Dave Fordy Mcips
About Dave Fordy Mcips
Dave Fordy Mcips serves as the Interim Global Category Manager for Electronics at Ultra Electronics Group, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management, having previously worked in various roles within the defense and aerospace sectors.
Work at Ultra Electronics Group
Dave Fordy Mcips has served as the Interim Global Category Manager for Electronics at Ultra Electronics Group since 2021. In this role, he has developed a new Category Framework and Sourcing Strategy specifically for electronic components. He has focused on maximizing collaborative benefits across the organization to leverage spending effectively, aiming for the lowest Total Cost of Ownership. Mcips is accountable to the Senior Vice President of Procurement for the review and acceptance of deliverables, ensuring that category plans are developed and implemented with constructive feedback from key stakeholders.
Previous Experience in Procurement
Prior to his current position, Mcips held various roles in procurement and supply chain management. He was the Head of Procurement at ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK from 2015 to 2017 and served as the Site Sourcing Leader at Honeywell Analytics Ltd from 2011 to 2015. He also worked as Assistant Procurement Manager at Goodrich from 2008 to 2011. His experience includes creating and managing a risk register to address supply chain risks and conducting Value Engineering and Value Analysis to explore opportunities with non-branded and alternative parts.
Military Background
Dave Fordy Mcips served in the Royal Air Force (RAF) as a Senior Aircraftsman from 1987 to 1990. His military experience included assignments at HQ Strike Command and RAF Brize Norton. This background provided him with foundational skills in logistics and operations, which he later applied in his procurement and supply chain roles.
Education and Professional Development
Mcips has a strong educational background in business and procurement. He studied at Plymouth University, earning a BA (Hons) in Business Studies from 1995 to 1997. He furthered his education at Plymouth CFE, where he achieved a Graduate Diploma in Purchasing & Supply (MCIPS) between 2001 and 2003. Additionally, he completed a Six Sigma Green Belt Core program in Total Quality Management at Honeywell in 2011.
Supply Chain Strategy Development
In his various roles, Mcips has developed comprehensive supply chain models that utilize franchised distributors, catalogue suppliers, and brokers. His strategic approach includes mapping key stakeholders to ensure effective category plans are created and implemented. His focus on risk management and optimization has contributed to the efficiency and effectiveness of supply chain operations.