Robert Irvin

Background

About Robert Irvin

Professional and innovative Account and Contact manager with extensive experience in implementing effective strategies enable agencies/companies to achieve value for money and realise procurement savings and efficiencies. Degree qualified with an MBA I am experienced in undertaking audits on complex procurement processes to determine identify issues of concern and recommend and implement improvements. Areas of interest where I have achieved outcomes include: Developing a more integrated procurement approach with a broader focus than individual transactions that provides opportunities to reduce costs and approach the market in a more consistent fashion, identify additional opportunities, reduce administration costs, facilitate knowledge and resource sharing and reduces unnecessary duplication. Managing a wide range of complex procurement (from scope, contract formation through to contract management) to avoid poor project/service delivery outcomes Implementing arrangements to facilitate greater aggregated purchasing to achieve lower prices Good attention to detail; Effective budgeting & cost planning; Ability to read, interpret and write complex contract terms and conditions that comply with legislation and regulations; Extensive experience in contract negotiation with Clients, Subcontractors and Suppliers; Assessment of contract to identify risk areas and develop effective risk management strategies; Post completion reviews, analysis of results and recommend corrective actions as required as part of a continuous improvement commitment