Helping Organisations Implement Positive Change

Testimonials

I have been fortunate to work with a large amount of different people over my career, and below are two colleagues that I would thoroughly recommend if your business has any personnel development requirements.

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Talents that make him uniquely equipped...

“I feel very privileged to have accompanied Jim and helped the thinking that has led to him setting up Harris Change Management Services.

His CliftonStrengths® profile shows talents that make him uniquely equipped to thrive in the high-pressure world of interim change leadership and his career at Honda has provided him with a perfect springboard from which to launch his own business.

I have seen Jim’s energy and skill as a communicator be the catalyst that sparks people to see possibilities and take action. I am excited that more companies will now have access to his impressive ability to analyse challenges or spot opportunities, present solutions and deliver results. He would be my first pick to lead any change project in procurement and I look forward to supporting him as he builds his new career.”

Peter Hobbs, Director, Vondel Professional Development

Highly engaged and committed ...

“I worked with Jim in his capacity as the leader of a large international procurement function and in my capacity as Learning and Development Manager and Talent and Early Careers Manager. Jim was highly engaged and committed to developing and supporting his team as a leader and demonstrated great integrity and passion for doing the best for the people in his teams as well as for his own development.

Jim is extremely diplomatic, engaging and professional in his approach and a pleasure to work with.”

Helen Close, Director, Close HR & Training

Close HR & Training

helenclose@rocketmail.com

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What the business is about

Here to solve problems and add value to your business. I am able to utilise my 29 year plus business skills and experiences at Honda, and the clients I have worked with since starting HCMS, to help companies manage projects and positively change their business, particularly (but not exclusively) around Procurement.

Main areas of support are:-

Procurement Best Practice expertise
Project Management and Team Engagement
Contract Negotiations especially communications between Procurement and Legal teams
Analysis of the current situation and Strategic Direction setting

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Case Studies

Project Leader for the consolidation of circa £750m/yr indirect spend across the whole of Honda in Europe (36 separate entities). Previously, each entity had it's own Indirect Procurement Function, so there was limited joined up sourcing strategies. I focused on stakeholder and change management, using my strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to keep the project on track. One major element was outsourcing the low value, high volume tactical spend to a third party provider. Very significant improvements were achieved, including service levels, governance, strategic sourcing and cost savings.

Legal Contract negotiations with Honda Tier 1 direct suppliers. There can be a large gap between Procurement / Sales terminology and detailed Legal contract terminology which can lead to very slow progress in signing off agreements. I have been fortunate to be able to bridge this gap. By applying a fair and balanced approach, I have been able to reach consensus and ultimately have all parties sign off legal agreements to enable the daily business to run effectively. I was also used as an internal legal advisor within the Procurement Function at Honda for both local and global agreements with Honda Tier 1 direct suppliers: I have successfully negotiated with both the commercial and legal departments of numerous global suppliers including ZF, Bosch, Inalfa, & TRW.

Communicating Strategic Direction both internally and externally. Responsible for the annual communication of Honda in Europe’s strategic direction to it's Tier 1 suppliers. I led the process from story board creation and fixing key messages, through to ensuring speech and presentation content was suitable for presenting to circa 300 Top Executives from the global supply base. I have also presented and been Master of Ceremonies at this annual event.

For more details please visit my LinkedIn page www.linkedin.com/in/jim-harris- , or simply get in touch.

JIM
HARRIS

PROCUREMENT & CHANGE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Profile

I have over 29 years experience of working in a class leading Automotive manufacturing environment. I started working at the entry level buyer role, and steadily progressed through to Senior management level, working for over 18 years. During this quarter of a century, I was also heavily involved in managing projects, again at all levels. Both of these key development experiences, coupled with my Engineering background, and my strong interpersonal skills, have enabled me to be extremely successful in whatever I've been involved in.

Personal Life

I have been married for over 29 years, and have 3 children - two still living at home! In my spare time, I'm always busy, throwing myself at some sort of project or another; usually DIY or Classic car restoration.

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