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1 BRIAN BARWICK LinkedIn Profile SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER è COMMERCIAL EXECUTIVE è CONTRACTS & PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST GLOBAL PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN EXECUTIVE Merging highly-developed commercial acuity with public sector experience to establish systems, implement processes, discover significant cost savings, and provide robust delivery mechanisms to drive efficiencies across product lifecycles. Profit-driven project management executive with 10+ years experience leading commercial activities, strategic procurement projects, and logistics operations within the public sector. Lead complex, multimillion-dollar projects while creating innovative transformative programs to establish accountability, enable governance, and provide first-rate customer service. Responsive leader with well-developed knowledge of Waterfall, Agile and PMBOK methodologies to develop robust project management systems to support local and global teams. Advanced user of best-of-breed ERP, WMS, and TMS systems, including supply chain, demand planning, forecasting, order management, CRM, and reverse logistics modules. Expert in contracts, procurement, supply chain management, risk mitigation, workforce capability, and leadership. EXECUTIVE FIT & STRENGTHS Powering Business Logistics for High-Impact Clients & Government Units From Strategic Tweaks to Quantum Leaps Managed $25M Annual Order Fulfillment, $40M Inventory & 10K Unique SKUs Transformed Best Practice Procurement Processes Reduced Warehousing Costs 7% & Wastage 15% Directed $2B Worth of Contracts for the Department of Training & Workforce Development Advanced Product & Service Procurement through $50M Professional Learning Provider Panel Multimillion-Dollar Project Management Commercial Sector Stakeholder Communications Business Transformation Victorian Government Purchasing Board Procurement, Contracts & Negotiations Governance & Compliance Best Practice Implementation Process Monitoring & Improvements Supply Chain Management Agile Methodologies Team Leadership Tender Evaluations Product Launches Policy Development Public & Private Sectors CAREER HIGHLIGHTS SPURRED PROJECT PROFITABILITY THROUGH HIGHLY EFFICIENT SYSTEMS, ROBUST LEADERSHIP & RISK CONTROLS Improved operational efficiencies 40% and facilitated integrated planning and practical implementation of project deliverables to ensure quality, enable governance, manage risk, improve financial integrity, and embed accountability. Managed 8 project management staff to provide leadership and practical support to lead implementation tracking, introduce clear metrics, and establish powerful reporting mechanisms throughout teams and departments. MAXIMISED TEAM PERFORMANCE & RESULTS THROUGH CONTINUOUS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT Established robust yet agile procurement process to allow department to provide high-quality services to the local community. Introduced business process changes to transform procurement practices, into a core function. Created and presented clear business case incorporating all aspects of project development processes and implementation practises, from goals and milestones to the evaluation matrix. MANAGED NATIONWIDE & GLOBAL PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAINS, LEVERAGING RARE, IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING OF BUSINESS DRIVERS, CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGIES & LOGISTICS DISCIPLINES Negotiated and managed procurement and associated contracts for 2K army vehicles and 3K modules by applying commercial best practices whilst working within the confines of the FMA Act and Commonwealth Procurement Rules. Provided commercial oversight and consultative services to support Department s ability to manage evolutionary procurement program with constantly changing variables while also ensuring appropriate governance and quality. Appointed as member of Governance Committee. Oversaw government tender evaluation processes and liaised with Department of Justice (DOJ) to manage spending across all units while

2 evaluating all tenders submitted to specific panels. EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE & IMPACT SINCLAIR KNIGHT MERZ (SKM) Sydney, NSW 2015 Present A multi-disciplinary project management, logistics and engineering advisory services company that has established itself as a leading provider of capability improvements to government, defence, telecommunications, and tail clients. SENIOR PROJECT & PROCUREMENT CONSULTANT Annual Order Fulfillment: $25M Inventory: $40M & 10K Unique SKUs Accountability: $3.5B Project Managed 8 Staff Recruited to coordinate delivery outcomes for Sinclair Knight Merz s largest land-based acquisition project (Land 145) to deliver new networked, integrated capability through innovative new equipment worth $2B AUD. Collaborated with executive team, subcontractors, engineers, and international suppliers to identify and implement best practice procurement strategies. BEST PRACTICE IMPLEMENTATION & HIGH-LEVEL PROCUREMENT Went beyond consulting in project management, earning trust as vital leader with a personal stake in client s success. Drove operational, strategic, and tactical aspects of complex projects through workflow planning, vendor and supplier management, system development, contract administration, and long-term through-life support programs. Managed $2B worth of contracts for