
David Swadling
I am a Senior Director, Head of Direct Procurement (MCIPS, ACMA & CGMA), expert at directing international efficiency... | Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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David Swadling’s Expertise I am a Senior Director, Head of Direct Procurement (MCIPS, ACMA & CGMA), expert at directing international efficiency transformations, driving operations, strategy, policy and processes to achieve best-value at optimum cost for media, publishing, technology, semiconductor and manufacturing companies. In recruiting top-tier talent, I quickly improve performance and develop teams that deliver customer value and exceed targets. In transforming strategic sourcing and procurement functions, I leverage cutting-edge business intelligence to achieve alignment, improve reporting structures and add value to strategic and tactical decision making. When a Global Educational publisher wanted to globalize procurement operations, extend their footprint into all aspects of Wiley purchasing, as their VP of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement, I implemented best practice procedures across entire landscape. I standardized contract templates globally, implemented Ariba and led risk management practices. Succeeded in embedding procurement into business DNA to achieve significant savings while improving annual cashflow by +10m and productivity by 20%. One of my core skills is leading supplier selection, negotiation and ongoing performance management to achieve uncover areas for relationship development, additional sales and identify areas for significant savings. I am passionate about operating as Key Risk Manager, partnering and collaborating with stakeholders to quickly identify and mitigate risk. Key Skills: ✔ Sourcing & Supply Chain Strategies ✔ Cost Modelling & Margin Development ✔ Benchmarking & New Models ✔ Market Analysis & Insight Reports ✔ Contract Negotiation, Management & SLAs ✔ Performance Management Frameworks ✔ Supplier Relationship Management ✔ Risk Identification & Mitigation ✔ Processes, Policy & Compliance ✔ Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy ✔ Restructuring & Transformations ✔ Start-Up Establishment ✔ Post M&A Integration ✔ SAP Ariba, Coupa & Oracle Projects
David Swadling’s Current Industry Pearson
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Swadling’s Prior Industry
Electronic Data Systems
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E2open
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Lsi An Avago Technologies
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Lg Electronics
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John Wiley And Sons
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Pearson
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Pearson
Head of Direct Procurement
Wed Apr 01 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Present
John Wiley And Sons
Vice President, Strategic Sourcing and Procurement
Thu Jan 01 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Mon Jul 01 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
John Wiley And Sons
Director, Strategic Procurement
Sun May 01 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Thu Jan 01 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Lg Electronics
Regional Procurement Director, Middle East & Africa
Fri Jan 01 2010 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Fri Apr 01 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Lsi An Avago Technologies
Procurement Director
Sun Apr 01 2007 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Tue Dec 01 2009 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Lsi An Avago Technologies
Director, Global Procurement Operations Solutions and Support
Sun Dec 01 2002 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun Apr 01 2007 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
E2open
South Asia Controller, Director of Finance
Sun Apr 01 2001 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun Dec 01 2002 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Electronic Data Systems
Unit Controller, Director of Finance & Administration (ASEAN)
Sat Apr 01 2000 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun Apr 01 2001 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Electronic Data Systems
Various
Sun Sep 01 1991 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sat Apr 01 2000 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)