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David Marshall, Section Head

David Marshall

Section Head·Al Khair

Saudi Arabia

High school or equivalent,

Work experience

Total years of experience: 20 years, 11 months

Section Head

April 2014 - April 2014

Al Khair

Saudi Arabia

April 2014 - April 2014

Ma’aden Aluminium, Ras

Company industry:
Other Business Support Services
Job role:
Engineering

Principal

November 2008 - January 2010

BAE Systems

United Arab Emirates

November 2008 - January 2010

UK Maritime Services, Portsmouth Naval Base
The position was based in Portsmouth Naval Base, the main dockyard to support UK Royal Navy surface ships. Customer was UK ministry of Defence, (MOD). Joined as part of a team implementing long term purchasing agreements (LTPA) for the supply of materials and services required to support the upkeep and maintenance of UK Royal Navy.

•Analysis of material requirements and spend as a commodity/business
•Selection of suppliers to be invited to tender
•Preparation of all tender documents, assessment of bids/proposals, negotiations with suppliers
•Engaging with internal customers/stakeholders at all stages of the tender, including Royal Navy and MOD representatives when necessary
•Implementation of LTPA, supplier development, contract management and continuous improvement

Company industry:
Aerospace
Job role:
Management

Safety Consultant

April 2005 - November 2008

Own Business

United Arab Emirates

April 2005 - November 2008

Decided to try a career change and purchased a franchise in asbestos surveying.
Survey buildings to satisfy health and safety regulations, take samples and provide follow up reports and advice. Responsible for all aspects of the business including Marketing, Sales, Accounts and Operations.
Due to severe economic changes, particularly in the property market, I chose to end the business and return to purchasing and supply chain.

Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Safety

Commodity Manager

August 2003 - April 2005

FR HI

August 2003 - April 2005

FR Hi Temp is part of Cobham Group Plc. Company manufactures components and assemblies for both commercial and military aircraft. I covered 3 separate manufacturing locations in the South of England. Responsible for strategic procurement and price negotiations for all metal and carbon fiber raw material supply.
•Implementation of new procurement methods in order to achieve overall cost reductions
•Stock reduction initiatives
•Supplier rationalization
•Improved delivery performance and reduction in quality issues
•Consistently met targets set by Senior Management
•Worked closely with strategic planners in Airbus Europe to maintain project deadlines for A380 development. This covered air bleed, fuel pump systems, etc. and all carbon fiber supports for structural manufacturing

Company industry:
Maritime & Marine Engineering
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Purchasing Manager

August 2000 - August 2003

August 2000 - August 2003

Pains Wessex, Chemring group
Pains Wessex is part of Chemring Group Plc. Manufacturer of countermeasures for defence systems. Main products included countermeasures for both air and sea military platforms, both seduction and distraction, including pyrotechnics.

Joined as

Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Procurement officer

May 1996 - August 1998

Honeywell Control Systems

United Arab Emirates

May 1996 - August 1998

Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Trainee

October 1991 - May 1996

Construction and civil engineering. Balfour beatty, various

United Arab Emirates

October 1991 - May 1996

Job role:
Engineering

apprentice

January 1989 - October 1991

Royal navy

Great Britain (UK)

January 1989 - October 1991

artificer marine engineering. UK

Company industry:
Military & Defense
Job role:
Engineering

May 1987 - January 1989

May 1987 - January 1989

wood machining. Chris jenkins double glazing

Education

January 2022

January 2022

High school or equivalent,

courses: Various education Negotiation Skills. Purchasing Management Services, UK Purchasing from Overseas. Purchasing Management Services, UK Advanced Negotiation Skills. Purchasing Management Services, UK Various Lean Manufacturing Courses. CIPS foundation level modules. Distance learning

HMS Sultam school of marine engineering

October 1991

October 1991

High school or equivalent, Marine engineering

Various units in electrical and mechanical engineering. Including, Metallurgy, Polymers, Thermodynamics, Fluid dynamics and Manufacturing Processes.

HMS Sultam school of marine engineering

May 1987

May 1987

High school or equivalent, Marine engineering

Various national standard exams including Maths, English and Physics

Skills

Supplier Management
Expert
Supplier Management
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Strategic Sourcing
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Strategic Sourcing
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Stakeholder Engagement
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Stakeholder Engagement
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Replenishment
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Replenishment
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MRO
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MRO
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CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
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CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
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DELIVERY
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DELIVERY
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GOVERNMENT
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GOVERNMENT
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MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
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MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
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MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
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MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
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PROCUREMENT
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PROCUREMENT
Expert
PROPOSAL WRITING
Expert
PROPOSAL WRITING
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PURCHASING
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PURCHASING
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REPORTS
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REPORTS
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STRATEGIC
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STRATEGIC
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Languages

English
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