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| Don Sturgeon |
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| Highly motivated, task-oriented, internationally experienced Procurement executive. A successful record of achievement in manufacturing and service industries, and in the private and public sectors. Experienced in strategic planning and implementation, substantially reducing costs in corporate recovery and change management situations. An accomplished negotiator with a multi-million pound savings record, comfortable operating at all levels to achieve timely business goals and objectives. A guest lecturer at international forums and Procurement training courses. |
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| Professional Associations |
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| Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, and the Institute of Directors. |
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| Career history |
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Consultant
Focusing on high value, high risk, high profile issues to substantially reduce overheads and contribute to profitability in the following areas: |
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Taxation (Business Links) - advised on a business rationalisation programme to simplify workflow and provide the opportunity to reduce overheads, and increase customers and revenue. |
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Insurance (Lloyds of London) - initiated negotiations with strategic suppliers to achieve major cost reductions and assisted in the implementation of Procurement IT to improve workflow |
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Travel (American Express) - identified business opportunities in which new IT software assists in market penetration, contributing to increased sales and profitability |
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Logistics (European Export Organisation) - consulted on logistics services and warehousing for European producers to reduce supply chain costs and increase UK sales performance |
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Pilkington - St Helens
Director, Supply Management (Europe), with a spend responsibility of over £500m pa and 75 staff. Achieved savings averaging £12m pa by renegotiating existing contracts, instigating global Procurement initiatives and rolling out SAP. |
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AEA Technology - Harwell
Director of Purchasing for the commercial division of the AEA in the UK, with a spend responsibility of over £120m pa. Achieved savings averaging £5m pa through vendor rationalisation, developing a strong team of negotiators, implementing bespoke IT systems and outsourcing Facilities Management. |
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Thorn EMI (Defence division) - London
Senior Purchasing Manager, divisional spend of over £20m pa. Achieved all savings targets, introduced MRPII, and initiated value engineering projects to create long-term savings opportunities. |
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British Airways - London
Purchasing Manager |
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Australian Airlines - London
Purchasing Manager |
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Boeing - Seattle
Purchasing Executive |
