Andrew brings extensive expertise in managing and optimising suppliers that support warehouse and logistics operations. Beyond delivering tactical cost reductions through retendering, he focuses on optimising equipment and vehicle lifecycle strategies, balancing renewal versus maintenance costs and identifying value opportunities in sourcing for warehouse automation initiatives.
He has a strong track record of delivering impressive returns on investment and securing sustainable, long-term benefits by embedding robust procurement discipline, governance, and systems.
Career Highlights
Direct Costs:
Delivered €3.4m logistics savings across sea freight, UK & EU road transport, warehousing and telematics within a global food manufacturing group.
Achieved £3.1m logistics cost savings across European transport, pallets, sea freight and temperature-controlled warehousing through strategic procurement and supplier renegotiation.
Re-negotiated the UK secondary distribution contract for a major global beverage manufacturer, delivering improved commercial terms and service resilience.
Negotiated new UK transport contracts for a major fresh produce importer, generating significant savings while shortening the supply chain and increasing product life.
Indirect Costs:
Agency Labour Optimisation: Consolidated ~20 labour providers to a core national panel, formalised terms and delivered cost reductions of 34% (container de-vanning), 5% (MHE roles) and 3% (HGV drivers) while improving governance and payment terms.
MHE Cost & Lifecycle Strategy: Re-tendered FLT fleet management, shifting from outright ownership to structured rental and maintenance model, reducing high repair exposure and delivering >£40k year-one savings.
Robotics & Automation Investment: Developed and procured pallet-stacking robotic solution for co-pack operation, securing competitive supplier terms with a 12-month payback and reducing reliance on scarce manual labour.
Facilities & Operational Services Consolidation: Re-tendered and renegotiated landscaping, cleaning, uniform and pest control contracts, delivering up to 31% cost reductions, extended payment terms and multi-year rate protection across sites.
Most Recent Assignment
Mid-sized 3PL
Andrew delivered multiple double-digit savings across the majority of spend categories, including pest control, labour agency services, materials handling equipment (MHE), vehicle buy-versus-maintain analysis and a number of robotics and automation projects.
Prior Experience
Andrew has over 20 years’ experience in this specialist logistics and supply chain procurement field. His background includes working with numerous food and beverage manufacturers, airports, and third-party logistics providers, as well as serving as Commercial Director for a major 3PL.
