An active and dynamic procurement business partner; section lead over a category team within Bristol City Council 's procurement service, delivering dynamic and effective procurement solutions at a corporate level to a range of People services clients, from Children's & Education to Adult Social Care & Public Health.

Specialising in IT procurement. I was responsibile for the procurement and contracting activities for the organisation's IT infrastructure and systems. I also engaged with Suppliers on ongoing commercial issues as part my Supplier Relationship portfolio.

My role is to provide Commercial support to a multi functional procurement delivery team on a number of aviation platform projects. I experienced sourcing and contract management activities in both a strategic and tactical context.In a sourcing context I am experienced in drafting procurement strategies; PQQ exercises and running Invitations to Tender in a competitive context as well as single sourcing.I draft Tender artefacts, such as contracts, and manage the inputs of a range of internal subject matter experts.I have managed contracts, experienced using and drafting KPIs, and resolving emergent commercial issues.

This was part of a Commercial talent scheme. I worked in 6 monthly placements in a range of procurement teams working on sourcing contracts and managing contracts.My main achievements included improving performance management mechanisms in a contract; production of an ITT and holding of a bidders conference on a competitive tender; production of commercial strategy on a high value project; drafting complex amendments to contracts; managing senior stakeholders.I experienced processing payments, working with legal advisors; providing input to project schedules and internal governance documents.

Started as a Case Handler before becoming Senior Case Handler. Worked in a fast paced commercial legal environment. Managed a high volume of cases for a financial services client. Met tight deadlines on a daily basis and worked as part of a team to meet the client's Service Level Agreements. Time management, attention to detail and accurate billing were key aspects of the role.

Internship working on the research of judgments relating to European Member States of the Council. Worked in a multi national and diverse organisation.

I volunteered as a teacher at a charity school. I produced teaching plans and presented lessons to small and large group of pupils. Organised school trip for a group of 50+ pupils to Bengaluru Zoo. Worked in a highly motivated environment and made long lasting friendships with local Bengaluru staff.