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BRIAN WARD

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

+971-**-***-**** • adqyrp@r.postjobfree.com

Contracts Manager & Specialist Strategic Buyer

INTRODUCTION

Dynamic, Specialist, versatile supply chain, procurement and Contracts Management professional with a career spanning over 20 years of experience implementing and managing best-in-class specialised procurement of aircraft equipment, parts and software tools, long lead machinery, equipment and Tooling. Proven talent for developing, delivering streamlined procurement operations and coordinating demand planning to achieve goals for on-time delivery and customer satisfaction. Adept at driving business growth through strategic planning and pursuit of viable opportunities. Demonstrated track record of driving process optimisation initiatives, resulting in greater productivity, delivery and efficiency while significantly reducing costs. Proficiently able to liaise with suppliers and customers at all levels to forge and strengthen relationships. Proficient and proven in negotiations with suppliers at all levels to achieve budget.

Contract Management • Procurement • Supply Chain Management • Indirect sourcing • Team Building & Leadership Strategic Planning • RFI, RFP, RFQ Proposal Design • Business Development • Project Management • Value Propositions • Customer Relationship Management • Supplier Relationship Management • Service Delivery • Process Optimisation • P2P • Cost Reduction • ERP Systems • Budget Management • Logistics • Engineering • Tooling • Aerospace • MRO PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Contract Management and Procurement Consultant at confidential – November 2020 - current Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi, UAE • December 2013 – September 2020 Contracts Manager – Strategic Global Contracts

Manager of Technical contracts to support entire Etihad Airways aircraft fleet.

• Lead focal point of contact between the legal department, project team and service providers to ensure compliance of each parties’ requirements and obligations, manage risk mitigation with all concerned parties.

• SLA Management of various contracts with OEM's, service providers and external parties.

• Contract management of aircraft engines from OEM’s to support fleet requirements.

• Wet and Dry lease contract management with Etihad Airways alliance partners.

• Contract management with MRO’s and OEM suppliers.

• Develop policies and procedures for the contract and subcontract management functions, to ensure compliance with the service provider’s relationship.

• Ensure all service providers’ documentation/acknowledgements/agreements are executed, collected and maintained as appropriate.

• Maintain a centralized repository of contractual documents, covering the entire lifecycle from inception to current state.

• Fully understand total operational scope of services and contract terms and conditions.

• Oversee the contract process, manage and control Operations input to the contract revisions, updates and changes, maintain and manage documentations in conjunction with legal and finance departments.

• Lead contract negotiations including fees and terms as directed by senior management and in accordance with company policies and procedures as directed through the manual of authority. Achievements – Maintained budget savings through negotiations on various contracts, most recent was over 11 million USD savings on a contract value of over 70 million USD STRATA, Al Ain, UAE • April 2011 – July 2013

Subsidiary of Mubadala, Aerospace composite manufacturing facility providing aero structures to Airbus, Boeing and Alenia.

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Lead Strategic Buyer and Manager

Established budget plans for business development requirements. Coordinated business requirements with program management, including on-site client communications and planning.

• Specialized procurement of major long lead time capital equipment, aerospace tooling and commodities.

• Responsible for all Contract negotiations for the procurement of all Capital machinery and aerospace Tooling requirements

• Responsible for all Contract management from conception to finalization.

• Management of contract change process informing legal department and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

• Completed Contracts for service agreements for the supply of manpower, Engineering studies, MEP works and Civil works. Procured major long lead machines, Phased array flatbed NDT scanner, Pulse echo NDT, 5 Axis CNC, Automated Tool storage and transfer system, Autoclaves, Laser projection systems, 70oC Curing oven, Paint shop facility inclusive of paint booths, spray to bake ovens and wet & dry preparation areas, automated ply cutting machines and all key indirecet commodities. Procured major Tooling for A380 fairings, A330 Aileron assembly jigs, Boeing 777 ribs.

• Liaised with group legal department on finalization of all contracts

• Grew the business supply chain by introducing state of the art companies with vast experience in the required field.

• Issued RFI’s, RFP’s, RFQ’s and managed assessment and evaluation of all tender responses from supply base with internal customers

• Project management of all projects with IPT teams, visited suppliers’ facilities in Europe and USA to assess progress post award of contract to ensure supplier was adhering to their contractual obligations

• Worked hand in hand with local Emirati personnel to ensure my procurement knowledge was shared with them in their development within the procurement department. BOMBARDIER AEROSPACE, Belfast, Northern Ireland • June 2008-April 2011 Commercial Aircraft manufacturing company, staffing 5,000 in Northern Ireland. Principal Buyer.

