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Senthu Jegasothy

West Pennant Hills,NSW

Summary

I am a senior leader that started my career in Marketing before spending over 12 years in Procurement and more recently in Operations working across multiple spend categories, leading teams and setting up greenfield functions. I have worked in large complex organisations with local and regional reporting accountability priding myself on stakeholder management at all levels, a skillset that I developed working in internal communications in my early years. My experience has grown to encompass an industrial property portfolio and I have also previously double hatted as a Facilities Manager. I pride myself on working with vendors to form strong trusted partnerships that stand the test of time. A passion for people, strategy, and finding solutions, thriving in environments where I can connect the dots and provide structured insightful advice with a view to ultimately delivering positive outcomes for the business.

Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Operational Strategy & Transformation (including Procurement)

Couriers Please Pty Ltd
02.2023 - Current
  • Reporting to the COO and positioned as 2IC to the COO. As part of the Leadership Team, this role is responsible for scoping, leading and executing a range of Transformational Operational projects, as determined by the business, which will drive CP’s vision, strategy, and customer experience.
  • With 5 reporting team members across operational transformation, procurement, property and sustainability, the role is fast paced that also involves interfacing with Singapore Post, our parent company on a regular basis.
  • Lead operational efficiencies and drive standard processes across operations nationally.
  • Planning, Leading & Managing project deliverables end-to-end to ensure that they are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
  • Oversee and manage the property portfolio including the construction of three brand new Green Star sites built in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth all delivered in 2024.
  • Work with C-Suite leadership on a daily basis.
  • Liaise with Regional (Singapore) Procurement and Sustainability teams.
  • Have improved our service metrics across pick ups and delivery for large enterprise customers.
  • Procured three new green star sites (Sydney, Melbourne and Perth) and was the lead person from Couriers Please overseeing the construction with the developers and builders through to their practical completion.
  • Procurement and oversight on installation of a new $10M parcel sortation machine.
  • Refreshed our 1200 fleet and network scanner fleet.

Head of Procurement & Property

Couriers Please Pty Ltd
04.2022 - 02.2023
  • Company Overview: Couriers Please is a 100% wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore Post that specialises in last mile logistics. With over 800 franchise partners (drivers) and the business has been rapidly expanding with the growth of e-Commerce.
  • My role was to lead vendor cost improvement and governance initiatives whilst also ensuring our ESG strategy lines up with Singapore Posts Scope 1, 2 and 3 targets.
  • In addition with our growth aspirations I lead our Property procurement working with an external partner, taking our internal business requirements that ultimately will end up in brand new Green Star rated facilities.
  • Conduct RFPs across all indirect and direct spend categories.
  • Work with C-Suite leadership on a daily basis.
  • Liaise with Regional (Singapore) Procurement and Sustainability teams.
  • Engage and collaborate with State Managers to consolidate spend where it makes sense.
  • Establish long standing partnerships with vendors that deliver positive outcomes.
  • Submit business cases that go up for approval to leadership both locally and regionally.
  • Couriers Please is a 100% wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore Post that specialises in last mile logistics. With over 800 franchise partners (drivers) and the business has been rapidly expanding with the growth of e-Commerce.
  • Secured internal approval to source our first EV to undertake a 36 month trial for our use case.
  • Opened a brand new 5 Star Green Star rated site on the Gold Coast.
  • Lead working group on Modern Slavery, drafted and submitted our annual statement.
  • Delivered on over $500K worth of savings in a 6 month period.
  • Avoided $100K in penalties for excess usage of MHE during Covid.

National Procurement Manager

Couriers Please Pty Ltd
10.2018 - 03.2022
  • A greenfield Procurement role, main purpose was to establish a function in a low margin business that was growing rapidly.
  • Reporting to the CFO, and dotted line reporting to the VP Procurement in Singapore Post, key responsibilities involved establishment of purchasing policies, conduct RFPs, ensure contract governance and establish a purchase requisition process.
  • Consolidated IT Services with a single vendor and saved $2M on a 5 year agreement.
  • Establishment of a contract register and procurement policies.
  • Supporting roll out of SAP Ariba.
  • Created a contingent labour panel.
  • Engaged vendors and built strong relationships that previously may have not quite existed.
  • Developed strong relationships with internal stakeholders at all levels.

Strategic Sourcing & Facilities Manager ANZ

Medtronic Australasia Pty Ltd
03.2018 - 10.2018
  • Company Overview: Medtronic is the largest medical technology company worldwide, Headquartered out of Minneapolis USA.
  • Double hatted both Procurement and Facilities Management, leading a small team supporting a fast paced business.
  • The role involved liaising with APAC Procurement and Global Facilities teams on a regular basis.
  • Medtronic is the largest medical technology company worldwide, Headquartered out of Minneapolis USA.
  • Rolled out virtual payment card (AMEX) solution to control travel spend.
  • Delivered on capital fit-out projects within budget.
  • Ongoing consolidation of vendors in the Facilities Management and Marketing space.

Indirect Sourcing Lead ANZ

Medtronic Australasia Pty Ltd
08.2016 - 02.2018
  • Reporting into the APAC Sourcing function, the role was a greenfield Procurement opportunity to establish a small team that would drive compliance to purchasing policy and oversee Indirect Spend of $90M USD.
  • A highly complex environment with multiple business units that had their own individual marketing, sales, supply chain and finance teams, my stakeholder management skills I pride myself on were certainly put to the test.
  • Assisted in establishing a Procure to Pay process.
  • Consolidation of Marketing printing vendors, increasing reporting and delivery 15% cost down.
  • Worked with AMEX GBT to pilot the first travel desk for healthcare professionals.

