capital projects using PRONTO Xi
- Managing supply delivery performance including expediting, invoice queries and discrepancies using PRONTO Xi
- Liaising with Logistics and Supply Operations on a daily basis to ensure the timely delivery of material and service
- Performing safety interactions with contractors and permanent staff members
- Providing cost saving initiatives such as consolidating vendors and deliveries, also identifying vendors for Master Agreements
- Achievements:
- Selected as the Procurement Lead for the rebranding of the company from Newmarket Gold to Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd.
- Demonstrated the ability to multi-task and organise my time, to ensure the timely completion of all work.
- Displayed impeccable attention-to-detail and amongst the team, I was well-liked and respected as a professional who could be depended upon.
- Commended in all performance reviews for my efforts and dedication in this capacity.
Purchasing Officer
Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) Ltd.
03.2006 - 05.2015
- Company Overview: A subsidiary of the Rio Tinto Group, Energy Resources of Australia is one of the world’s largest uranium producers.
- Providing efficient procurement solutions for goods and services
- Undertaking procurement for capital and sustaining capital projects using SAP
- Managing supply delivery performance including expediting, invoices queries and discrepancies using SAP
- Conducting regular reviews of contract documentation to ensure full compliance with corporate requirements and identifying opportunities for improvements
- PILS – process improvement leader for purchase to pay
- Delivering training to and supporting personnel in the use of SAP software
- Undertaking the duties of Process Coordinator for new vendor creation, continuous vendor relationship management and frequently seeking new and potential vendors
- Supporting contractor management system, Fieldglass
- Liaising with logistics and supply operations on a daily basis to ensure the timely delivery of material and service requirements to guarantee customer satisfaction
- Responsibility for bulk commodity freight orders, collating delivery dockets and receipting of services into SAP
- Managing purchasing, maintenance, disposal of fleet vehicles and other assets
- Participating in regular health, safety and environment meetings
- Performing safety interactions with contractors and permanent staff members
- Participating in operating excellence and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensuring compliance with all RIO Tinto and ERA values, code of conduct, policies and procedures
- Achievements:
- Established solid working rapport with all managers and colleagues, which creates a positive and productive workplace.
- Demonstrated the ability to work well under pressure, meeting all deadlines without compromising on quality or detail.
- Quickly learnt the systems, processes and procedures central to the role, establishing the ability to work independently soon after starting in the position.
- Ensured a positive and productive contribution in team and individual scenarios, as a hardworking professional.
- Consistently received positive feedback in all performance reviews, commending me on my dedication to the position and the achievement of favourable outcomes.
Senior Supply Officer/Purchasing Officer
Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) Ltd.
03.2003 - 03.2006
- Company Overview: A subsidiary of the Rio Tinto Group, Energy Resources of Australia is one of the world’s largest uranium producers.
- Purchasing goods and services
- Providing daily supervision of five warehouse staff
- Preparing RFQ documents for the application of purchasing goods and services using MIMS software
- Stocktaking and investigating and reconciling stock comprising of 30,000-line items
- Preparing and loading daily uranium shipments and general freight
- Assisting with the training of Indigenous and Non-Indigenous employees
- Coordinating the transportation of cargo
- Managing bulk oil supplies
- Safely operating all forklifts up to 32 tonne
- Issuing warehouse stock
- Using computer software including (MIMS), Microsoft Word 2000 and Excel
- Manifesting and documenting all cargo
- Achievements:
- Adapted quickly to remote life at the ERA Range Mine in Jabiru.
- Initially employed to undertake warehousing duties and was then moved into purchasing in recognition of my hard work.
- In recognition of my high performance, I was delegated the additional tasks of supervising the warehouse staff and training employees. In both of these duties, I performed exceptionally well.
- Effectively managed my time, prioritising tasks as required in order to meet deadlines.
- Developed great working rapport with all management and colleagues, as an easygoing and hardworking employee.
- Complied at all times with WHS policy and procedure, achieving a blemish-free safety record.
- Received positive performance feedback throughout the duration of my employment.
Education
Year 12 -
Renmark High School
Renmark, SA01.1988
Skills
Purchasing
Certification
NT Driver’s Licence
Career summary prior to 2003
- 2003: Labourer – Contract Work NT Pre Stressing – Darwin, NT
- 2002 – 2003: Leading Hand/Machinery Operator Kangara Foods - Paringa, SA
Timeline
Landscaper
Self-employeed
01.2024 - Current
Materials Manager
Thales Australia
01.2022 - Current
Materials, Repairable and Services Procurement Officer
Thales Australia
03.2018 - 12.2021
Purchasing Officer
Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd.
09.2016 - 09.2017
Purchasing Officer
Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) Ltd.
03.2006 - 05.2015
Senior Supply Officer/Purchasing Officer
Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) Ltd.
03.2003 - 03.2006
Year 12 -
Renmark High School