Alexandra Ebert-Brading

LLB (Hons), BA (Hons), Dip. Betrieb. MCIPS

London, England, United Kingdom

About

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.

Experience

  • Transport for London (Full-time · 22 yrs 11 mos)
    • Commercial Manager
      Aug 2003 - Present · 22 yrs 11 mos

    • Procurement Manager for ICT (Commercial, Information and Communications Technology)
      May 2012 - Mar 2015 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    • Greater London Authority - Procurement Liaison
      Mar 2009 - Mar 2010 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Team Leader at Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise
    2001 - 2003 · 2 yrs

  • Senior Buyer at General Motors
    1998 - 2001 · 3 yrs

  • Buyer at LANSING LINDE LIMITED
    1994 - 1998 · 4 yrs