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Vertical Talent prides itself on the calibre of our people. As a thought leader and innovator in the recruitment industry - we seek the same levels of leadership and creativeness in each team member. By providing rewarding employment experiences and applying dedicated talent advancement programs we have become a recognised employer of choice in our field of expertise.
The team at Vertical Talent have been hand selected for their ethical, consultative approach as well as the networks and specialisation they bring. We only hire experienced consultants so you always receive a superior level of service you and technical understanding.
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T: +(65) 6645 4544
E: simon.triggs@verticaltalent.com
With over 10 years of recruitment experience across the Asia Pacific region, Simon not only comes with a proven track record of delivering superior solutions, but brings a wealth of knowledge and technical experience to Vertical Talent in South East Asia.
Originally from the UK, Simon moved to Australia in 2001 and launched his recruitment career in a global firm. Simons experience covers multiple geographical locations including Melbourne, Adelaide and Singapore within Engineering, Construction and Mining. He has extensive experience in building successful teams and delivering consistent results with high quality outcomes for his customers.
Simon oversees end to end recruitment for Procurement positions across South East Asia and has a true customer focus, bringing you consultation, flexibility and transparency in his approach.
Odelle ran her own highly successful business in the UK before moving into the Procurement recruitment 4 years ago. Her professionalism and extensive experience in relationship management as well as innovative business strategies helped her quickly build up an excellent reputation within the industry. Her tenacious approach to finding suitable candidates for specific requirements is exemplary and has gained her a place as an expert in the Procurement field.
Over 8 years recruitment/search expertise gained both in the London and Sydney market. Natalie has held both consultant and management roles across Financial Services and Sales Recruitment consultancies. Natalie prides herself on her exceptional delivery to both her candidates and clients and thrives on building long lasting, mutually beneficial relationships.
Lucy has over 5 years experience in recruitment, with 4 years specialisation in procurement and supply chain in the Sydney market. Having worked in a large international recruitment firm and an executive search firm, Lucy has experience recruiting across a broad spectrum of procurement roles and has a deep understanding of market drivers and challenges in this specialist area. With a consultative and honest approach to recruitment and a passion for building long term relationships, Lucy has achieved a strong track record of delivering results to both clients and candidates alike.
Over 7 years recruitment experience within the UK and Australia. Through her passion, drive and determination, Jenny has proven herself as a successful and credible senior recruiter for a national boutique consultancy through to one of the largest global recruitment groups. Jenny has experience recruiting within the Procurement and Supply Chain industry in Sydney, specialising in temporary and contract positions. Known to be a proactive and trustworthy individual, Jenny works to high standards at all times and endeavours to deliver the best recruitment solutions and results to her candidates and clients.
T: 03 9245 0257
E: Jacqui.Priestly@verticaltalent.com
Jacqui has more than 7 years recruitment experience working for a leading global firm and has a proven track record in delivering recruitment solutions from junior through to senior levels. Having managed a successful contractor desk, Jacqui expanded into permanent recruitment and is now the Branch Manager for the Melbourne Vertical Talent team. Jacqui has a passion for securing the right fit for a candidate and a client and is upfront in her recruitment approach. Jacqui has an enviable Procurement portfolio based in Victoria assisting both corporate and public sector clients.
T: 03 9245 0436
E: Shannon.Bottrell@verticaltalent.com
Shannon has established and managed a successful procurement desk for an international recruitment firm, quickly being recognised as a credible and prolific force within this space. She always places an emphasis on relationship management and value added service and has recruited across at all levels with a specific expertise in Procurement and contracts. Her 360 degree approach sees her recognise the balance between technical and soft skills and her end to end recruitment experience includes running successful international campaigns. Shannon understands the value of providing a holistic approach and working towards long term mutually beneficial relationships
T: 03 9245 0224
E: David.Bennett@verticaltalent.com
Over 14 years of executive recruitment spanning the UK, Europe and latterly Australia. Throughout his career David has undertaken assignments to recruit various professionals on behalf of leading companies around the world. He has partnered with FTSE100, Fortune 500 and ASX listed corporations. David currently recruits within the Procurement and Supply Chain industry, across all market verticals within Melbourne specialising in temporary and contract positions that range from Analyst up to CPO. David delivers his service in a no-nonsense, high energy style, operating as a collaborative and trusted adviser to all his customers.
T: 03 9245 0301
E: Stephen.Montague@verticaltalent.com
6 years recruitment experience within the Supply Chain and Logistics space attained both in the UK and Australia. Throughout his career, Stephen has successfully completed numerous contract and permanent recruitment campaigns including junior, middle management and senior/executive appointments. Stephen has successfully developed and maintained excellent working relationships with high profile Supply Chain and Logistics organisations including blue chip multi-nationals, major national organisations and market leading 3PL’s. Stephen holds an Honours Degree in Transport and Logistics and prior to pursuing a career in recruitment he was employed with DHL in the UK as a Logistics Coordinator.
T: 03 9245 0383
E: Meryl.Preacher@verticaltalent.com
Meryl is the newest addition to the Vertical Talent team in Melbourne. She brings over 5 years experience of recruiting professionals across a range of disciplines, on an international scale having worked for leading organisations in the UK, Dubai/ Abu Dhabi and most recently onsite with Medibank.
