London, England, United Kingdom
Profile • Dynamic procurement professional with over 20 years’ experience across the public and private sectors. • Proven delivery in negotiating supply of goods (direct materials and total supply chain structures) to more recent experience of high value complex frameworks for a variety of services within the local government arena. • End to end procurement process and contract management with a focus on results, ethics (including Responsible Procurement) and risk at all times. • A problem solver who works well at leading and working within a team. Respected by stakeholders (internal and external) at multi levels. • Strong logistics skills (hub and spoke methodology) with import/export knowledge both within and outside of the EU. Experienced in dealing with differing currencies and import credits. • Renowned for delivering cost savings in a variety of ways. • Experienced across three Organisations in setting category strategies, implementing them with resultant value for money and up to date compliant contracts in place. I am used to working in matrix style organisations on National, European and Worldwide levels.