Jim Molea is an experienced procurement professional, currently serving as the Head of Procurement & Supply Base at Nova Systems Australia and New Zealand since June 2023, where a procurement function has been established and an Indigenous Procurement Policy initiated. Prior roles include Head of Procurement at Equipsuper, where significant savings were achieved through a newly integrated procurement function, and various procurement positions within Defence Health Ltd and the Office of the Environmental Protection Authority, focusing on cost savings and contract management. Jim's extensive background includes significant contributions at Ford Motor Company, holding multiple positions across various regions, leading procurement processes and improving purchasing systems. Jim holds a Bachelor of Business Studies in Accounting from Footscray Institute of Technology and a Certificate of Business Studies in Accounting from Swinburne University of Technology.