Nicholas Slattery
Perth
Summary
Dedicated professional with a history of successfully meeting company and professional targets. Develops and executes category and commodity strategies, negotiates and awards supplier contracts and conducts commodity and supplier business reviews. Improves company profitability, asset management performance and supports improved customer delivery through thoughtful supply base network design.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sourcing & Category Manager
Metro Trains Melbourne
07.2022 - 09.2024
- Developed detailed sales forecasts based on historical data, allowing for proactive inventory management decisions.
- Monitored industry trends to identify new business opportunities and emerging product categories for expansion.
- Reduced inventory costs through effective vendor negotiations and optimizing product assortments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop promotional campaigns that effectively increased category awareness and sales growth.
- Enhanced supplier relationships through regular communication and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Benchmarked category performance against industry standards, identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted initiatives.
- Liaised with [Type] leaders to address supplier performance issues and develop solutions.
- Identified and reported key performance indicators to define successful category management.
- Researched, prepared for and led supplier negotiation process for managed category.
- Visited supplier offices and plants to investigate facilities and capacity to meet quality requirements, specifications and delivery dates.
- Established strong rapport with suppliers, leading to favorable contract terms and better access to exclusive products or promotions.
- Reduced business risk by improving contract coverage for suppliers in spend category.
- Achieved cost savings by identifying and eliminating inefficiencies in supply chain.
- Developed and implemented category strategies to align with corporate objectives, substantially increasing efficiency.
- Improved supplier performance with rigorous evaluation and feedback mechanisms.
Regional Category Manager
CSL
01.2019 - 07.2022
- Developed detailed forecasts based on historical data, allowing for proactive inventory management decisions.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of products, ensuring optimal mix between high-margin items and cost-effective options for customers.
- Monitored industry trends to identify new business opportunities and emerging product categories for expansion.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop promotional campaigns that effectively increased category awareness and sales growth.
- Enhanced supplier relationships through regular communication and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Reduced inventory costs through effective vendor negotiations and optimizing product assortments.
- Benchmarked category performance against industry standards, identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted initiatives.
- Led cross-functional project teams in the launch of new product lines, resulting in successful category expansion efforts.
- Liaised with Operational Leaders to address supplier performance issues and develop solutions.
- Monitored market to capitalize on latest trends.
- Partnered with buyers to develop category-appropriate order frequency for spend under management.
- Identified and reported key performance indicators to define successful category management.
- Visited supplier offices and plants to investigate facilities and capacity to meet quality requirements, specifications and delivery dates.
- Established strong rapport with suppliers, leading to favorable contract terms and better access to exclusive products or promotions.
- Mitigated business risk and improved customer lead times through thoughtful supplier network design.
- Assisted in conducting audits of key suppliers and monitored supplier performance.
- Reduced business risk by improving contract coverage for suppliers in spend category.
- Enhanced supplier relationships by negotiating contracts that improved terms and reduced costs.
- Reduced lead times by optimizing logistics and supplier collaboration, ensuring faster product availability.
- Initiated partnerships with technology providers to leverage cutting-edge solutions for inventory management.
- Streamlined procurement processes, reducing time-to-market for new product introductions.
- Conducted comprehensive market analysis to identify trends and adjust product offerings accordingly.
- Achieved cost savings by identifying and eliminating inefficiencies in supply chain.
- Developed sustainability criteria for product selection, aligning with corporate social responsibility goals.
- Drove innovation introducing new technology that captured emerging market trends.
- Implemented data analysis tools for better forecasting, significantly improving accuracy.
- Conducted market research to identify new opportunities and target markets.
- Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data, and budget factors.
Global Sourcing Graduate
CSL
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Education
BBA - Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Curtin University
Perth, WA01.2017
Kepnoe - Treoge Project Management Course
PMBOK Project Management
Scotwork Advanced Negotiation
The Faculty Future Leaders Course
The Faculty Sustainability Course
Contract Management
Change Management
Skills
- Category Plan Development and Execution
- Strategic Sourcing
- Project Management & Change Management
- Negotiation & Contract Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Supplier Business Reviews and Performance Tracking
- Initiative ideations focused Sustainability, Technology and Supply Chain optimization
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Data Analytics & Advanced Microsoft Office Capability
- Risk Assessments and Mitigation
- Market Analysis
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Excellent Communication
- Team Collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Sourcing & Category Manager
Metro Trains Melbourne
07.2022 - 09.2024
Regional Category Manager
CSL
01.2019 - 07.2022
Global Sourcing Graduate
CSL
01.2017 - 01.2019
BBA - Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Curtin University
Kepnoe - Treoge Project Management Course
PMBOK Project Management
Scotwork Advanced Negotiation
The Faculty Future Leaders Course
The Faculty Sustainability Course
Contract Management
Change Management
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