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Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

Pro Commercial Solutions Ltd specialises in procurement, commercial services and total talent acquisition strategies, tailored for UK public and private sector enterprises to enhance organisational efficiency and growth.

Liverpool

Contract managed the Public Sector Resourcing (PSR) contract and its predecessor, Contingent Labour One, which together revolutionised the procurement of contingent labour across Central Government. PSR is now the largest MSP contingent labour contract in Europe.Responsible for new customer engagement and helped grow PSR annual spend by nearly 300%, to £1.4 billion annually, transforming it into the largest temporary worker contract globally.An integral member of the procurement team which successfully delivered the replacement framework to PSR, Workforce Solutions, valued at £20 billion.Led on the introduction of the 'Recruit Train Deploy' service line on PSR, overseeing supplier engagement and ensuring its successful implementation.I excel in data analytics, aligning complex data sets with commercial outcomes. I created dashboards that provided the team with actionable insights, enhancing decision-making in contract management.Managed relationships with senior government stakeholders to align contract objectives with departmental policies, and to support their strategic goals and public service mission.An expert in CCS commercial agreements, providing valuable insights and advice to stakeholders as a category expert.

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Hired by CCS to develop a growth strategy for the Multi-Functional Device and Records Management categories. Collaborating with CCS peers, I gained a deep knowledge of the categories before engaging with key stakeholders across Central Government and the Wider Public Sector to fully understand market needs and how they aligned with CCS contracts. I utilised gap analysis to compile a strategic report, shaping category strategies and future procurements.

Wigan, United Kingdom

Valueworks provide outsourced procurement and contract management expertise, chiefly working with social housing consortia and local councils for the improvement of social housing stock, using public sector procurement principles.Senior responsibility for category management of the Internal materials and labour workstreams, encompassing bathrooms, electricals, kitchens, renewable energy, and central heating. Managed five consortia frameworks, with a total expenditure exceeding £50 million.Achieved a reduction in overall supply chain expenditure using strategic cost management principles. Led all price negotiations on behalf of consortia. Conducted benchmarking on new client spend to identify savings and influence their decision to use the frameworks.Produced Value Analysis/Value Engineering reports to highlight procurement best practices for customers. Analysed complex spend data to identify areas for best value procurement.Actively engaged with key stakeholders within all clients. Served as a senior representative at consortia group meetings, contributing to strategic decision making and collaborations.

Skelmersdale

Led the global sourcing of five cosmetic brands, some regulated by medical license, from Europe and the Far East. Worked closely with the Product Managers on the innovation and introduction of new product development, managing the supplier sourcing process and negotiating costs to meet profit margins targets. My duties extended to undertaking international sourcing trips, aimed at price negotiations and assessing supplier capabilities, ensuring adherence to our high standards of quality and regulatory compliance.

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Managed manufacturers in Europe, South America and Asia providing houseware products including ceramics, ovenware and stainless steel items. Responsible for all shipping, price negotiation and inventory management for existing products to ensure company targets were continually met.Worked with Product Managers on the sourcing and pricing for new product development.

Bachelor'S Degree, Economics

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