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In my current capacity, I excel in comprehensive end-to-end project management with a specialisation in procurement. My primary focus encompasses sourcing, negotiating, contracting, and adept management of vendor relationships, overseeing the intricacies of leading procurement operations. This involves ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of both direct and indirect race-critical packages.Noteworthy responsibilities include:- Acting as the procurement lead with… Show more In my current capacity, I excel in comprehensive end-to-end project management with a specialisation in procurement. My primary focus encompasses sourcing, negotiating, contracting, and adept management of vendor relationships, overseeing the intricacies of leading procurement operations. This involves ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of both direct and indirect race-critical packages.Noteworthy responsibilities include:- Acting as the procurement lead with annual project and budgetary responsibilities for multiple races and global contracts;- Managing end-to-end sourcing, intricate contract negotiations, and continuous project management, offering crucial support to overlay and production.- Establishing strategic partnerships with Track and Overlay, Operations, Project Management, Premium Experiences, and Fan Experience teams;- Initiating pre-season activities, involving the execution of global tenders and contracts, crafting event-specific strategies, and leading impactful projects such as buy vs. rent analysis;- Managing on-site suppliers, pragmatically resolving disputes, strategically problem-solving, and guiding resolutions for urgent last-minute requirements to ensure seamless event operations;- Overseeing the event lifecycle, finalising supplier accounts, concluding change control processes, addressing service shortfalls, and conducting meticulous reconciliation with operators and promoters;- Managing and guiding Local Procurement Managers embedded within Local Operators and Promoters, setting strategic direction, providing support, and ensuring alignment with company policies and objectives;- Holding line management responsibilities for a Procurement Manager, offering self and professional development guidance, mentorship, and leadership;In this role, I contribute significantly to the organisation's success by combining strategic thinking with hands-on management, ensuring excellence in both procurement and project delivery. Show less

As a seasoned procurement manager, I specialise in end-to-end project management with a focus on strategic procurement. Responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing vendor relationships, I lead complex procurement operations ensuring the timely acquisition of critical packages. With a proven record, I oversee global contracts, providing crucial support to overlay and production. Collaborating with diverse teams, I establish strategic partnerships and drive impactful initiatives. From… Show more As a seasoned procurement manager, I specialise in end-to-end project management with a focus on strategic procurement. Responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing vendor relationships, I lead complex procurement operations ensuring the timely acquisition of critical packages. With a proven record, I oversee global contracts, providing crucial support to overlay and production. Collaborating with diverse teams, I establish strategic partnerships and drive impactful initiatives. From pre-season activities to on-site management, I navigate challenges, ensuring seamless event operations. Trusted with line management responsibilities, I offer mentorship, leadership, and contribute to organisational success through strategic procurement and project excellenceKey Achievements:- Successful delivery of 32 races (19 events) spanning my 4+ year tenure;- Integral member of a team of 5 spearheading the delivery of the 2022 Marrakech E-Prix in only 6 weeks; - Indispensable member of the project team responsible for the delivery of the 2023 Hyderabad E-Prix, ensuring compliance with Procurement best practice, briefing and managing suppliers onsite and problem solving a range of obstacles in an incredibly challenging market; - Procurement lead for the flagship London E-Prix for 3 years, overseeing all sourcing activity and managing a vast array of suppliers in a hugely challenging venue with an array of project stakeholders;- Successful and Covid-safe delivery of the Season 6 (2021) Finale in Berlin, managing all sourcing activity remotely, including Covid provisions;- Providing invaluable proactive and decisive support to the business in completing Season 7 (2022) during complex covid restrictions. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Acting since January 2019 as a Commercial Manager, I provide procurement and sourcing support and add value on secondary revenue generating opportunities to colleagues across the Commercial Development directorate and the Greater London Authority, ensuring compliance with applicable procurement law.Key Responsibilities• Management and coordination of all sourcing activity within a category of spend (Retail), from developing commercial and sourcing strategy to contract… Show more Acting since January 2019 as a Commercial Manager, I provide procurement and sourcing support and add value on secondary revenue generating opportunities to colleagues across the Commercial Development directorate and the Greater London Authority, ensuring compliance with applicable procurement law.Key Responsibilities• Management and coordination of all sourcing activity within a category of spend (Retail), from developing commercial and sourcing strategy to contract management.• Management of relationship with senior stakeholders in Commercial Revenue, Property Management and LU retail. • Manage and mentor direct and indirect reports’ (Graduates and Apprentices), encouraging their development and progression as well as undertaking managerial duties. Key Achievements• Generated circa £10m in revenue / savings through setting commercial strategy and tendering contracts that: directly / indirectly support revenue generation; range from £10k - £50m in value; are a mixture of OJEU, Call Off, below threshold and Single Source procedures; and are for a variety of internal and external stakeholders, up to director level. These contracts are largely focused on indirect procurement categories and include:o Lease renewals, rent reviews, valuations, disposals, commercial and residential consultancy, architecture, marketing, advertising, remedial works, dilapidations and retail fit-outs.• Negotiated an average saving of 10.4% on daily rates (estimated £5.2m over 4 years) while still satisfying the needs of internal stakeholders for the Property Development and Consultancy Framework.• Proactively supporting Senior Management in resource management through the development a capacity reporting tool that is integral to Indirect Services improving its service to clients. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Developed commercial expertise through hands-on collaboration with seasoned procurement professionals at TfL, quickly stepping into Assistant Commercial Manager responsibilities. Key contributions include:Led procurement initiatives in Professional Services, collaborating across TfL and the Greater London Authority, advising on best value delivery.Supported the Property Development and Consultancy Framework, crafting tender documents and evaluation criteria.Played a pivotal role in… Show more Developed commercial expertise through hands-on collaboration with seasoned procurement professionals at TfL, quickly stepping into Assistant Commercial Manager responsibilities. Key contributions include:Led procurement initiatives in Professional Services, collaborating across TfL and the Greater London Authority, advising on best value delivery.Supported the Property Development and Consultancy Framework, crafting tender documents and evaluation criteria.Played a pivotal role in the Signage Framework rollout and managed relationships with stakeholders.Administered critical NEC agreements for Docklands Light Railway's procurements.Founded the Monthly Supplier Bulletin, enhancing supplier engagement across TfL.Key Achievements: Completed the Apprenticeship program ahead of schedule, securing promotion to Assistant Commercial Manager via competitive recruitment.Delivered approximately £200k in savings by optimizing contract tendering and advising on value-driven practices. Influenced director-level decisions by providing crucial insights into Brexit's impact on supply. Introduced an Excel pricing tool, streamlining framework supplier comparisons for signage purchases.Implemented the Monthly Supplier Bulletin, fostering supplier engagement and relationship management. Show less

Interned at Morgan Stanley for 6 weeks, conducting analysis on the Rapid Notification System (RNS) for emergency staff contact. Analysed data and provided actionable recommendations for enhancing future success.

Level 3 Extended Diploma, Business, Distinction*

Level 4, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions And Contracts Management