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A highly experienced senior leader with a demonstrated history of working in Public Sector procurement and a vast knowledge of the Public Contract Regulations. Commercial focus and have developed ESPO’s framework business managing a growth in framework sales rebate of £3.5m in the last 5 years.Development of strategic commercial trading plans to ensure that the requirements of customers and the organisation are achieved, identifying new business opportunities and delivering results. Track record of negotiating commercial deals with partner organisations as well as negotiating cost reductions with suppliers and making supply chain improvements. Vast experience in building and managing stakeholder relationships across the business. Responsibility for building and managing collaborative relationships with external partners and ensuring an excellent customer experience. ESPO Employee of the Year 2016. Skilled in Business Development, Negotiation, Government Procurement, OJEU, Supplier Management, Spend Analysis and Public Procurement with experience in the categories of Building, Energy, Facilities Management (FM), Food, Fleet, and Waste.

Listed skills include Procurement, Contract Management, Management, E Procurement, and 46 others.