KEY COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE• Winner of CIPS Supply Management Award – Best Third Sector Project 2016• Nominated CIPS Supply Management Award 2017 - Most Improved Procurement Operation – Step change• Leadership, development, coordinating and management of teams of up to 15 (inc Facilities)• Head of Procurement and Category Management of a wide range of goods and services from UK and international suppliers• Making investment decisions based on whole life costs for the purchase of capital goods and equipment • Building productive relationships with suppliers; negotiating advantageous prices and service levels • Production of guidance documents and creation of a full range of procurement templates • Reviewing end to end supply chain performance and introducing quality governance procedures and best practice to improve productivity, customer satisfaction and cost efficiency• Experienced in implementation and use of various e-procurement and SAP systems • Excellent knowledge of EU and UK Public procurement law and contract law