Subject matter expert in relation to governance, contract creation, contract negotiation and legal. Working (in conjunction with legal) with direct and indirect procurement ensuring contracts are fit for purpose. Ensuring processes are robust and are being adhered to by direct and indirect procurement.Day to day management of mechanical suppliers to Edinburgh site. Ensuring, through relationship management, on time delivery, driving best-in-class, cost reduction and continuity of supply.Worked on physical security for all venues at G2014 Commonwealth GamesCradle to grave tenders for specifically, installers of Safety Management Systems (SMS), realizing a saving of £500k against original bid price.Managing day-to-day relationships of all sub-contractors, e.g. fence suppliers, installers, HVM team. Worked in an extremely busy, dynamic environment, where problems have to be resolved in a timely manner to ensure that installation is not stalled and programme deadlines are met.Carry-out all procurement for project using SAP, CPC and imbedded procurement cards with preferred supplier, e.g. Arco, Staples.Constantly working on stakeholder management, building relationships, to ensure delivery of project.

Lead on the creation, management and award of all procurements for the Festival ProjectWork closely with the Project Team in the development of their specifications or scope of worksIn close association with the Project lawyer, assess the contractual needs of all procurements and ensure that all agreed legal requirements are metManage a number of tenders simultaneously, ensuring adherence to best practice Ensuring that all internal procedures are accurately and timelessly maintained to support the Festival ProgrammeCommunicate effectively with all stakeholders, by giving timely and accurate informationE-Tendering using the PCS-Tender platform

Management of procurement team ensuring best in class service to all stakeholders. Driving down cost through on/off contract negotiations. Driving process improvements. Building strong relationships with vendor base to ensure right goods and the right time in the right place.Preparation of monthly cost reconciliations in order to describe cost of sales improvements.Regular review of KPI’s, e.g. sales and discount levelsManage CAPEX process through early supplier involvement, and post tender negotiations to realize cost savings through detail analysis and negotiations.Continuously liaise with UK wide procurement teams to ensure that best practice is being followed and share initiatives and process improvements.Regular review of Top 20 suppliers to maintain strategic relationship and ability to leverage best value for Cape.SAP experience.

Procurement lead on medium to large construction projects. Cradle to grave procurements including PQQ, ITT specifications, evaluation and Contract award. Working closely with all stakeholders throughout tender process ensuring on time delivery to or under budget.

Cradle to grave tendering for Learning and Care services ensuring compliance with UK and EU legislation. Utilising Oracle system for e-procurement, plus Procurement Scotland and OJEU.

Working in commodity team (plastics, metals) with supplier engineer ensuring continuity of supply, lowest cost and continuous quality improvement through supplier management, external supplier audits ensuring best-in-class supply base. Working closely Leading a team of 7 buyers in Lean Manufacturing facility in Green Field site. Ensuring continuity of supply through ongoing contract negotiation, category strategy, supplier management, project management and stakeholder relationship management, ensuring lowest cost best-in-class.