Nick Miller , Managing Director
CONSTRUCTION
Nick Miller , Managing Director
Nick was appointed Managing Director of Fulton Hogan Ltd and Fulton Hogan Construction Pty Ltd , Fulton Hogan Industries Pty Ltd in January 2010 . He is the director of a number of Fulton Hogan subsidiaries and joint ventures , including Blackhead Quarries Ltd , Allied FH Ltd , WFH Properties Ltd and Pokeno Village Holdings Ltd . He is also a Board member of the Australian Contractors Association ( ACA ). Nick was formerly the Chief Executive of Fulton Hogan Pty Ltd and he has over 20 years ’ experience in various civil engineering and management roles , including as Chief Executive of Isaac Construction . Nick ’ s qualifications include a BE ( Hon ) in Civil Engineering from Canterbury University and a New Zealand Certificate of Engineering .
site , it makes sense to use them . In other instances it may be more economical to use an external supplier if they are closer to the site .”
“ We also leverage our size and negotiate national agreements with suppliers ,” she adds . “ Our centre-lead procurement team and national , or Trans-Tasman , supplier agreements are available to our people . They also have the flexibility to look elsewhere if they find better value . This means that we are constantly evaluating and balancing individual supply
verses our national agreements .”
“ We ’ ve always been a decentralised business , almost like a federation of regional businesses , and part of my team ’ s role is to ensure that everyone understands the supply agreements that are in place . Having a nationwide supplier deal on paper is one thing , but the benefits only come when we realize the real value and savings in the field .
With around half of its 6,400 employees procuring goods and services in some way , Fulton Hogan is looking to implement a business-
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