Over the last 2 years, Meryl's focus has been in sourcing true talent within the supply chain and procurement sector and providing recruitment solutions for global blue-chips and SMEs alike. Notable clients include Johnson and Johnson, Nutricia, Pfizer, Bank of America, Reebok and Glaxosmithkline. Meryl attributes her success to a truly consultative style, a strong network and an intuitive appreciation for cultural fit. Meryl is excited to join such a strong team and by the holistic HR Solutions approach of Drake International (parent company to Vertical Talent) who offer clients an unparelled range of services to help them achieve greater organisational performance.
T: 03 9245 0419
E: Georgina.Ernikiolis@verticaltalent.com
Georgina is studying towards a diploma in human resources and has experience in banking, HR and recruitment. She has joined Vertical Talent to lead their customer care initiatives ensuring administrative support, service and regular contact with our candidate base.
T: 02 9273 0571
E: Wayne.Giddings@verticaltalent.com
Wayne Giddings has over 6 years recruitment experience in Australia with over 4 years specializing in the procurement and supply chain arena in Sydney, is degree qualified and an affiliate member of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply. Wayne brings a genuine understanding and passion for his specialisation to each and every role, having worked in procurement for major consulting firms in the UK.
His tenacious approach ensures long lasting recruitment solutions for both candidates and clients alike.
T: 02 9273 0536
E: Angela.Sim@verticaltalent.com
Angela brings with her more than 10 years experience in customer service and crisis management on an international scale, working for leading organisations in Asia Pacific. She works with efficiency and integrity, and uses her advanced organizational skills to support the team well as delivering superior customer care.
T: 02 9273 0660
E: jhilton@verticaltalent.com
Jon-Paul joins Vertical Talent with 6 years experience in executive Supply Chain recruitment in the UK and Sydney, NSW. Having graduated in International Business Studies, Jon- Paul spent 5 years in supply chain management culminating in his role as a Supply Chain Manager (Customers) at Honeywell Consumer Products Group. Combining supply chain industry expertise with an in depth knowledge of the local executive supply chain talent market, Jon-Paul is well equipped to deliver upon the most challenging assignments.
T: 02 9273 0534
E: zac.lupeski@verticaltalent.com
Zac has over 10 years experience working in the procurement arena in Sydney as a recruiter and practitioner. This exposure has developed a unique skill set which has enabled him to successfully evolve into executive procurement recruitment. Zac is degree qualified and has several years procurement recruitment experience within boutique agency environments as well as exposure to on-site service provision. His passive approach delivers long term results which harmonise relationships with a view to grow and develop individual careers for procurement professionals.
Russell has a strong focus on building capability in teams and striving for excellence in customer service.
More than 7 years experience as a consultant and manager, Russell is creative in his recruitment solutions and networks extensively. Following a successful career in the Melbourne market across many sectors including procurement, logistics, supply chain and construction, Russell has relocated to Singapore as the Regional Manager for both Vertical Talent and Drake
Jeffrey has 18 years experience in the Supply Chain & Logistics industry in the Asia Pacific Region. He has assumed regional strategic business development and operational management roles in Integrators, 3PLs and international carriers.
He has successfully consulted with and maintained excellent working relationships with high profile clients in an array of large multi-nationals, fortune 500 companies and market leading service providers in the supply chain industry.
With over 5 years of experience in the procurement industry Poonam has worked in a variety of roles as a Procurement Consultant, Category Manager and Procurement Analyst within the private and public sector in Australia. She has an MBA and post graduate degrees with specialisations in eBusiness & Supply Chain Management and Management of Information Systems.
Having spent a number of years working as a procurement professional, Poonam adds significant value to her clients' recruitment experience as she understands the hiring requirements for a procurement team from an insider's perspective. With experience working in greenfield procurement setups, she has worked as part of teams where finding the right procurement expertise is fundamental to the success of the business. This knowledge has been easily transferred to Vertical Talent's value proposition of sourcing quality procurement talent into various industries and organisations.
Poonam's education and work experience enables her in working towards long term mutually beneficial relationships and to deliver the 'right fit'.
David has more than 14 years recruitment experience working initially for a global firm and latterly for the past 7 years focusing purely on procurement and supply chain with CIPS GPA in the UK.
David brings a genuine understanding and professionalism to each and every role he has successfully worked in both the Private and Public sectors recruiting roles at all levels.
David has built strong relationships with both clients and candidates and he has formally presented recruitment at CIPS events in the UK. He prides his ability to recruit hard to fill and technical roles with his dedication to search and referral networks.
Daniel Gray has over 7 years of professional recruitment experience within operations, procurement, supply-chain and logistics arenas and has worked with a variety of businesses ranging from major blue-chip clients through to SME's. Daniel is an innovative and highly motivated professional, who prides himself on providing excellent service to his customers. His career and personal aim is to master his chosen profession and join a business that strives for continuous improvement, partners with customers, recognises entrepreneurship and supports continual development of its’ staff and the industry.