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Michael Wardman

Stevenage,Hertfordshire

Summary

A professional with extensive expertise in contract law, product lifecycle awareness, and supply chain strategy development. Demonstrates proficiency in managing suppliers to ensure contract compliance and possesses a strong understanding of manufacturing techniques across mechanical, electrical, and explosive processes. Committed to leveraging skills in strategic planning and supplier management to drive operational excellence and support organisational growth.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work history

Procurement manager

MBDA
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
1999.09 - 2023.05
  • Managed suppliers' performance through regular reviews and feedback.
  • Coordinated with finance team to ensure accurate budgeting for procurement activities.
  • Developed risk management strategies to mitigate potential procurement issues.
  • Handled contract disputes effectively, minimising business disruptions and maintaining supplier relationships.
  • Led cross-functional teams to deliver successful projects on time.
  • Fostered strong relationships with key stakeholders, enhancing collaboration during projects.
  • Enhanced supplier relationships by negotiating contracts and managing communications.
  • Negotiated contracts and terms successfully, delivering cost and operational efficiency for group.
  • Sourced and verified quotations from suppliers before initiating purchase processes.
  • Built productive relationships with stakeholders, communicated updates and sought mutually beneficial outcomes.
  • worked across the Product Life Cycle from concept to decommissioning
  • led a multi disciplinary team in selecting manufacturing facilities abroad through to manufacture to fulfill Contractual Offst requirements

Manufacturing Team Leader

British Aerospace plc
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
1989.10 - 1999.08
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.to ensure Product delivered to Customer on time
  • Oversaw daily operations of my team to achieve high productivity levels.
  • managed a multi disciplined team to ensure objectives are met in a timely manner

Quality engineer

British Aerospace plc
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
1982.08 - 1989.09

Investigation into defects found during manufacturing process and Customer rejects with aim to prevent recurrence

worked with manufacturing personal and design engineers to ensure Product could be manufactured cost effectively

Apprentice

British Aircraft Corporation
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
1978.09 - 1982.08
  • Collaborated effectively with team members to complete projects on schedule.
  • Adapted quickly to changing work requirements, maintaining high-performance standards under pressure.
  • Fulfilled administrative tasks reliably, supporting smooth office operations.
  • Utilised technical knowledge for problem-solving during challenging situations.
  • Adhered strictly to company policies and procedures, promoting a professional work atmosphere.

Education

Higher National Certificate - Eclectical and Electronic Engineering

North Hertfordshire college
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
09/1980 - 07/1983

Ordinary National Certificate - Electrical and Electronic Engineering

North Hertfordshire college
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
09/1978 - 07/1980

GCSEs - Secondary education

Bedwell Secondary School
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
09/1973 - 06/1978

Skills

  • Contract law knowledge
  • Product lifecycle awareness
  • Supply chain strategy development
  • Management of Suppliers to ensure Contract compliance
  • knowledge of manufacturing techniques across mechanica, electrical and explosive pr

Timeline

Procurement manager

MBDA
1999.09 - 2023.05

Manufacturing Team Leader

British Aerospace plc
1989.10 - 1999.08

Quality engineer

British Aerospace plc
1982.08 - 1989.09

Apprentice

British Aircraft Corporation
1978.09 - 1982.08

GCSEs - Secondary education

Bedwell Secondary School
09/1973 - 06/1978

Ordinary National Certificate - Electrical and Electronic Engineering

North Hertfordshire college
09/1978 - 07/1980

Higher National Certificate - Eclectical and Electronic Engineering

North Hertfordshire college
09/1980 - 07/1983
Michael Wardman