Led procurement of all capital equipment requirements for CSeries wing manufacturing facility in new green field site. Strategic planning of facility with management and engineering personnel. Supported civil engineering contractors in the design of new lean manufacturing facility. Key role in the annual budget cycle.

• • Managing the tendering process to include the co-ordination of relevant data from various functions to ensure the selection of high quality, best cost suppliers; issue of RFI’s, RFP’s and evaluation of responses with internal customers.

• Establishing and negotiating terms and conditions of purchase contracts with all suppliers;

• Proactively managing multi-discipline interfaces to ensure budgets and sourcing targets are met.

• Manage, negotiate and complete Non-Disclosure Agreement Contracts (NDA’s) with potential suppliers.

• Experience with working with Maxim ERP system and esourcing platforms.

• Liaise with traffic and customs department to solve any outstanding issues on delivery of all purchases.

• Attend weekly review meetings with level 1 management.

• Completion of numerous Capital machinery projects whilst securing cost savings/avoidance of 12.8% to 40.1%.

• Continuous engagement with internal customers in project governance meetings.

• Compose executive summaries/recommendation reports on Capital projects and present to senior management.

• Lead commercial and technical meetings with suppliers in supplier’s facilities.

• Management of up to 15 Capital projects at any one time. BE AEROSPACE, Northern Ireland• November 2007-May 2008 Aircraft Seating manufacturer. Supply Chain Senior Buyer

• Assigned with the task of overall process improvement of supplier of composite parts. Ensuring correct processes were in place to satisfy manufacturing requirements.

• Management of contracts with sub-suppliers to ensure compliance with terms and conditions.

• Daily reporting of supplies to manufacturing meetings.

• Site visits to supplier to ensure process agreements were adhered to.

• Daily communication with manufacturing personnel on planning and scheduling of sales order programmes.

• Expediting of components.

• Experience with working with JDE (Oracle based) ERP system. Resume

LARGO FOOD EXPORTS, IRELAND • November 2005- September2007 Responsible for the set up and structure of the engineering purchasing department. Engineering Purchasing Manager

Created and implemented an effective business strategy to minimise downtime of production equipment. Defined operational procedures and implemented the primary engine for raising requisitions for end users. Prepared financial forecasts.

• Purchasing of all engineering components and materials using the IFS computerized system.

• Sourcing and negotiating of all engineering components and materials from various vendors.

• Place orders with assigned suppliers at regular intervals and ensure the prompt delivery of these orders • Supervision of purchase orders, goods receipts and sign off of all invoices.

• Negotiating prices with suppliers and completed all contracts.

• Updating prices on database.

• Liaise with site management on materials required.

• Auditing of suppliers

Living and working in Spain • March 2004-October 2005 Food and beverage distribution, set up and owned my own company. YAMANOUCHI PHARMACEUTICALS IRELAND, 2001-2004

Engineering purchasing manager and stores management

• Purchasing of all engineering components and materials using ERP - SAP computerized system.

• Sourcing and negotiating of all engineering components and materials from various vendors.

• Manage and maintain annual budget forecasts • Liaise with site management on materials required.

• General storeroom duties on a daily basis using MS Office, Outlook and Excel Additional roles with Engineering company as a lead engineering fitter, responsible for managing a team of up to 20 fitters in setting up bluechip manufacturing facility (Gateway computers) (1993-2001). I was a lead hand in the organization and visit of the US President, Bill Clinton to the facility of Gateway. I worked in conjunction with the Garda Siochana, FBI Agents and Facilities Manager for his visit. FORMAL EDUCATION

Dublin Institute of Technology

Distinction in time served maintenance fitter apprenticeship Colaiste Dhulaigh, Dublin, Ireland

Intermediate Certificate

Leaving Certificate

Currently sitting Master’s Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management SKILLS

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Contract Management

Customer Relationship Management

Contract administration and development

ERP / MRP, SAP, MAXIM, JDE, ATLAS, IFS, ORACLE Negotiation Skills Finance & Logistics, Project Management, Process Design & Improvement Balance Scorecard

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