Curriculum Vitae

Mr. Derek John Fullerton
2 Flairs Avenue,
Arbroath,
Angus,
Scotland,
DD11 5DY
Tel: 01241 431570
Mob: 07715 233953
E-mail: d_fullerton@sky.com

Personal Statement

I have a strong focus on health & safety, both at work & in my personal life, I am self-motivated, conscientious, hardworking & very much a team player, however I also work very well as an individual with little or no supervision. I am always willing to get involved in around the table discussions, offering my constructive contribution where applicable & make balanced decisions under pressure in a timely manner when required

Date of Birth
31-05-1961

Nationality
British

Marital status
Engaged/partnered & have three young, dependent sons

Passport
10 Year

Driving Licence

Full, current, clean
H.G.V. Class I
Car and H.G.V. Class I Driving Instructors Certificate
Forklift Certificate

Hobbies

I am currently registered with the SYFA as a Youth Football Coach/Manager & have been fully disclosed by the Child Protection Agency
I coach & manage the St. Murdochs 2002 DoB 11-a-side football team, moving up through the age groups with them every year
As a family, we are keen on Caravan touring, walking & cycling
I enjoy Boxing training, weight training, five a side football & fitness training.
Until recently I was a Committee member of Arbroath Amateur Boxing Club.
I was registered as a “Scottish Amateur Boxing Official” (Judge and Referee) until other commitments took over

References

Third party professional & character references can be supplied on request

Employment Experience & History (present to past)

June 2016 – Present
Technical Sales Engineer (Contract) Konepaja Hakkinen, RAISIO, Finland
Business development & sales role set up primarily to increase the company Client base in the UK moving on to Europe & the USA
Working directly with potential Clients across many industries including Oil & Gas, Renewables, Aerospace, Defence, Pulp & Paper, Shipbuilding, Propulsion & Tele-communications

June 2016 ¬– Present
Company Direct, Fincammur Limited (Incorporated VAT registered co.)
Fincammur Limited was originally set up to work internationally under contract for a Major Engineering company based in Finland
The company has also been utilised as a one man agency for the supply of manpower support to the Transport Industry (HGV class 1 driver), working on a contract basis across four Clients:
Alan Davie Transport, Duntroon
AAD Transport, Forfar
R.T.McEwan, Inverkeilor
W.Martin, Monikie, Dundee

April 2013 – June 2016
Procurement Lead (Technical), Aker Solutions Dyce, Aberdeen/Norway
Key Supplier Manager
Technical procurement supervisor
Oversee the placing of RFQ’s & Purchase Orders offering guidance & mentoring to team members
Manage Aker PO’s & associated operations at source (Key Suppliers Locations) & schedule priorities accordingly to requirements
Act as a single point of contact between Key Suppliers & all Aker stakeholders

Nov 2009 – April 2013
Senior Buyer (Sub-contract machining), Aker Solutions (Dyce, Aberdeen)
Sourcing of suppliers and potential alternatives in accordance with relevant procurement procedures.
Executing MRP generated requirements by way of Purchase Order.
Managing outstanding / overdue suppliers open order book
Ensuring suppliers provide delivery confirmation in an accurate and timely manner.
To establish and maintain a process for regular, effective and efficient follow-up / expediting.
Updating of the system with delivery information from expediting reports.
Negotiating with suppliers.
Identify and report cost savings to Projects / Business.
Action and close quality notifications (VQN’s) in a timely manner.
Monitoring of supplier performance via “scorecard system”.
Lead negotiations on Purchase / Contract requirements and also on any contractual issues to ensure the best commercial terms for the Company are obtained.
Coordinate “Supplier Continuous Improvement Programmes”.
Establish manufacturing plans and inspection and test plans (ITP) for large expenditure items. Monitor such plans until completion of Purchase Order.
Conduct witness and hold tests in line with PQP’s, documenting all findings on selected suppliers when appropriate.
Document and manage witness and hold programs for selected suppliers where appropriate.
Ensure that preventive measures and root cause analysis are in place with vendors to increase vendor quality.
Responsible for timely and accurate monthly department reporting
Ensure component, standard cost and lead time are maintained within the SAP system
Fulfil HSE responsibilities in line with company’s policy’s and management system.
Assist Supply Chain Management as required.
As necessary, perform other tasks, which require essentially the same level of skill and responsibility.
Ensure agreed objectives and targets are achieved.

Nov 2008 – Nov 2009
ITO Sourcing Specialist – GE Oil & Gas (Montrose/Aberdeen)
Support ITO/Proposals management, acting as a single point of contact with regards to providing accurate, up to date Sourcing & Procurement information.
Act as the key interface between Sourcing & ITO Teams.
Ensure when proposing the use of new suppliers that they have been subjected to the correct level of commercial review and due diligence, in line with all forms of compliance.
Develop, implement & maintain “cost books” on standard fast moving equipment, slickening the quote process & reducing takt time, utilizing global and local frame agreements where possible.
Assist Proposals Co-ordinators in assessing/evaluating historical Sourcing information in SIMON & AS400
Request all quotations, where possible, via the SIMON system using Vetco’s approved suppliers.
Provide the Proposals Co-ordinators with Sourcing & Procurement information on request, populating the Cost Register or Procurement Request Sheet in a timely manner
Ensure cost estimates are in validity & have been acquired via Vetco’s approved supply base & where possible are valid for the duration of the tender validity.
Ensure that quoted deliveries are accurate & achievable in order to meet individual requirements & schedules.
Review any Sourcing content within all relavant ITO/Proposals Cost Model drafts (prior to ITO release), ensuring costs & deliveries are accurate, up to date & achievable.
Sign off/authorise the sourcing content of the Cost Model once satisfy & pass back to ITO/Proposals

