Mike Lines

Responsible for the day-to-day management of the procurement function @ Prodrive Advanced Technology, supervising a small technical purchasing team. This role encompasses a broad range of technical commodities ranging from complex machined components & assemblies to standard commodity requirements, to service and support global niche customer requirements in automotive and engineering projects. This role includes the following activities and responsibilities: Management & supervision of a small purchasing & stores team Engineering & Technology driven complex projects requiring a diverse range of purchased individual parts and assemblies. Development & implementation of SOP’s & Key KPI’s Communication & liaison with Project Engineers reference release of requirements Responsible for Circa 15 million Spend – 8 million direct/production spend. Large & diverse range of commodities – quoted & purchased. Project Purchasing from initial enquiry to protype & where applicable volume production. New supplier – Sourcing & development Building supplier strategies to meet required contractual requirements

As Purchasing Manager, I was fully responsible for the Supply Chain function covering all areas of purchasing and supply chain, with a team of 16 members of staff, serving both the purchasing & stores functions. This role encompasses a broad range of duties & responsibilities from the point of component release through to issuing parts and associated kits to the assembly areas of the business & managing all the challenges and opportunities this represents. Develop & influence current supply chain teams – purchasing & stores function. Introduction & Implementation of Purchasing Standard Operating Procedures Responsible for circa 10 million spend - 8 million direct/production spend. Purchase Price Variance Project Lead Supplier Development & Evaluation Responsible for driving improved OTD throughout the supplier base. Purchase KPI Introduction & development New Product Development & introduction. Working with Project Managers to ensure we were meeting customer expectations. Group & Director Level Reporting (weekly/monthly) S & OP involvement – weekly meetings to ensure targets & goals being achieved Attend & Present at IMI Global Supply Chain Meetings at various group sites in Europe

n this I was responsible for a team of six purchasing staff who are utilised to procure all technical and engineering released parts and related requirements/services to support the needs of the various motorsport projects within the business from initial concept through to production. The role encompassed various activities and responsibilities which include the following: Develop, lead and influence the purchasing team Close Liaison and communication with all departments within organisation including design/build and commercial areas to ensure we are delivering the service expectations required Preparation and issue of sub-contract orders Preparation and presentation of KPI information for monthly operations review Supplier performance development and monitoring to help achieve a Best-In-Class supply base Development and management of Sub Contract Supply Chain Management and maintenance of supplier agreements Develop mutually beneficial relationships internally and externally Support new product introduction (NPI)

In this role I was part of a small team of buyers and my particular area expertise was the purchasing of specifically drawn and designed engineering components and assemblies and ensuring these parts were sourced and delivered in line with the business needs.

Procurement of engineering/Automotive parts as generated via MRP. Negotiation Of commercial contracts with suppliers. Stock Reduction & increasing of inventory turns per anum. Supplier performance assessment. Continual cost saving projects/implementation. Project introduction control on new models.