1. CURRICULUM VITAE
Andrew Williams
Fauls Cottage
Stanley Green
Whixall
Shropshire
SY13 2NE
Telephone: 01948 880919 Date of Birth: 14/05/1962
Mobile: 07917 441285 Nationality: English
WORK EXPERIENCE:
2011- 2015 CATERPILLAR REMAN (PERKINS ENGINES LIMITED), SHREWSBURY.
(53 Months) PURCHASE SPECIALIST (CONTRACT0R)
 The position covers responsibilityfor commercial activities covering castings * machining * gears on new & re-
manufactured engine /transmission build.Maintaining a strong supplier base,through development,control
and long term supplyprogrammes. Representing the Purchase Team atregular internal reviews atvarious
levels.CAT adopted / developed practices such as 6 Sigma,QCLDM, KPI’s are all utilised.
2010- 2010 JCB TRANSMISSIONS, WREXHAM.
(4 Months) GROUP BUYER (CONTRACTOR)
 Managing 7 projects pertaining to the resourcing ofcastings and gears from European sources to India.
Regular liaison with the India manufacturers.Stage by stage control,from initial samples through to SOP.
 Tentative marketplace enquiries for various commodities.
2005- 2009 CATERPILLAR REMAN (PERKINS ENGINES LIMITED), SHREWSBURY.
(48 Months) PURCHASE SPECIALIST (CONTRACT0R)
 The position covered responsibilityfor all commercial activities under various commodities on current new
engine build,and re-manufacture.Maintaining a strong supplier base,through development, control and long
term supplyprogrammes. Many costreduction & business profit programmes concluded, with significant
bottom line reductions over my service period. CAT adopted / developed practices such as 6 Sigma,QCLDM,
KPI’s were all utilised.
2004- 2005 STADCO LIMITED, SHREWSBURY.
(10 Months) GROUP COMMODITY BUYER (CONTRACTOR)
 The position covered the jointresponsibilityfor all commercial activities across 5 sites with production parts. I
had major involvementwith rationalisation and make v buy projects,giving strength and breadth,building up a
quality supplier base supporting all sites.
2002-2004 BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED, CREWE.
(26 Months) SENIOR BUYER – PROTOTYPE / PRODUCTION / SPARES (CONTRACTOR).
 I worked in these 3 areas during my period at Bentley, with responsibilities for all Commercial issues pertaining
to project procurement (total car), current production model parts over various commodityareas,and new
productintroduction within the Spares Department.Covering supplier selection and development,
implementing costdown programmes,technical and performance reviews.Inter-departmental liaison atall
levels and report writing as necessary.
2001-2002 TRW AEROSPACE LIMITED, BIRMINGHAM.
(6 Months) PROJECT SOURCING AGENT (CONTRACTOR).
 Project based work covering the procurementofall components relating to fighter aircraft fuel systems.
Position covers full commercial involvementfrom earlyconcept stage,through supplier selection,to SOP.
Close liaison with Design and other areas ofCommercial activities.
2001-2001 COSWORTH RACING LIMITED, NORTHAMPTON.
(5 Months) SENIOR STRATEGIC BUYER (CONTRACTOR).
 Improving the Purchase procedures, processes, vendors, short and long term strategies with a view to
maximising the efficiency of all satellite projectteams and the central Purchase dept.Developing relationships
with internal departments and vendors, to strengthen best practice within the company in order to achieve set
goals.

2. 2000-2001 LOTUS CARS LIMITED, COVENTRY.
(16 Months) SENIOR PROJECT BUYER (CONTRACTOR).
 Project based work covering the procurementofall components relating to chassis dynamics /statics /
structure and powertrain.Position covered full commercial involvementfrom early conceptstage,through
supplier selection,to SOP. Good supplier selection and negotiation significantlyhelped the projectachieve a
close to target for vehicle build price.
1999-1999 GKN AUTOSTRUCTURES LIMITED, TELFORD.
(8 Months) PROJECT BUYER (CONTRACTOR).
 This started out as an 18-month contract,but was cut shortdue to the customer suspending the whole project,
leading to the disbanding of the GKN team. The project involved the design, development and ultimate
production of front / rear sub-frame assemblies and suspension units for a high performance sports car. As the
Team Procurementadvisor,it was my responsibilityto take the designs to manufacturers,obtaining quotations,
whilst keeping close liaison with the customer. Quality of my work was noticed by the customer (Lotus), who
offered me a position contracting for them at their head office.
1996-1998 JCB TRANSMISSIONS, WREXHAM, CLWYD.
(34 Months) PRODUCTION AND PROTOTYPE BUYER (CONTRACTOR).
 Procurement of all production parts under the commodity headers of machined / fabricated / pressed parts /
castings / hydraulic tubes / seals / brake & clutch plates / rubbers & plastics / fasteners. Initiating purchasing
projects, e.g. cost down, rationalisation, supplier performance, benchmarking, cost tracking.
 Working closelywith Design on experimental gearboxes and axles,procuring all necessary parts for prototype
build requirements.
1988-1995 CARGOTEC (UK) LTD, ELLESMERE, SHROPSHIRE.
1994-1995 PURCHASING MANAGER
 Responsible for total company purchasing and stock control for this heavy vehicle manufacturer.
 Initiating various costreduction programmes, including group working capital project (resulting i n substantial
reductions of inventory), cost down, rationalisation, etc.
 Supervising and managing a staff of 10.
 Upgrading purchasing procedures to BS5750 standard.
1988-1994 BUYER / MATERIALS CONTROLLER
 Procurementofvarious components & materials, - hydraulic, pneumatic,electrical,machined,fabricated,steel,
consumable items.
 Setting up of new stores logistics and associated systems.
1984-1988 SITONI FOODS LTD, WHITCHURCH, SHROPSHIRE.
IMPORTING / STOCK CONTROL MANAGER
 Procurementofall raw materials & packaging for food manufacturing plant.
 Overseeing warehousing and distribution operation.
1983-1984 WHITTAKER CORPORATION, AL AIN, ABU DHABI.
(12 Months) MATERIALS CONTROL MANAGER (CONTRACTOR)
 Total control of the hospital warehousing operation.
 Supervising and managing a staff of 15.
1978-1983 H M FORCES (ARMY).
 CombatSupplySpecialist.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
 Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply– MCIPS Foundation.
 Software systems – MRP * SAP * QAD.
HOBBIES / PASTIMES:
 Walking,reading,cars, DIY, socialising.