Murray Drake

Murray Drake is an accomplished procurement and supply chain professional with extensive experience in managing procurement processes across various industries. Currently serving as Head of Strategic Procurement at Sandvik since July 2021, Murray focuses on maximizing supplier value through centralized sourcing strategies. Prior roles include Purchasing and Procurement Manager at DSI Underground (APAC), where responsibilities included coordinating the supply of goods and services organization-wide, and Strategic Sourcing Manager at Bradken Limited, overseeing international trade and logistics. Murray's earlier career featured significant positions at Weir Minerals and EnviroTech Pump Systems, with a strong emphasis on operations management and global product development. Educational achievements include a Graduate Certificate in Competitive Systems and Practices from Swinburne University of Technology and a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Hunter Institute of Technology.