Julian Taylor

The lead for various initiatives that included, Cost Management within Production Purchasing as part of the transformation of Jaguar Land Rover Purchasing function. A multi-year programme established to ensure that JLR Purchasing is a world class purchasing function.

Management of the team responsible for the procurement of all the localised production tooling, components and materials from the supply base, to enable all derivatives of our vehicles to be manufactured at the China production plant. Responsible for selecting suitable suppliers, developing sourcing strategies, agreeing pricing structures and managing the ongoing business relationships. Also responsible for the launch team interface and defining supplier readiness for start of production. Establishing a brand new team, in a new organisation, defining the foundations (people, process and technology) for a successful business with strong cross functional and supplier relationships. 45 team members

Launch core purchasing activity/disciplines/team to support Jaguar Land Rover's fastest growing National Sales Company (NSC). Responsible for cost management of all in-direct materials and services associated with JLR China NSC. Recruit and develop purchasing team to support growing NSC. Implement purchasing procedures and best practise with supporting IT system. Ensure ‘value for money’ and audit compliance.

Development of the supplier strategy associated with global inbound and outbound logistics Tendering and development of contracts Cost Management - £250 Million annual spend 9 direct reports

Cost Management – £ 200M annual spend - Productivity, currency and raw material Emerging Market Souring – Global supply base Supply Base Management – Rationalisation and business reviews Quality Management – Supply performance and warranty Product Launch – New model and resourcing People and Organisational Development – Audit, training and assessments – 8 direct reports

Development and implementation of plans to achieve cost reductions and other business values from cross brand cooperation within service purchasing Cross functional team management to determine how we could provide the best possible customer service throughout the life of the vehicle at an affordable cost Key enabler for the brands in Europe in pursuing Emerging Market opportunities globally

Managing STA business process and procedure Continuous improvement, development and implementation of defined STA business process in Ford European Operations and Global Environments European Subject Matter Expert and representative on Global Process development teams. Lead multi-functional and multi brand business process improvement

Driving and improving manufacturing excellence amongst supply base. Quality management of electronics commodities that included safety, security, body, power-train and chassis electronic components covering 26 suppliers and 1250 part numbers. Ensuring that all of these components adhered to Engineering Specification, were manufactured to the correct quality, followed the correct process and with sufficient capacity. Engagement in total life cycle of nominated supplier and product

Technical support on the finishing lines of the Range Rover Manufacturing facility Technical support for all Electrical/Electronic vehicle faults through final assembly operation Initial fault investigations and liaison with internal and external partners to implement effective and efficient problem resolution. Improvement in ‘End of line’ test ‘Right First Time’