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Harpenden, Gb

Unispace Global, Worldwide, Gb

Key Achievements: Led a comprehensive Procure-to-Pay (P2P) review, identifying inefficiencies and implementing streamlined operations, resulting in £3.5million savings. Transformed procurement operations by embedding new processes and tools, leading to a more efficient user experience and improved compliance. Set up a greenfield procurement function from scratch including a shared services centre in India Set up a vendor onboarding and risk management tool across 18 countries with a direct API link to the company ERP tool Key Responsibilities: Managing a global budget of £650 million annually Managing 3 teams reporting in, the Shared Services Centre (based in India), the Strategic Sourcing Team (based in Australia, USA & across EMEA), and the Facilities Manager based in London with a total of up to 9 personnel comprising of remote teams globally spread New business on joining, with no processes in place, and set up the entire procurement function from scratch, including writing procedures, technical specifications, procurement policies, supply chain code of conduct etc, covering the whole P2P cycle. Overseeing a ESG legal diagnostic review to understand gaps and put policies in place to bridge all gaps globally Ongoing management of sustainable procurement, ensuring compliance to modern day slavery, sustainability, and supplier diversity Overseeing vendor onboarding and compliance to all local statutory regulations and risk Overseeing all global property leases, with a 10% cost reduction target Project managed a global review of all “back office” procurement and AP functions with the view to outsource Head of the Women’s Network for EMEA, to support women in the organisation and ensure they have a voice, to promote gender parity, ensure their needs are met and reduce bias and discrimination

Amsterdam, Amsterdam Noord, Nl

Key Achievements: Set up a greenfield procurement function from scratch Implemented a third-party global buy-desk linked to the ERP system for all goods for purchase, to support all transactional tail-end spend and guarantee quality and prices contributing savings of over £5 million annually Implemented a Procure to Pay (P2P) system from scratch and rolled out across the business. Key Responsibilities: Managing a global budget of £250 million annually Managing 3 teams reporting in, the Sustainable Procurement Team, the Supply Chain Compliance Team, and the Strategic Sourcing Team, with a total of up to 17 personnel comprising of remote teams globally spread New business on joining, with no processes in place, and set up the entire procurement function from scratch, including writing procedures, technical specifications, procurement policies, supply chain code of conduct etc, covering the whole P2P cycle. Overseeing vendor onboarding and compliance to all local statutory regulations and risk Ensuring that existing suppliers were kept up to date and aware of the rapid business changes taking place Implemented a cost management tool to monitor spend vs. business Submitting an annual business plan, and implementing strategic sourcing activities to streamline costs and manage budget Managing sustainable procurement, ensuring compliance to modern day slavery, sustainability, and supplier diversity One of 2 Co-Chairs of the Women’s Network in Yondr, to support women in the organisation and ensure they have a voice, to promote gender parity, ensure their needs are met and reduce bias and discrimination

Dallas, Tx, Us

Progressed to a more global role building on previous achievements in EMEA with a view to applying them to other regions, to standardise the supplier compliance program, and globalise supplier engagement and development Received ‘Most Innovative Use of Technology’ CIPS Award, 2018 in recognition for contributions made to developing and introducing a bespoke software solution to replace Ariba Contributed £25 million in 2018 and £22 million in 2017 through leading a highly effective preferred supplier programme Initiated and led a Great Idea Competition, resulting in innovations of over 100 on 2018 and 75 in 2017 for client base Realised supplier engagement, development, and risk management objectives by strategically leading the development and execution of enterprise supply chain systems and platforms Spearheaded the inaugural Global Voice of the Supplier, resulting in the availability of insightful data to develop a world-class supplier experience, and achieving 85% engagement with preferred suppliers in 2018

Dallas, Tx, Us

Strategically led the EMEA Preferred Supplier Programme, the Procurement Technology Platforms, Supplier Compliance, and Supplier Events Managing a team of 8 Preferred Supplier Managers, Supplier Compliance Manager, Supplier Sustainability and Diversity Manager and Events Coordinators Delivering a UK annual supplier events with up to 150 suppliers presenting to the business, plus delivered numerous supplier events across EMEA, achieving supplier engagement and satisfaction Leveraged advanced leadership capabilities to manage, mentor and develop a team of 6, resulting in high engagement and productivity Optimised and promoted a bespoke supplier onboarding, compliance & governance, and engagement solution, through collaboration with developer to achieve all deliverables

Leicester, Leicestershire, Gb

Key Achievements: Effectively managed the procurement and supply chain, client accounts payable and planned maintenance departments Leveraged expertise to develop a highly effective business transition programme, aligned to overall objectives Achieved legal and business-driven requirements by establishing and implementing key processes and procedures Instrumental member of the IT Steering Committees, focused on generating and introducing bespoke IT solutions and developing a unique market offering Demonstrated advanced financial management expertise to oversee a £500 million spend ‘Managed Agent’ portfolio and £155 million spend ‘Principal Contractor’ portfolio

Watford, Herts., Gb

London , Gb

London , Gb

Mcips, Procurement & Supply Chain

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