Gary Stephens Email & Phone Number

Kenilworth, England, United Kingdom

With over 14 years experience in Social Housing, a member of CIPS, I'm passionate about delivering good procurement outcomes. Through my time in the sector I delivered a wide range of procurement services, both within Orbit and to our many clients through Orbit's consultancy arm.My role within GBS is to meet with clients, carefully consider their requirements and deliver quality outcomes. By living these values we have the right attitude to deliver the best possible, tailored services. I will work with you to deliver improved procurement outcomes by embedding a strategic approach to procurement. This will include effective approaches to Spend Analytics, Category Management, Sourcing and Supplier Management to support the delivery of business plan outcomes.

Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

This role included leading the strategy, sourcing and management of (including supplier and contract management) of all spend areas for NGA UK while directly owning the property and facilities spend category within the business. The role was responsible for all outcomes related to procurement and subsequent spend, supplier and compliance management while providing inputs to the business as and when required. In addition the role had responsibility for the businesses real estate portfolio and is the primary go-to for lease discussions and other landlord activities. This included management of site projects and the health & safety function.

Coventry, United Kingdom

To develop and lead Procurement services within the Orbit Group. To create and implement the Group’s procurement strategy in order to achieve significant cost savings and service efficiencies, at both Group and Operational level. I also have responsibility for group-wide facilities including the creation and implementation of a new office strategy.

Coventry

At Service Matters, we can provide a wide range of procurement services to meet the needs of our customers, from specialist services through to tailored packages and even shared services. Working primarily within the Housing sector we offer the following solutions:• Structure, skills and development • Public Sector, legislation and regulation (EU Procurement Directives)• Category Management • Supplier Management• E-Procurement and tools• Benchmarking• Sustainable procurement• Specific procurement advice• Collaborative procurement• Skills and knowledge transfer• Innovation in procurementBefore recommending any solutions we work hard with you to help shape services that are sustainable, value for money and have a real focus on the customer. Please see more information at our website: www.servicematters.uk.com

Coventry

The role was responsible for the development of the Group’s approach to• continuous improvement• quality and accreditation• performance and policy/research development • the development of appropriate policies, manuals, surveys and performance data

Coventry, United Kingdom

West Midlands

Managed the production and delivery of performance reporting for the Midlands Region of the Regulated Sales arm.

Mcips, Purchasing

Dipman, Management Studies

Level 5 - Management Coaching