Derrick Murray

Dedicated to helping organizations unlock cashable benefits, develop strategic partnerships with its key suppliers and reduce commercial RISK.

London, England, United Kingdom

About

Executive Level Commercial Professional who has implemented effective and transformational procurement and contract management practices resulting in delivery of total career benefits of +£100m. I have set the pace and lead successful commercial teams and developed policy and strategy for numerous “greenfield” commercial functions. I have delivered complex procurements, provided contract management oversight and driven multifaceted commercial programmes.

Experience

  • Deputy Director of Commercial at Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
    Dec 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 7 mos

    Successfully set the commercial direction and strategy for MHRA which is aligned with the organizations overall corporate plan of which I am a contributor. Work closely with the Executive Committee to assess commercial risk, ensure commercial compliance and the delivery of commercial benefits.

  • Deputy Director Procurement and Contract Management at Ministry of Justice UK
    Mar 2017 - Dec 2019 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    Work closely with senior stakeholders within the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and Central Government ensuring MoJ objectives are aligned with wider commercial strategies and support the Government Commercial Function’s vision. This has been achieved through defining category strategies, delivering robust business cases and driving commercial activities within my portfolio - c£670m annual spend.

  • IT Commercial Group Manager at RBS
    Sep 2015 - Mar 2017 · 1 yr 7 mos

    Responsible for managing the Tier 1 IT Software contractual relationships for the Commercial and Investment Banking Division of RBS global operations. Drove the transformation of the front office commercial function into an integrated contract management and supplier relationship delivery team.

  • Head of IT Software Procurement at Centrica
    Nov 2014 - Sep 2015 · 11 mos

    Lead a team of procurement professionals responsible for the delivery of the IT Software procurement function for operations in Europe and the Americas to include British Gas, Direct Energy and Connected Homes achieving annual savings of +£10m.

  • Procurement Engagement Lead at Accenture
    Jul 2012 - Nov 2014 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    Drive the delivery of BPO Procurement services for clients across EMEA to include Disney, Eversheds, Unilever and City of London. Support the internal IS procurement team in the purchase of software and services for operations across EMEA and the Americas. Ensure commercials allow for resale and distribution of solutions by Accenture affiliates and third parties while meeting cost savings goals and increasing ROI on Accenture commercial engagements.