Experienced commercial leader who is driven by delivering positive change through strategic sourcing, customer led plans and the most effective cost models. I have a passion for building high performing teams which outpace expectation and drive a contemporary culture I can be proud of. I hold a great reputation for creating strong supplier relationships which I continue to challenge through end to end review and segmentation to leverage the best commercial and product offering.Achievements • Created procurement insight division to inform the most competitive buying models• Led Group Food Protein division managing procurement for 14 countries worth £4bn across UK, Europe and Asia• Created the first open book models for Tesco Group Food unlocking over £100m in savings through partnership which featured in Harvard Business Review • Developed the Tesco Product Partner and Incubators Group which support our largest own brand partners and fastest growing smaller brands both sponsored at PLC level• Sustained development of high performing teams• Consistently outperform my targets to unlock savings to allow the business to invest in customers and grow sales • Highly experienced in negotiation and stake holder management of NGO’s and Government bodies. I have also sat on industry boards and initiatives.