Ian Willson Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

Covering Senior IT Category Manager while seconded to a long term project

Bromley, United Kingdom

Helping to set up a new business. Very hands on including Procurement, Marketing and Sales.

Lewisham And London

Major refurbishment of two flats as a private project.

London, United Kingdom

Responsibilities included managing and coordinating a number of key TfL IM projects, representing TfL IM and providing Commercial and Procurement input. Examples:London Underground Wi-Fi Project, part of the Mayor of London's ambition to use technology to adapt the city's transport system to meet the needs of those using it.

London, United Kingdom

Provide advice and guidance on best Commercial and Procurement practice and knowledge share to newly formed LU IM Supplier Performance & Assurance Department team. Responsibilities included:• Implementing Supplier Categorisation processes leading to identification of appropriate prioritisation of focus and risk mitigation.• Identify savings opportunities.• Mentoring LU IM Supplier Performance and Vendor Management in negotiation techniques, conditioning messages etc.• Advised on EU Procurement regulations along with awareness of commercial best practice.

London, United Kingdom

Responsible for Software Management and licence True-up (licence compliance) for former Metronet and Stations & Civils users following migration into TfL and LU. Managed and coordinate a team of 4 to Senior Buyer level.

London, United Kingdom

Responsible for managing the transition of 3rd Party Contacts from Metronet’s and Stations & Civils Managed Service Provider (Logica), to TfL inline with Metronet’s responsibilities following exit from Administration and transfer to TfL. Coordinated and managed all relevant parties; Logica, 3rd parties, Legal, Business, Procurement, IM to ensure that all contract activities were completed before the exit date.

London, United Kingdom

Procurement Manager responsible for Software, Applications and contract consolidation during Metronet’s exit from administration and transference into Transport for London. Including; renewals, negotiations, novation, assignments and terminations.

London, United Kingdom

Category Manager within the IT Procurement Department during Metronet Rail Ltd perion in Administration. Including; IT Hardware, Software, telecoms, networks and associated services and warranties.

London, United Kingdom

Working within the Central Procurement Department initially responsible for the Equipment Category Management and subsequently including management of the Operations Team responsible for BAU activity. Covering UK, European and Global Sourcing. Key member of the bid team responsible for all aspects of the managed print and copier equipment category.

London, United Kingdom

Strategic Sourcing Manager (July 2005 – May 2006)Senior Sourcing Specialist (March 2004 – June 2005)Sourcing Projects Manager (October 2003 – February 2004)Group IT Procurement Executive (June 1998 – September 2003)

Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Reporting to the Group Purchasing Manager. Managing a team of 2. Covering projects and general procurement services including; IT and telecoms, Group Travel Contract and policy arrangements, Temporary and agency staff and Car Leasing.

Beckenham, Kent

Managing team of 3 to Senior Buyer level. Responsible for £30M spend, covering IT/Computing, Scientific equipment and general Site Services for the R & D division.

London, United Kingdom

Engineering Buying Manager (1990 – 1993)Buyer (1988 – 1990)Assistant Buyer (1986 – 1988)Progress Chaser (1985 – 1986)Stores/Warehouse Supervisor & Assistant (1979 – 1985)

London, United Kingdom

Extrapolating raw data from marine surveys. Preparation for data input and interpretation and reporting on output.

London, United Kingdom

General admin duties, printing, banking and subscription renewals.