Owen Cree
About
Owen Cree is from Belfast Metropolitan Area. Owen works in the following industries: "Machinery Manufacturing". Owen is currently Procurement Category Manager - Metal fabs and complex assemblies at Terex Corporation. In Owen's previous role as a Buyer at MAXIMUS CRUSHING & SCREENING, Owen worked in until Mar 2020. Prior to joining MAXIMUS CRUSHING & SCREENING, Owen was a Regional Buyer Europe at Sensata Technologies and held the position of Regional Buyer Europe. Prior to that, Owen was a Strategic Sourcing Lead at MCCLOSKEY INTERNATIONAL LTD, based in Tyrone from Oct 2015 to Oct 2016. Owen started working as Buyer at Schrader Performance Sensors in antrim in May 2014. From Apr 2009 to May 2014, Owen was Buyer at aluminium plastic systems, based in lisburn.
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• Expediting purchase orders and managing the integrity of supplier PO promise dates • Ensure purchase process flow and management procedure are setup to comply with quality system request. Ensure the procedure has been fully followed • schedule Drive the cost reduction, support PPV • Lead cross-functional savings projects, • Establish supplier performance measurements and report monthly performance data to users in operating companies • Work with SQE and purchasing team closely to focus on supplier quality improvement • Provide and communicate the right/accurate related material data to production for review • Control the inventory at low level and meet business turns • Gather spend data to identify trends and opportunities • Prepare and execute bid packages utilizing RFIs, RFPs, and reverse auctions in Ariba • Lead the selection of preferred suppliers in targeted spend categories • Supporting Materials with shortage situations and supply situations that have the potential to impact production. • Inventory Management – Order to MRP requirements and review monthly stock levels to ensure Lean stock levels in place and also Buffer Stock agreements with Suppliers to cover spikes in demand. • Plan and provide Capacity Assurance to Demand Planning. • Manage shifts in demand, customer changes and requests with lead times. • Assist Purchasing Manager with information requests and data reporting
• Leading key parts of sourcing deals, e.g. project management, negotiation and contract development • Proposing and leading initiatives to drive ongoing evolution of sourcing frameworks, processes and best practice • Supporting the development of sourcing strategy and supplier account plans with the input of analysis and insight • Identifying, mitigating and escalating performance-related risks as well as commercial and contract issues in order to ensure compliance and manage and control specific cost variables • Researching sourcing solutions and best practice and proposing and leading initiatives to drive ongoing evolution of tools and processes to improve performance and delivery of sourcing services
• Expediting purchase orders and managing the integrity of supplier PO promise dates • Ensure purchase process flow and management procedure are setup to comply with quality system request. Ensure the procedure has been fully followed • schedule Drive the cost reduction, support PPV • Lead cross-functional savings projects, • Establish supplier performance measurements and report monthly performance data to users in operating companies • Work with SQE and purchasing team closely to focus on supplier quality improvement • Provide and communicate the right/accurate related material data to production for review • Control the inventory at low level and meet business turns • Gather spend data to identify trends and opportunities • Prepare and execute bid packages utilizing RFIs, RFPs, and reverse auctions in Ariba • Lead the selection of preferred suppliers in targeted spend categories • Supporting Materials with shortage situations and supply situations that have the potential to impact production. • Inventory Management – Order to MRP requirements and review monthly stock levels to ensure Lean stock levels in place and also Buffer Stock agreements with Suppliers to cover spikes in demand. • Plan and provide Capacity Assurance to Demand Planning. • Manage shifts in demand, customer changes and requests with lead times. • Assist Purchasing Manager with information requests and data reporting
• Responsibility for the procurement of various raw materials, inc. aluminium/steel/plastic/rubber • Contact internal departments and suppliers regarding orders. • Order materials for different departments depending on demand of contracts and trigger levels. • Work with design team and order new dies for aluminium and tooling • Negotiate contract rates • Look for new suppliers to reduce costs continually • Put out tenders to suppliers to ensure best price is given • Maintain and build relationships with suppliers across the UK and Ireland to ensure a secure platform for business • Work with directors and managers on forecasting demand for projects to ensure that appropriate timescales are set out for the procurement of materials • Ensuring that surplus materials are kept to a minimum, including ensuring that materials are delivered on a just-in-time basis to ensure that over-age stock is not an issue.