department and $10-15M in variations by drawing on exceptional knowledge of commercial imperatives, best practice procurement, and influential negotiation abilities. Improved operational efficiencies 40% and facilitated integrated planning and practical implementation of project deliverables to ensure quality, enable governance, manage risk, improve financial integrity, and embed accountability. Developed planning and policy frameworks, standardised reporting procedures, asset management registers, and documentation protocols by utilising agile methodologies and strategies. Established powerful yet agile procurement process to allow branch to provide high-quality service to community. Ensured project governance and compliance while analysing high-level security protocols, strict legislation, and risk. Provided commercial oversight and consultative services to support client s ability to manage evolutionary procurement program with constantly changing variables while also ensuring appropriate governance and quality. Built robust fulfillment team & stakeholder network, with world-class infrastructure, top-notch partnerships, and IT tools. Managed 8 project management staff to provide leadership and practical support to lead implementation tracking, introduce clear metrics, and establish robust reporting mechanisms throughout teams and departments. Oversaw multiple primary European suppliers working with 15 Australian subcontractors to facilitate delivery of a major land capability to Australian Army. Introduced incentivised contracts to project management teams across Europe and Australia to ensure KPIs and milestones were met across all facets while also establishing IT-based schedules to provide established cohesion. DEPARTMENT OF TRAINING & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Sydney, NSW Department of the Government of Australia charged with the responsibility for national policies and programs that help Australians access quality and affordable education. CATEGORY DEPARTMENT MANAGER $20M Multi-Use Panel P&L Responsibility: $20M Managed 20 Staff Hired to lead category management team in developing and managing implementation of $50M Professional Learning Provider Panel designed to improve product and service procurement. Oversaw project delivery utilising project management methods to lead strategic planning, refine project scope and resources, manage risk, and roll out new platform. PLATFORM LAUNCH & TENDER EVALUATION Retained high-level control of product & service procurement, directly managing operations & driving change. Introduced business process changes to transform Department s procurement practices, a core operational function. Developed best practice initiatives to improve project delivery at every stage by embedding operational efficiencies, financial integrity, transparency, accountability, governance, and proactive risk management. Created and presented clear business case incorporating all aspects of project development processes and implementation practices, from goals and milestones to the evaluation matrix.

3 Initiated robust project management processes ranging from documentation management systems to contract evaluation, system roll out, and implementation. Directed high-impact tender processes, administration & governance & influenced continuous improvement. Established $50M learning project and ensured proper execution by introducing governance programs, engaging external advisors, and developing new procurement risk management framework to minimise favouritism. Prepared and evaluated all tender specifications and tender document suites in accordance with Financial Management Act and Departmental Procurement Framework. Appointed as member of Governance Committee. Oversaw government tender evaluation processes and liaised with DOJ to manage spending across all departments while evaluating all tenders submitted to specific panels. AUSTRALIAN FRONTLINE MACHINERY Sydney, NSW Global technology group providing specialised security and mobility products and services to defence and automotive sectors. PROCUREMENT OFFICER & ILS TRANSITION PROGRAM MANAGER Annual Order Fulfillment: $5M $3.5B Acquisition Project Managed 5 Staff Hired to lead and deliver multi-faceted projects for the Department of Defence. Managed schedule and scope of each project, liaising closely with contractors, managers, and customers to develop accurate budgets, manage risk, prepare detailed schedules, and ensure governance over the entire project lifecycle. SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT & PROJECT DEVELOPMENT Built robust military supply chain operation & simultaneously fulfilled multiple million-dollar contracts/projects. Managed 15+ federal government projects at any given time and ensured timely, cost effective delivery of goods, services and programmes of work. Delivered $17M contract with no delay while also reducing reputational risk by successfully negotiated new contracts with existing suppliers and transitioning business processes to mitigate potential loss of significant IP knowledge. Oversaw all aspects of project development, planning, implementation, evaluation, and reporting across procurement, contract negotiation, purchasing, resource management, product selection, supply chain logistics, and deployment. Streamlined contract change proposal framework to facilitate timely and accurate contract variations that increased efficiencies, improved accuracy, saved time, and improved operating costs. Introduced program and process improvements