Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom
I'm a strategic procurement professional with a track record of delivering significant savings and revenue through innovative and sustainable initiatives. Able to create value through supplier partnerships and engagement with a variety of stakeholders and exceed their expectations of procurement. A proven buyer for both direct and indirect products and services with over 20 years procurement experience across small, medium and large organisations.
As the site’s Plant Procurement Manager, I am responsible for an annual budget of £2.5m to £5m for capital investment (CAPEX) in heavy plant and machinery, vehicles, and other fixed assets for the UK construction business. I also develop the annual procurement strategy, which involves analysing existing contracts and spend, identifying opportunities for efficiencies, synergies and cost savings, and subsequently to deliver that strategy.
Procurement support to multiple UK hospitality brands across Timeshare Resorts, Holiday Parks and Hotels. Brands included: Wyndham, Ramada, Days Inn and Travelodge Hotels as well as Hoseasons Holiday Parks. -Developing a Preferred Supplier Programme. -Consolidating suppliers. -Negotiating supplier discounts. -Establishing supplier rebates. -Marketing of supplier deals to Franchisee's. Managing RFP's (ITT) for multiple product categories. Managing UK Corporate Office Spend.
Providing project management and engineering services to clients, allocating resources and providing quotes for work. Building relationships with subcontractors to deliver a reliable and competitive service. Ensuring that projects were delivered profitably. Monitoring, reporting and invoicing responsibilities.