Mark Kedney
Board MemberForum on Public Procurement in Ireland
Dublin, Ireland
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General
About
A procurement and supply chain specialist with over 20 years experience. A proven record of achievement in procurement, supply chain, warehousing, inventory control, distribution and service delivery. This experience was gained working for national and international, private and public organisations in manufacturing, telecommunications, health and food sectors. Excellent communication, project and people management, negotiation and problem solving skills.
Haves
Increase value, cost reduction, process analysis and improvement, problem solving, project management, tender preperation, tender analysis and award, and contract negotiation.
Professional Experience
Jan 2009 - Present
Procurement Manager
Bord Bia
Food & Beverages
Bord Bia
Food & Beverages
Overall responsibility for the procurement of goods and services for Bord Bia. Primary responsibility is to support the business in managing its annual expenditure by working with each department to develop strategies and adherence to internal and external (Dept of Finance and EC Directives) governance models. Responsible for ensuring that all services delivered are to expected standards and offer excellent value for money.
Sep 2010 - Present
Board Member
Forum on Public Procurement in Ireland
Information Services
Forum on Public Procurement in Ireland
Information Services
FPP is the all-Ireland body representing suppliers and buyers operating in the public procurement market on the island of Ireland. This market is currently estimated to be worth in the region of €15 billion per annum and supports approximately 250,000 jobs in Ireland. There are over 1,000 organisations involved, ranging from schools to government departments. Purchases range in value from a few hundred euro to many millions, across a wide selection of areas including ambulances, advertising, traffic cones and toll bridges. FPP's mission is 'To enable buyers and suppliers participate effectively in the public procurement market on the island of Ireland by identifying, developing and promoting best practice'.
Sep 1993 - Sep 2000
(7 years)
(7 years)
Senior Buyer
Motorola
Telecommunications
Motorola
Telecommunications
Responsibility for purchasing semiconductors, plastics, die cast metals, electronic components and Printed Circuit Boards.
Sep 2000 - May 2005
(5 years)
(5 years)
Senior Buyer
Alcatel-Lucent
Telecommunications
Alcatel-Lucent
Telecommunications
Responsibilites included managing outsourced manufacturing at sites in Ireland, China, USA and Malaysia.
Jun 2005 - Jun 2007
(2 years)
(2 years)
Procurement Specialist
eircom
Telecommunications
eircom
Telecommunications
Responsibility for Core Network purchasing with an estimated annual spend of €100m. This included managing and performing QBR's with top level suppliers, driving inventory reduction initiatives and delivering real cost reductions. Member of ‘Product Development Council’
Jul 2007 - Dec 2008
(1 years, 5 Months)
(1 years, 5 Months)
Category Manager
Hospital Procurement Services Group
Hospital & Health Care
Hospital Procurement Services Group
Hospital & Health Care
23 Voluntary Hospitals from Dublin, Cork and Limerick established an executive working group called the Hospital Procurement Services Group (HPSG). The HPSG provides a platform for Voluntary Hospitals to work together to lever their purchasing power to drive down costs while ensuring the quality, service and delivery needs of each hospital are met. In partnership with hospital personnel, the HPSG provides a comprehensive contract development and management service across all non-pay expenditure categories implementing contracts to comply with EU procurement directives, Department of Finance procurement guidelines and accountability legislation. Management of cardiology category including pacemakers, implantable cardiac defibrillators, Drug Eluting Stents and Oxygenators - Annual spend of €40m Negotiation of Supply and Service Group Contracts Detailed analysis of purchasing trends to proactively identify opportunities
Education
1994
Irish Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management (High School)
Diploma in Purchasing And Materials Management
Diploma in Purchasing And Materials Management
1999
Bachelor Business Studies, Dublin Institute of Technology (High School)
Business Management
Business Management
More about Mark Kedney
First Name
Mark
Last Name
Kedney
Interests / Hobbies
Family, Reading/Education, Travel, Business, Golf and Fitness.
Specialities
Increase value, cost reduction, process analysis and improvement, problem solving, project management, tender preperation, tender analysis and award, and contract negotiation.
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