Brian McAleer
Dundalk,Ireland
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in global category management and strategic sourcing, driving efficiency through international trade and customs compliance. Proven track record in logistics and supply chain optimisation, enhancing supplier performance management, and leading change management initiatives. Skilled in risk management and governance, e-procurement, and digital enablement, with a focus on sustainability and responsible procurement. Adept at cross-functional leadership, aiming to leverage skills for transformative impact in procurement strategies.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Global Category Manager
Xerox Corporation
Dublin, Ireland
2000.01 - Current
- Achieved significant cost reductions through effective management of indirect procurement categories overseeing over $250 million in annual spend Globally.
- Reduction in e-procurement cycle times and increases in contract compliance through transformation initiatives.
- Enhanced supply chain efficiency and reduced costs by 15% through strategic outsourcing of logistics to 3PL/4PL partners.
- Delivered significant reduction in CO₂ emissions across transport, warehousing and facilities operations through sustainability initiatives.
- Ensured compliance and reduced customs clearance times by through effective implementation of SME procedures.
- Improved profitability utilising customs duty procedures
- Delivered measurable productivity improvements and cost savings through Lean Six Sigma Green Belt projects.
- Led team of country procurement managers across Europe, driving regional procurement strategies.
- Optimised cost efficiency with strategic global procurement initiatives.
- Led cross functional teams,collaborating with all functions and levels of business to achieve goals.
- Annual budget setting, budget adherance and supplier performance monitoring.
New Programmes Materials Controller
Motorola B.V.
Swords, Ireland
1995.07 - 1999.12
- Assisted in managing audit processes to ensure transparency and accuracy in reports.
- Supported logistics and materials management for new product launches to align with production schedules.
- Aided in negotiating freight forwarding contracts, contributing to reduction in logistics costs..
- Responsible for Customs Programmes
Traffic Administrator
Quantum Corporation
Dundalk, Ireland
1992.01 - 1995.07
- Managed logistics and international transport of high-value hardware products to ensure timely global delivery.
- Responsible for customs procedures and duty drawback to facilitate operations.
- Warehouse and inventory management.
Customs & International Trade Specialist
Customs Clearance Services
Dublin, Ireland
1988.08 - 1992.01
- Import and export customs documentation processes.
- Documentation specialist with daily tasks related to customs.
- Helped implement automated entry processing (AER) system for Irish Revenue.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Dundalk Institute of Technology
Dundalk/ireland 2001.10 - 2004.06
Diploma of Higher Education - Purchasing and Materials Managment
Higher Diploma in Purchasing & Materials Management
Dublin/Ireland 1993.08 - 1996.07
Diploma of Higher Education - Personal Coaching
Diploma in Personal & Executive Coaching
Dublin/ Ireland 2005.09 - 2007.05
Skills
- Global category management
- Strategic sourcing and negotiation
- International trade and customs compliance
- Logistics and supply chain optimization
- Facilities Management
- Supplier performance management
- Change management and transformation
- Risk management and governance
- E-procurement and digital enablement
- Cross-functional leadership
- Sustainability and responsible procurement
Affiliations
- Sustainability, technology, coaching, gardening, DIY, cooking, music and reading.
Certification
LSS Green Belt
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Diploma of Higher Education - Personal Coaching
Diploma in Personal & Executive Coaching
2005.09 - 2007.05
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Dundalk Institute of Technology
2001.10 - 2004.06
Global Category Manager
Xerox Corporation
2000.01 - Current
New Programmes Materials Controller
Motorola B.V.
1995.07 - 1999.12
Diploma of Higher Education - Purchasing and Materials Managment
Higher Diploma in Purchasing & Materials Management
1993.08 - 1996.07
Traffic Administrator
Quantum Corporation
1992.01 - 1995.07
Customs & International Trade Specialist
Customs Clearance Services
1988.08 - 1992.01