David Lally
Ballyglunin,Ireland
Summary
Results-driven engineering operations leader with 20+ years of experience in spare parts planning, inventory optimization, and supplier management in the medical device industry. Delivered €8M+ in VIP cost savings, spearheaded digital procurement systems, and ensured critical spares availability for preventative maintenance. Adept in obsolescence risk mitigation, PM BOM development, and cross-functional collaboration to improve reliability and uptime.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
2014
2014
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Engineering Stores Manager
Boston Scientific Ireland Ltd.
Galway
09.2003 - 06.2025
- Manage spare parts lifecycle and procurement strategies.
- Collaborate with Maintenance & Engineering Teams to forecast and stock critical spares, assess
- Directed a high-performing stores team and streamlined inventory across on-site and off-site locations.
- Produced KPIs and metrics on inventory, performance, and cost control.
- Preventative Maintenance BOM optimization
- Root cause analysis of spares-related failures
- Leading initiative on Obsolescence risk mitigation
- Led implementation of a new ERP procurement system for the site - myBuy Ariba
- Spearhead end-to-end spare parts lifecycle management, supporting site-wide preventative maintenance and reducing machine downtime risk.
- Partner with maintenance engineering teams to identify and forecast critical spares requirements, ensuring optimal stock levels for unplanned and scheduled work.
- Drive procurement strategy for MRO inventory, delivering €8M+ in cost savings through VIP initiatives, supplier consolidation, and spend analytics.
- Implemented “myBuy” a digital procurement system as site lead, enhancing purchasing efficiency, traceability, and data-driven decision-making.
- Lead and mentor a high-performing Engineering Stores team, fostering a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.
- Oversee offsite warehousing logistics, ensuring timely availability of high-priority components and alignment with CMMS scheduling.
- Negotiate SLA agreements with new and existing suppliers, aligning procurement KPIs with reliability and performance objectives.
- Produce monthly KPI reports on inventory turnover, cost savings, critical stockouts, and reliability improvement metrics
Logistics coordinator
Boston Scientific Ireland Ltd.
Galway
09.2000 - 09.2003
- Oversaw domestic and international shipment coordination, including sterilization scheduling.
- Collaborated closely with logistics and supply chain teams to reduce freight spend and optimize delivery schedules.
- Maintained and reported on weekly logistics performance metrics to drive continuous improvement
Product Builder / Shipping Operator
Boston Scientific Ireland Ltd.
Galway
01.1997 - 09.2000
- Prepared product for shipping and maintained communication with logistics.
- Trained new employees and supported daily shipping operations.
- Prioritized urgent backorders in coordination with logistics teams.
Education
APICS Certification -
Procurement & Supply Chain Management - undefined
IIPMM
01.2013 - 01.2015
IATI - Business Law, Taxation, Accounting
01.2003 - 01.2004
Leaving Certificate -
St. Joseph’s Patrician College
04.2001 - 01.1996
Skills
- Highly motivated with strong communication skills
- Comfortable working under pressure
- Ability to work in a team environment or independently
- Skilled in motivating people while maintaining a good working environment
- Strategic planning
- Inventory management
Timeline
Procurement & Supply Chain Management - undefined
IIPMM
01.2013 - 01.2015
Engineering Stores Manager
Boston Scientific Ireland Ltd.
09.2003 - 06.2025
IATI - Business Law, Taxation, Accounting
01.2003 - 01.2004
Leaving Certificate -
St. Joseph’s Patrician College
04.2001 - 01.1996
Logistics coordinator
Boston Scientific Ireland Ltd.
09.2000 - 09.2003
Product Builder / Shipping Operator
Boston Scientific Ireland Ltd.
01.1997 - 09.2000
APICS Certification -
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