Paul T.

As Procurement Manager and senior leader within PCT International, I’ve evolved my role from traditional procurement oversight into a company-wide strategic enabler—driving cost efficiency, operational agility, and enterprise transformation. 🔹 Lead end-to-end supplier performance strategy (DIFOT, pricing, trend analysis) to ensure cost-effective and reliable input pipelines. 🔹 Architect lean operational practices—identifying cross-functional efficiencies across raw materials, packaging, and inventory coordination through to finished goods. 🔹 Spearheaded the relocation and fitout of our new corporate warehouse as sole project lead—including contract negotiation, vendor management, and delivery of all infrastructure (racking, IT, construction, logistics) on time and under budget. 🔹 Trusted advisor to executive leadership; my remit now includes cross-company analysis to identify structural improvements that directly impact EBITDA. 🔹 Champion of strategic partnerships and internal capability uplift, helping prepare the business for succession and future growth. With a strong rapport at the highest levels of the business, I’m proud to be part of an organisation focused on resilience, innovation, and performance.

Led the strategic relocation of manufacturing and warehouse operations to a newly acquired, owner-occupied facility. Delivered the project end-to-end by aligning cross-functional teams, negotiating property transactions, and coordinating operations—all while maintaining continuity, cost control, and stakeholder confidence. Key Achievements • Championed cross-functional collaboration across procurement, finance, legal, logistics, and external vendors • Spearheaded property search and acquisition; partnered with agents and advisors to facilitate commercial transaction • Coordinated infrastructure setup, vendor selection, and service procurement under tight timelines • Delivered operational transition with zero disruption to supply chain and manufacturing functions • Managed make-good and de-fit obligations for former leasehold property on schedule and within budget Core Skills Project Leadership · Cross-Functional Team Management · Property Acquisition · Strategic Procurement · Contract Negotiation · Vendor Management · Operational Logistics · Budget & Cost Control · Stakeholder Engagement · Business Continuity · Change Management · Compliance Awareness

Play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing the procurement activities essential for the organization's success. Specializing in strategic sourcing of SKU's from manufacturing raw materials to finished Ag Chem materials. Bringing an extensive network and robust expertise in procurement within the agricultural sector (Fertilizer, Animal Health, Aquaculture, Water & Waste Treatment and niche horticulture). With a focus on leveraging a vast network developed across the industry, I drive strategic initiatives and cultivate strong supplier relationships to optimize sourcing processes. Key Responsibilities include: Procurement Strategy - Develop and implement effective procurement strategies aligned with the company's objectives to ensure optimal sourcing of goods and services Portfolio Management - Manage a substantial procurement portfolio, ensuring timely acquisition of high-quality products at competitive prices while meeting budgetary constraints. Supplier Relationships - Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts and terms to secure favorable arrangements while ensuring reliability and quality. Cost Optimization - Identify cost-saving opportunities, negotiate pricing agreements, and implement measures to enhance cost-efficiency without compromising quality Risk Management - Proactively assess potential risks within the procurement process and develop mitigation plans to ensure continuity of supply. Process Improvement - Continuously review and enhance procurement processes to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and comply with industry standards. Collaboration - Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including finance, operations, and logistics teams, to align procurement activities with broader organizational goals.

Small Business Owner with 5+ years of experience in the horticultural and Agribusiness sectors servicing retail and commercial clients. Involved in all marketing communications, promotion, branding. High success in securing new business, design plans & landscape proposals and identifying affordable sources of material and labour. Highly knowledgeable about the fundamental horticultural principles, materials and supplies, customer service, project management and leadership. Key responsibilities • Oversees the daily operations of the business. • Performed office and management duties. • Performed maintenance and equipment servicing including new equipment procurements and valuation • New client quotation, contracts, and negotiations • Performed hiring, firing, and managing of employees. • Managed marketing, bookkeeping, payroll, and advertising functions. • Logistic coordination’s of Landscape projects with contractors and suppliers. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects

• Supply negotiations with key decision makers to maximise profits & service. • Responsible for new business development and expansion of existing services within the organisation. • Market Intelligence gathering & Data management with strategic planning and analysis. • Maintains knowledge of day-to-day market developments and accurately assesses the opportunities provided in the portfolio such as problem solving and supply contracts recommendations • Sourcing, coordinating & management of stock such as inventory forecast, stock planning, procurement strategies, procurement costing & contract adjustments and management of quality problems with local and overseas suppliers. • Plans the development strategy to produce penetration of the company's product and/or services into appropriate market segments. • Sound background in marketing and sales skills together with appropriate knowledge of the business environment and applications for the company's products and services

- wholesale distribution of chemicals and raw materials in the agricultural, horticultural and stockfeed market -account management and data anaylsis - Market intelligence and industry research -sales negotiation and sales strategies -developing new business

Business management and distribution of raw materials and chemicals to the agricultural, horticultural and stockfeed industries. My responsibilities are: -Establish and maintain business relations with my accounts through telecommunicatiins and customer visits -New business marketing and development -Business Networking -Gathering market Intelligence -Forecasting Inventory requirements and securing forward orders -Customer Problem Managment -First reponse to Quality Enquiries related to our products -Prospecting and execution of sales

Proactively building relationships with our key distributors nationally by supplying our locally produced quality garden products. My responsibilities are: Account Management BSB sales Data Entry Research and Development Marketing and Product Design Customer Service and Assistant Trade show presentations

Key responsibilities • Infantry training in strategic warfare and environmental analysis skills to be utilised in all phases of warfare and all-weather conditions. • Training, patrolling and reconnaissance techniques to improve the battle space and area of control • Providing security for other units and agencies • Training to fight at close quarters and open field environments • Advanced weaponry training • Handling rifles, machine guns, grenades and anti-armour weapons • Learning vital survival tactics • Seizing or holding ground from the enemy • Organisation management and section management • Liaison using intra/interpersonal techniques with 3rd parties and other agencies

Key responsibilities • Monitor customer safety during boarding and deplaning, and assist customers in a friendly manner • Marshal aircraft on the ramp (e.g., directing assisting and parking all arriving departing and towed aircraft) • Ensured courteous prompt accurate and careful handling of customer baggage airfreight and company material lifting loading/unloading sorting and transferring baggage freight and company material • Observe safe ground-handling procedures and maintenance of ground service equipment including the performance of equipment checks • Service aircraft as needed (e.g., aircraft lavatories potable water window wash de-icing and commissary items) • Assist in ramp set up and storage of equipment and baggage • Always maintained the safety and security of the ramp areas • Complied with all safety procedures and airline policies & constantly communicated with flight crew personnel and other ground personnel

Key responsibilities • Monitored all facility activity and provided all guest assistance as needed. • Ensured security of main and service doors to prevent unauthorized entries. • Prepared and updated employee work schedules. • Maintained excellent working relationships with kitchen and other security staff. • Participated in security activities for private parties and special events. • Ensured guests and staff always complied with safety rules and regulations. • Good expertise in VIP security • Strong familiarity with celebrity security devices • High multitasking skills • Excellent ability to work independently with little to no direction • Outstanding skills in recognizing and resolving issues

Crowd control for venues like The MET, Tempo hotel, Chalk Hotel and Jubilee Hotel

Bachelor of Business Management