Murray Dickson

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About Murray Dickson

Hands-on Supply Chain Executive with comprehensive and progressive experience with full responsibility and accountability for all procurement activities within a global heavy equipment manufacturing sector. My experience includes the creation and implementation of a strategic procurement plan, lead a global team that included (procurement, expediting, production control and supplier quality) that supported manufacturing in Canada, Poland, India and Japan. Responsible for department budgets in excess of $250 million annually. Accountable for the development of supplier networks throughout a global supply base and subsequent responsibility for personally maintaining key relationships within the supply chain. Developed and implemented a new supplier approval and supplier surveillance process that improved supplier quality and reduced manufacturing shortages. Developed and implemented succession planning and mentoring of procurement employees. Established achievable departmental and individual cost reduction targets and supported as required to ensure desired results were achieved Specialties: Global Procurement, Executive Leadership, Vice-President Operations, Hands-on, Strategic Partner, Relationship Builder, Change Management, Procurement Direct and Indirect, Long Term Supply Agreements, Cost Reduction, Skilled Negotiator, Mentor, Strong Leader, Results Driven