Alan Hardy

Background

About Alan Hardy

Highly accomplished strategic leader in contracts and procurement management with 30+ years' experience in world-class multinational companies across mining, metals, power generation, and industrial services sectors. Proven global track record in managing complex, cross-cultural projects across the Americas, Australia, and Asia. Extensive expertise in sourcing optimization, encompassing contracts formation, negotiation, contracts lifecycle management, regulatory compliance, and corporate policies, coupled with a strong ability to proactively identify and mitigate risks. Renowned for building and developing high-performing teams consistently focused on management excellence and the delivery of significant results. Experience and Core Competencies:* Procurement and Contracts Sourcing Strategies: Experience in design and implementation of effective procurement and contracting strategies, aligned with required schedule and cost objectives.* Contracts Formation and Negotiation: Experience in defining and negotiating tailored contract terms (Lump Sum, Cost-Plus, T&M, Unit Price, GMP, IPD), balancing risks, interests and strategic objectives.* Contracts Lifecycle Management: Experience in managing complex and high value contracts (DB, PMC, EP, EPC/EPCm) throughout its life cycle, from drafting and negotiation to administration and closeout, ensuring compliance and minimizing risk.* Risk Mitigation and Risk Management: Experience in identifying, assessing, mitigating and managing risks in procurement and contracts, proactively developing strategies to protect timelines and costs.* Regulatory Compliance: Experience in developing and implementing robust contracting systems, adhering to international, corporate, and best practice standards.* Claims Management: Experience in identifying, evaluating and efficiently managing contractual disputes.* Effective Supplier and Contractor Management: Experience in optimizing supplier and contractor performance through monitoring, relationship management and proactive measures.* Stakeholder Management: Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.* Complex Projects Leadership and High Performance Teams: Experience in leading and managing complex projects and motivating and developing high performance teams.