by creating project system review schedules, developing standardised templates to improve communication, and creating buying scale by leveraging international business. Created sourcing paper to outline management of $7M supply contract to reduce costs and minimised risk. Appointed to Quality Management Working Group to analyse service delivery outcomes for government contracts. DEFENCE PROCUREMENT AGENCY Sydney, NSW Department that purchases and maintains military equipment and supplies in the quantities and to the service levels that are required by Defence and approved by Government. PROJECT OFFICER & TRANSITION COORDINATOR Annual Order Fulfillment: $3M Inventory: $4B & 15K Unique SKUs P&L Responsibility: $3M Managed 5 Staff Hired to manage vast array of project development, delivery, and transition across programs of work including ILS Procurement, Fleet Management, Project Management, CDRL Coordination and Review, and Contract Management. Engaged and negotiated with internal and external customers, ensuring and even flow of communication and clear expectations and information, effectively managing organisation s main contract. TEAM LEADERSHIP & PROJECT MANAGEMENT Maximised team performance through training, continuous operational improvement & cost reduction initiatives. Built high-performance team of 4 project managers by working consultatively with HR to train new staff, implement OHS systems across the organisation, and conduct robust employee and organisational reviews. Strengthened project management processes to improve operational integrity, enable governance across project implementation, and deliver improved outcomes through established operational policies and procedures. Reduced warehousing costs 7% and wastage 15% by negotiating incremental supply arrangements and introducing improved resourcing policy to manage $3M in supply purchases from international suppliers.

4 Improved document management processes and frameworks for top acquisition program worth >$1B over 15 years. See next page for details about expanding Toyota s supply chain capabilities, extensive education history & technologies... TOYOTA MOTOR COMPANY AUSTRALIA Sydney, NSW 2000 Established in Yokohama city in 1933, Toyota Motor Co., manufactures vehicles in 20 countries around the world and offers products and services in more than 160 countries and areas worldwide. SUPPLY CHAIN SPECIALIST (CONTRACTOR) Annual Order Fulfillment: $32M Inventory: $70M & 20K Unique SKUs P&L Responsibility: $5M Managed 5 Staff Hired to lead the development and implantation of centralised online platform to administer online auctions for the dealership network by leveraging commercial acuity and strong knowledge of procurement and supply chain operations. COST REDUCTIONS & PROJECT DEVELOPMENT Supported growth & supply chain project delivery with modern technologies, robust processes and transparency. Provided end-to-end project management support, from establishing project scope to preparing requirements specifications and liaising with stakeholders across the purchasing and supply process. Reduced costs 25% and increased revenue 3% by managing new online platform while delivering transparent communications throughout dealership group. Developed accessible yet robust processes and procedures to increase governance, accountability, and efficiency across entire management and network of 50+ dealers. Coordinated and managed fleet of 600+ vehicles and 1600 fire trucks, including the acquisition, maintenance and disposal of all CFA vehicles as required. EARLIER CONTRACT WORK Fleet Manager & Contracts and Procurement Coordinator Country Fire Authority NSW Sydney, NSW Delivered $300K in savings by applying assessing method for vehicle replacement while sourcing vehicles from OEM. Oversaw $5M capital acquisition budget and $7M operating budget for both corporate and emergency fleets. Earned reputation for providing solid commercial advice. Project Officer & Armoury Logistics Team Leader NSW Police Sydney, NSW Managed contract negotiations, risk mitigation, quality control, and continuous improvement procedures for delivery of 20K fleet of small arms, equipment inventory, and procurement management projects. Worked as logistics team lead for firearm replacement project where the legacy fleet of revolvers was removed from service and the semi-automatic handguns were introduced. Logistics Officer Ambulance NSW Sydney, NSW Trained new staff members in the day-to-day operations and in the organisational values, ethics and culture. Reviewed systems and implemented operational improvements to streamline processes across 3 Victorian centres. EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Master of Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain Management, RMIT, 2015 Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management & Strategic Procurement, RMIT, 2013 Certificate III & IV in Government Procurement & Contracting, TAFE NSW, 2012 Certificate in Materials Logistics for Warehousing & Storage, TAFE NSW, 2011 Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, TAFE NSW, 2010 Certificate IV in Transport & Logistics, Kangan Institute, 2010 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS, & TECHNOLOGY CPL Member of Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia MCIPS Member of Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply PRINCE2 Foundations & Practitioner METAPM CIPSA

5 AS400 Oracle procurement and finance services SAP MYOB MDT/MDN Various web dock and logistics-based programs