Paul Osborne

Chief Executive Officer

About

Degree qualified executive manager with international experience and cross functional skills including development and delivery of strategic sourcing and procurement capability to Innovia Security and Viterra. Also supply chain management, procurement, logistics execution and distribution centre performance improvement with Atlas Specialty Metals. Extensive experience in sales and marketing of bulk commodities and management of distribution and manufacturing operations with BHP Billiton’s (formerly WMC Resources) fertiliser division. Track record of success in implementing change and managing and developing teams to deliver planning, operational and customer service improvements in sourcing, supply chain, manufacturing and distribution operations. Proven capability in developing and implementing business strategies and plans to meet targets in end to end supply chain functions. Experienced in implementation & utilisation of SAP ERP.

Country

Australia

City

Greater Melbourne Area

Industry

Logistics & Supply Chain

Skill

Purchasing, Demand Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Change Management, Business Process Improvement, SAP, Strategic Sourcing, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Optimization, Business Strategy, Management, Operations Management, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Customer Service, Business Planning, Shipping

Experience

Chief Executive Officer

Fertiglobe Australia

2025-10 - Present · 1 yr

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

GM Supply Chain

Wengfu Australia

2017-4 - 2025-10 · 8 yrs 7 mos

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Responsible for planning, procurement, shipping, warehouse operations and OH&S functions.

Procurement Manager

CCL Secure

2014-11 - 2017-4 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Melbourne, Australia

Responsible for developing & implementing group procurement framework and strategy, ensuring maximisation of value in an environment with very strong focus on risk controls and good governance. Leadership of strategic sourcing procurement activity globally for critical component and key raw material suppliers including contracting and ongoing relationship management. I also managed business continuity planning & framework development across the group.

Contractor

Guest Group

2013-8 - 2014-1 · 6 mos

Melbourne, Australia

Contract role covering warehouse & logistics optimisation and review of safety management system.

VP Procurement & Facilities

Viterra

2011-12 - 2013-3 · 1 yr 4 mos

Calgary, Canada Area

Viterra Inc. is a global food ingredients company with headquarters in Canada, operations across North America, Australia and New Zealand and trading operations in South East Asia, China, India and Europe. Veritically integrated operations are active in farm agri-product inputs, grain accumulation, marketing, storage and logistics and grain and feed processing. Viterra has over 5500 employees globally, annual revenue of over C$11 billion and a market capitalization of about C$ 6 billion. Led the global sourcing and procurement function for North America and ANZ. Devised and coordinated strategic and operational plans for implementation of global centres of excellence for key spend categories. Led facilities management teams in Canada and ANZ and oversaw aircraft administration in North America.

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Viterra

2010-10 - 2011-12 · 1 yr 3 mos

Adelaide, Australia

Developed strategy and established a strategic sourcing function for the Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) region. Recruited team and developed & implemented centre-led strategic sourcing and category management systems and processes for both indirect spend and capital projects.

Group Distribution Operations Manager

Atlas Specialty Metals

2007 - 2010 · 3 yrs

Melbourne, Australia

Australia’s largest importer, distributor and processor of stainless steel and specialty metals, with turnover of $340 million per year. The distribution business comprises 19 warehouse/ distribution facilities and two primary processing operations across Australia and New Zealand, handling 15,000 active SKUs for 9,000 customers. Led strategic and operational activities across 5 central/ regional distribution centres.

Group Strategic Sourcing Manager

Atlas Specialty Metals

2006 - 2007 · 1 yr

Melbourne, Australia

Sales & Distribution Manager

WMC Resources

2002 - 2006 · 4 yrs

Melbourne, Australia

Managed sales, storage & distribution including ocean freight for wholly owned subsidiary Southern Cross Fertilisers.

Manager - Logistics

WMC Resources

2001 - 2002 · 1 yr

Melbourne, Australia

Developed, implemented & managed S&OP process for wholly owned subsidiary Southern Cross Fertilisers. Managed shipment scheduling & customer demand planning processes.