Nov 2006 – Nov 2008
Senior Sub-Contract Co-ordinator – GE Oil & Gas (Montrose)
Managing Vetco’s sub-contact requirements on a daily basis, utilizing Vetco’s vendor base & identify best solution to satisfy individual requirements,
Delegate tasks to team members, providing assistance & technical back up where required.
Visit vendors assessing capability for specific components going forward & start proceedings with regards to possible Machining agreements/contracts
Advise vendors on priorities & schedule/re-schedule to suit Vetco’s urgent requirements, also intervene in commodity procurement issues where technical input is required

Aug 2002 – Nov 2006
Sub-Contract Buyer/Co-ordinator – Vetcogray (Montrose)
Supply Chain Buyer within Vetcogray Procurement Department purchasing manufactured parts, both Sub-Contract (Free Issue Material) and turnkey (supply complete) dealing extensively with vendors on a daily basis.
Buyer’s duties include:
Request for Quotation via Internet (Simon System)
Negotiation with Vendors (price and delivery)
Placing of orders (raising associated documentation, issuing materials etc)
Dealing with any Engineering or Quality issues raised by Vendor or Quality Control department.
Expedite orders and report at productions meetings.

Jan 2002 – Aug 2002
Customer Services Administrator – ABB Vetco Gray (Montrose)
Project Co-ordinator on Ensco 100 Diverter System. Extensive use of Excel/Word and all systems specific to ABB Vetco Gray.
Duties included Sub-contract and in-house project management, vendor visits and interface with customer, reporting on progress.

Oct 1990 – Jan 2002
CNC Machinist – ABB Vetco Gray (Montrose)
Proficient in operating Warner Swasey and G & L Machines.
Conversant with Fanuc, G & L and General Electric Controls.
Working in a high production manufacturing cell to priority lists, loading machines accordingly.
Possesses a good understanding of machine language as programme editing is frequently required.
Used to working with a minimum of supervision where using initiative is a central part of the position.
Required to oversee Apprentices and Temporary Workers.
Involved in the team set up for ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental) and ISO 18001 (Safety) Accreditation.
Served as the sole member from Montrose as the Employee Consultation Representative during unfortunate redundancy process.

Apr 1990 – Oct 1990
Fitter/Turner, CNC Machinist – Halliburton Manufacturing & Services
Working on a large range of oilfield equipment

Jan 1985 – Apr 1990
HGV Class 1 Lorry Driver – Scottish Road Services
General Haulage and Fridge Freight, carryout maintenance and light mechanical repairs.

June 1984 – Dec 1984
Mechanical Fitter – Merpro (Montose)
(temporary contract, supply boat cable laying equipment re-fit)

Jan 1984 – June 1984
Mechanical Fitter – Enterprise Sheet Metal (Aberdeen)
Paper mill re-fits

Aug 1977 – Dec 1983
4 Year Apprenticeship
Fitter/Turner – Halliburton Manufacturing & Services
Working on various types of oilfield equipment, welding, fitting, turning, pressure testing.
After apprenticeship, specialised in Halliburton and Otis Downhole, wellhead and Wireline Tools, Valves and Equipment.

Education and Qualifications (recent to past)

May 2015
(Aker Solutions)
Completed an Introduction to Leadership course

June – Sept 2010
(Aker Solutions)
Completed a course in Strategic Negotiation (Core Competence Negotiation)

Aug 2007
(Vetco)
Graduated as Six Sigma Green Belt

Aug 2007
(Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce)
Completed a course in Negotiating & Influencing Skills

July 2007
(Vetco)
Completed a Business Report Writing Course

1990 – 1991
(Angus College of Further Education)
Completed Advanced AutoCAD Module

1990 – 1991
(Angus College of Further Education )
Completed Basic AutoCAD Module

Nov 1989
Grampian Transport Training (Aberdeen)
Completed a certified course in the transportation of hazardous goods

Aug 1986
Army School of Mechanical Transport)
Completed approved training course & Qualified as Heavy Goods Vehicle Driving Instructor
Completed Advanced Driving Test

1982 – 1995
Military service, R.E.M.E. (T.A.)
Completed approved courses & qualified as VMB (Vehicle Mechanic B vehicles) Petrol & Diesel Class III, II & I
Completed approved training courses & qualified as Metalsmith Class III, II and I
Completed Senior Military Course in Leadership and Management, necessary to become a senior rank (qualified to rank of sergeant)

1977 – 1981
Angus Technical College
Cities & Guilds London Institute

1977 – 1978
Part I Basic Engineering Craft Studies (Mechanical Bias)
Pass with Credit
Part I Basic Engineering Craft Studies (Fabrication and Welding Bias)
Pass with Credit

1978 – 1980
Part II Engineering Craft Studies (Mechanical)
Pass with Credit

1980 – 1981
Part III Engineering Craft Studies (Mechanical)
Pass with Credit and Distinction
Awarded Regional Prize – Mechanical Engineering Craft Studies

1977 – 1981
ITB Certificate of Craftsmanship (Turning and Mechanical Fitting)

1977 – 1978
Angus Training Group
ITB 1st Year Training Certificate

1973 – 1977
Arbroath High School
SCE ‘O’ Grades – Arithmetic, Engineering Drawing, Geography, Woodwork