About Richard
Educated as an Engineer, I hold a Batchelor of Engineering degree (1st class) and an Executive MBA in Management. I believe in utilizing a collaborative supplier relationship approach to achieve sustainable operational excellence. I am considered by my peers to be energetic, resourceful, a strong leader/coach and a creative problem solver.
I have acquired over 20 years’ experience in the automotive, rail, aviation, and hydraulic sectors in Senior roles and established a track record of building successful global procurement teams.
I made France my family home in 2001 and have acquired dual nationality. I am fluent in English / French and have a basic knowledge of Portuguese and German. My home is located 15 minutes from Paris CDG airport.
In 2015, I established my own company providing Procurement consultancy, Interim management & procurement training to large international companies. My client base includes Babcock International Aviation, MBDA, Thales, Air France, Daher Aerospace, Faurecia, Inteva Automotive Products, Sogefi, Siemens Group, Sanofi, Hapag Lloyd, Hilti, Vinci, La Poste, Idemia, Pernod Ricard, Andros, EMotors
French
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
Gouvieux (up to 50km), Paris (up to 20km)
Experience
- RJ Todd Consulting ServicesChief Executive OfficerNovember 2015 - Today (10 years and 7 months)Established my own company providing Procurement consulting, Interim management support and Negotiation training / coaching to large international companies around the world. I am currently on mission via Valtus, supporting the Procurement and Supply chain functions within an industrial PME in the Defence Industry.I have also developed some long-standing clients for negotiation and procurement trainings on a punctual basis (ByO Group, H&Z, Ceran, Helmsley Fraser, Kedge Business School) and have successfully trained over 1500 people in the art of negotiation & procurement. I also coach risk management, cultural communication, emotional intelligence & leadership skills.
- Babcock Group ProcurementSenior Category DirectorNovember 2022 - December 2023 (1 year and 1 month)• Specialised equipment category with 5 direct reports (UK, France, Canada)• Interim management role• Reorganisation of the Group procurement function and established category strategy
- Babcock International Aviation and LandBid Manager/ConsultantNovember 2018 - December 2023 (5 years and 1 month)Paris, FranceProcurement Bid Manager/Consultant – long term mission working on public tenders for French, UK, Canada Military training solutions for the armed forces, air & sea rescue, fire-fighting services.
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Education
- Batchelor of Engineering (Honours) - First classCoventry University, UK1993Electrical & Electronic Engineering Degree
- Executive MBA in ManagementCoventry University, UK2002Executive MBA obtained whilst working for Alsthom and Faurecia