Clive Hough Email and Phone Number

• Was invited to the position with direct responsibility to set up and manage a new procurement function implementing policies and procedures in compliance with EU directives.• Identified and set up a Social Enterprise project to introduce and market products to the private sector and augment the company’s income.• Centralised the Procurement Function, supporting 40 + nationwide locations as the procurement specialist• Demonstrated an excellent track record of sourcing goods and… Show more • Was invited to the position with direct responsibility to set up and manage a new procurement function implementing policies and procedures in compliance with EU directives.• Identified and set up a Social Enterprise project to introduce and market products to the private sector and augment the company’s income.• Centralised the Procurement Function, supporting 40 + nationwide locations as the procurement specialist• Demonstrated an excellent track record of sourcing goods and services at the best price, value and terms, minimising overheads. • Identify efficiency opportunities, reduce waste and costs, while maintaining fast purchasing times.• Undertook a broad range of additional duties including stock control, processing cash and card payments, customer queries, balanced cash and receipts, deat with refunds and complaints.• Managed various operational issues to include- Commercial Negotiation - Project Management - International standards- Cost management - Process validation - Logistics innovation- Business Process Improvement - Problem solving - Risk Management• Oversee all stock management including storage, transport companies, subcontractors and clearing agents where appropriate. • Scope and define new competitive product briefs, meeting business needs. • Work with suppliers to ensure that key processes are running efficiently and cost-effectively. • Established fit out and operation of modern warehousing facility with national distribution.• Run and review National tenders for IWA and manage detailed work and business strategies Show less