MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Michael Gillin
implemented innovative programs to support children and families in foster and kinship care ,” explains Gillin . “ We have continued to provide expertise to support clients transitioning to the National Disability Insurance Scheme ( NDIS ) including the roll-out of digital applications to assist clients with their NDIS plan management . From a procurement and supply chain aspect , we ’ re interested in the innovation our suppliers can bring into our organisation .”
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
As a not-for-profit organisation , Gillin affirms UnitingCare ’ s operations are underpinned and guided by its mission to support people to life a full life regardless of their circumstance . “ I believe we ’ re an organisation with a heart . I love that we ’ re an organisation with a social purpose and it gives me a sense of pride to know what I ’ m doing is contributing to something very meaningful .”
With technology transforming the way companies worldwide conduct business , Gillin understands the value of implementing it into UnitingCare ’ s procurement strategy . “ I think it ’ s really important that we try to get an endto-end solution from our sourcing platform to our contract and supplier management platforms . We ’ ve currently
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EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Michael Gillin
Michael Gillin is a General Manager , Procurement and Services at UnitingCare and has over 18 years ’ experience in driving operational efficiencies . Before starting at UnitingCare , Michael spent ten years as a Management Consultant for KPMG in Australia and the UK helping businesses transform operations and reduce costs . Michael also spent seven years in as an Engineer in the automotive industry with Jaguar Land Rover and MG Rover .
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