[ 21 ] was quarantined for three weeks in a Chinese hotel, Steve was the first to lighten the mood with amusing tales about the particular challenges of basic living needs. He shared jokes, stories and photographs among the team that kept spirits high when they may otherwise have hit the floor. Such levity is an effective antidote to the pressure of the job and the situations it entails. STEVE PITT — Head of Procurement Steve played a pivotal role in the project with complete ownership of procurement and our supplier relationships. He was responsible for getting the best possible financial deal available without compromising quality or accepting burdensome conditions. Procurement became a particularly challenging role during the pandemic as logistics systems frayed and often broke down completely. And yet Steve remained calm and composed, maximised the supplier packages we purchased and frequently added surprisingly good owner benefits, through bonus equipment, training, spares or terms. Importantly, Steve isn’t a procurement professional who sits in his office waiting for things to happen. He got up and out to meet suppliers in person to build strong relationships that yielded benefits throughout the building project. The strength of his supplier relationships delivered time and again for us. Whenever we encountered an issue or otherwise needed a quick response from a supplier, Steve’s personable approach guaranteed a speedy resolution. He has a youthful energy backed by an abundance of enthusiasm that served both him and the team well throughout this demanding project. Steve was the self-appointed ganbei (dry cup) champion during our visits to China. With only one, somewhat unlikely, defeat officially recorded, his successes are otherwise fondly remembered by the team. “ The strength of his supplier relationships delivered time and again for us. Whenever we encountered an issue or otherwise needed a quick response from a supplier, Steve’s personable approach guaranteed a speedy resolution” SHIPBUILDING
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