Indirects Procurement Manager South Pacific

BOC Ltd (Linde Group)
11.2015 - 07.2016

Category and Contract Manager

BOC Ltd (Linde Group)
09.2012 - 10.2015

Marketing Specialist Online Communications

BOC Ltd (Linde Group)
01.2010 - 08.2012

Marketing Co-ordinator e-Products

BOC Ltd (Linde Group)
10.2006 - 12.2009

Education

Industrial & Supply Chain Industry Diploma -

Property Council Academy
01.2022

Master of Business - Marketing

Western Sydney University
Sydney
01.2012

Bachelor of Commerce - Economics

Macquarie University
01.2005

Skills

  • Vendor negotiation
  • Procurement management
  • Budget management
  • Contract management
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Team leadership
  • Process improvement
  • Effective communication

Previous Roles

  • Head of Procurement & Property, Couriers Please Pty Ltd, 04/01/22, 02/01/23, Conduct RFPs across all indirect and direct spend categories., Work with C-Suite leadership on a daily basis., Liaise with Regional (Singapore) Procurement and Sustainability teams., Engage and collaborate with State Managers to consolidate spend where it makes sense., Establish long standing partnerships with vendors that deliver positive outcomes., Submit business cases that go up for approval to leadership both locally and regionally., Secured internal approval to source our first EV to undertake a 36 month trial for our use case., Opened a brand new 5 Star Green Star rated site on the Gold Coast., Lead working group on Modern Slavery, drafted and submitted our annual statement., Delivered on over $500K worth of savings in a 6 month period., Avoided $100K in penalties for excess usage of MHE during Covid.
  • National Procurement Manager, Couriers Please Pty Ltd, 10/01/18, 03/01/22, Establish a function in a low margin business that was growing rapidly., Reporting to the CFO, and dotted line reporting to the VP Procurement in Singapore Post., Establishment of purchasing policies, conduct RFPs, ensure contract governance and establish a purchase requisition process., Consolidated IT Services with a single vendor and saved $2M on a 5 year agreement., Establishment of a contract register and procurement policies., Supporting roll out of SAP Ariba., Created a contingent labour panel., Engaged vendors and built strong relationships that previously may have not quite existed., Developed strong relationships with internal stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strategic Sourcing & Facilities Manager ANZ, Medtronic Australasia Pty Ltd, 03/01/18, 10/01/18, Double hatted both Procurement and Facilities Management, leading a small team supporting a fast paced business., Liaising with APAC Procurement and Global Facilities teams on a regular basis., Rolled out virtual payment card (AMEX) solution to control travel spend., Delivered on capital fit-out projects within budget., Ongoing consolidation of vendors in the Facilities Management and Marketing space.
  • Indirect Sourcing Lead ANZ, Medtronic Australasia Pty Ltd, 08/01/16, 02/01/18, Establish a small team that would drive compliance to purchasing policy and oversee Indirect Spend of $90M USD., Stakeholder management across multiple business units., Assisted in establishing a Procure to Pay process., Consolidation of Marketing printing vendors, increasing reporting and delivery 15% cost down., Worked with AMEX GBT to pilot the first travel desk for healthcare professionals.
  • Indirects Procurement Manager South Pacific, BOC Ltd (Linde Group), 11/01/15, 07/01/16
  • Category and Contract Manager, BOC Ltd (Linde Group), 09/01/12, 10/01/15
  • Marketing Specialist Online Communications, BOC Ltd (Linde Group), 01/01/10, 08/01/12
  • Marketing Co-ordinator e-Products, BOC Ltd (Linde Group), 10/01/06, 12/01/09

Current Role

Head of Operational Strategy & Transformation (including Procurement), Couriers Please Pty Ltd, 02/01/23, Present, Lead operational efficiencies and drive standard processes across operations nationally., Planning, Leading & Managing project deliverables end-to-end to ensure that they are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget., Oversee and manage the property portfolio including the construction of three brand new Green Star sites built in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth all delivered in 2024., Work with C-Suite leadership on a daily basis., Liaise with Regional (Singapore) Procurement and Sustainability teams., Have improved our service metrics across pick ups and delivery for large enterprise customers., Procured three new green star sites (Sydney, Melbourne and Perth) and was the lead person from Couriers Please overseeing the construction with the developers and builders through to their practical completion., Procurement and oversight on installation of a new $10M parcel sortation machine., Refreshed our 1200 fleet and network scanner fleet.

Timeline

Head of Operational Strategy & Transformation (including Procurement)

Couriers Please Pty Ltd
02.2023 - Current

Head of Procurement & Property

Couriers Please Pty Ltd
04.2022 - 02.2023

National Procurement Manager

Couriers Please Pty Ltd
10.2018 - 03.2022

Strategic Sourcing & Facilities Manager ANZ

Medtronic Australasia Pty Ltd
03.2018 - 10.2018

Indirect Sourcing Lead ANZ

Medtronic Australasia Pty Ltd
08.2016 - 02.2018

Indirects Procurement Manager South Pacific

BOC Ltd (Linde Group)
11.2015 - 07.2016

Category and Contract Manager

BOC Ltd (Linde Group)
09.2012 - 10.2015

Marketing Specialist Online Communications

BOC Ltd (Linde Group)
01.2010 - 08.2012

Marketing Co-ordinator e-Products

BOC Ltd (Linde Group)
10.2006 - 12.2009

Industrial & Supply Chain Industry Diploma -

Property Council Academy

Master of Business - Marketing

Western Sydney University

Bachelor of Commerce - Economics

Macquarie University
Senthu Jegasothy