Travis Cleary

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I am a focused, determined and highly self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic. I have excellent communication skills and the ability to converse at all levels, which allows me to interact
effectively in any team environment whilst still maintaining an open minded approach towards achieving goals and objectives in the most efficient way possible. In recent years my professional life has focused on developing and enhancing my current procurement skill set as well as my Training qualities enabling me to be able to lead, coach and support individuals and groups of individuals in
achieving their goals and targets.

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Buyer

June 2023 - Current Aish Technologies Ltd. T/A Trident Maritime Systems | Poole, Dorset UK

  • Liaising and negotiating with suppliers ensuring best prices gained.

  • Creating and sending Request for Quotations to suppliers for goods, services and raw materials in line with project schedules, MRP Suggestions and internal demands.

  • Creating Purchase Orders for goods, services and raw materials based on MRP suggestions, project scheduling requirements ensuring they are compliant and accurate with technical drawings.

  • Requesting ISO9001:2015 certifications from suppliers and making sure they are up to date in MRP.

  • Making sure all Certificates of Conformity, Shelf-Life and Batch lots are provided for compliance and traceability.

  • Liaising internally with Engineering, Project Managers, Quality Assurance, Warehouse Supply Chain and other stakeholders to ensure procurement requirements are being met, delivered and kitted in line with project Schedules.

  • Obtain, review and send technical drawings and Bill of Material (BOM) for parts being sent out to supply base for manufacturing, ensuring the most up-to-date drawings are being used by suppliers.

  • Creating Incident Reports for any parts or components that may have identified issues or have become obsolete so the engineering and Quality Assurance Departments are aware and able to rectify as necessary.

  • Daily management of open Purchase Orders to ensure suppliers are meeting delivery timelines.

  • Hastening suppliers and stakeholders as necessary to facilitate timely responses to quotes and delivery of goods to align with project schedules.

  • Providing reports to Project Managers and other stakeholders on procurement status of items for ongoing projects.

  • Reviewing invoices and Proformas for accuracy, making sure they are sent for payment in a timely manner.

  • Coordinating the delivery of any free-issue items to suppliers that may be needed to facilitate manufacturing of parts, based on their technical drawings and part information held in MRP database.

Base/Wing Procurement Manager

March 2021 - May 2023 Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces | Canadian Forces Base Halifax, Nova Scotia |

  • Manage and supervise a team of 10 buyers.

  • Provision and management of procurement services and support for diversified range of goods and services for specific organizations and Canadian Forces operations.

  • Negotiating, buying, and sourcing unique one-off goods and services from global
    suppliers in a timely and efficient manner.

  • Responsible for the full end-to-end purchasing process to the Canadian Naval fleet.

  • Review and develop Statements of Work and purchase requisitions, executing
    procurement and contracting activities, including preparation of documents, approval/award of contracts, and management of contract files within delegated authority.

  • Make recommendations to senior members and employees, up to Base/Wing Commander or Director level, with purchasing and contracting activities exceeding their own delegated limits.

  • Develop and play key roles in delivery of procurement programs, including standard
    operating procedures, and local training in requisition, request for quotation and buying
    related subjects for clients, junior contracting personnel, and Technical Authorities.

  • Prepare statistical and financial reports and briefings for senior management and input information and data in to enable senior managers and stakeholders to prepare
    business plans and manage budgets.

  • Consult with central agencies on interpretation and application of policies and
    procedures, and lead in project teams and working groups involved in planning buying
    activities to provide input to operational and policy issues.

  • Manage purchasing and contracting services and support for diversified range of
    commodities provided by subordinate staff.

  • Investigating contracting irregularities. Prepare reports with findings and
    recommendations regarding measures to be taken to complete financial transactions while mitigating risks of litigations and action plans to prevent reoccurrences.

Procurement Training Officer | Canadian Forces Base Halifax, NS

2019 - 2021 Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces

  • Co-ordinate all related training for Contracts and Procurement Officers.

  • Track training progress and provide training for government purchasing delegation.

  • Proactively develop SOPs for various procurement roles and processes.

  • Give hands-on training and co-ordinate onboarding for new employees.

  • Identifying and creating new processes for streamlining purchasing.

  • Supervise and guide new employees until placed with a buying team.

  • Influence and guide external customers with efficient procurement practices.

  • Provide contract policy advice to both employees and senior management.

  • Review and audit contracts for employees to ensure all policies and requirements are being followed and implemented.

Procurement Training Officer | Canadian Forces Base Halifax, NS

2010 - 2019 Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces

  • Sourcing, negotiating, and contracting for goods and services for the Canadian Armed Forces, including the Canadian Naval Fleet.

  • Provide information, training, and direction to customers regarding their requirements and procedures to obtain goods and services.

  • Instruct and train co-workers on using SAP to buy goods and services.

  • Review client requests for goods and services, prioritizing various customer
    requirements, researching sources of supply and preparing formalized written bid
    solicitations and local purchase orders.

  • Development/amendment of Standing Offers Arrangements.

  • Experience contracting for complex procurement of food, goods, hazardous materials, services and fuel for His Majesty’s Canadian Ships.

  • Creating purchase requisitions, purchase orders, Call-up against standing offer
    arrangements, supply arrangements and requisitions to Public Service and Procurement Canada.

  • Evaluating bid submissions to ensure compliance with terms and conditions.

  • Creating and maintaining relationships with vendors and suppliers.

  • Entering and maintaining commitment of funds and making payments.

EDUCATION

Information System Specialist Diploma

2003 CompuCollege

Dartmouth, NS
Canada

High School Diploma

1999 Guysborough Academy

Guysborough, NS
Canada
Graduated, Honours with Distinction. Class Valedictorian.

AWARDS

Bravo Zulu Award

Canadian Forces Base Halifax

From Base Commander of CFB Halifax

Bravo Zulu Award

Canadian Forces Base Halifax

From Base Logistics Commanding Officer

Recognition

Nova Scotia Mainland Division

The Navy League Cadet Corps of Canada

VOLUNTEER WORK

Member, Management

2019 -2023 Workplace Health and Safety Committe

CFB Halifax
Base Logistics

Co-Chair, Labour

2017 - 2019 Workplace Health and Safety Committe

CFB Halifax
Base Logistics

Division Safety Officer

2017 - 2019 Procurement Division

CFB Halifax
Base Logistics

Branch Member

2007 -2010 Navy League of Canada

Nova Scotia Mainland Division

Executive Member

2009 - 2011 Dartmouth Minor Football Association

Dartmouth, NS

Stage Manager

1999 - 2014 Stan Rogers Folk Festival

Canso, NS

PROCUREMENT SKILLS

Procurement and Contracting

Policy Implementation

Contract Management

Negotiation

MANAGEMENT SKILLS

Team Leadership

Critical Thinking

Supervisory

Training and Development

IT SKILLS

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

SAP/MRP

IT Support

Get in Touch

Bournemouth, Dorset UK
travis.cleary@traviscleary.com
+44 0770 373 7627

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