Responsible for the Construction Procurement strategy for UK, Europe & South AfricaRefining our supply base, investigating new opportunities to save money and increase cashflow.Defining new standardised Project Processes for all sub categories.Refreshing our contracts and inputting a new suite of Master Service Agreements with our key and core suppliersSubcategories includeMain Contractor, Civils, Roofing, Mechanical, Electrical, Shop Fitters, Landscaping and Architecture

Responsible for the evaluation of project feasibility Benchmarking and analysing costs and trendsSupplier Relationship Management of our external Commercial support

Leading a team of 3 (1x direct & 2 indirect), my primary responsibility was to ensure that accurate Rent, Service Charges & Fees are paid for all company sites and creating insights for Construction Cost Data and sharing the potential benefits with the Construction Programme Managers, Procurement and Quantity Surveyors to support the delivery of wider physical estate strategies. I was also responsbile for ensuring all business Project funds weree set up correctly within our Oracle… Show more Leading a team of 3 (1x direct & 2 indirect), my primary responsibility was to ensure that accurate Rent, Service Charges & Fees are paid for all company sites and creating insights for Construction Cost Data and sharing the potential benefits with the Construction Programme Managers, Procurement and Quantity Surveyors to support the delivery of wider physical estate strategies. I was also responsbile for ensuring all business Project funds weree set up correctly within our Oracle system, including approval hierarchies. I managed and owned supplier relationships and created an internal Google Site to support my colleagues to help develop their skills and talents.An additional area within this sector was the analysis and half yearly updates to our finance business partner enable accurate reporting to and from the wider the businessDuring my time here, Covid-19 became a huge factor in ensuring we had the right resources to make all the necessary changes and updates, especially when some of our Landlords went into administration. Show less

Managing a team of 3 through two significant supplier changes, whilst finding constant ways of improving and streamlining processes, whilst building new business relationships.With an annual spend of over £3m, cost saving of £100k per year, managing budgets and stock, whilst ensuring the accuracy in delivery of GNFR to all new branches of John Lewis and Waitrose with professionalism at all times. This also extended to Project Roll out, refurbishments, closures and branch… Show more Managing a team of 3 through two significant supplier changes, whilst finding constant ways of improving and streamlining processes, whilst building new business relationships.With an annual spend of over £3m, cost saving of £100k per year, managing budgets and stock, whilst ensuring the accuracy in delivery of GNFR to all new branches of John Lewis and Waitrose with professionalism at all times. This also extended to Project Roll out, refurbishments, closures and branch extensions.Within this fast paced environment, I also lead a team to create a series of fun events and team days for the wider team. Show less

Purchasing and logistics of consumable goods for new branch openings and projects.With a member of the team soon to retire, I began redeveloping the processes of how we worked day to day, including interaction with our suppliers and stakeholders.

As part of a team of three, I was the primary point of contact for the Cash Transformation Programme. My role included negotiating with suppliers to extend their current payment terms with the business.The project achieved over £30million in financial benefit.

I was part of a 4 man team that delivered a communications campaign across the business to all (76,000) employees on Data Protection.My role included logistics and delivery of all the materials that were required for the campaign, setting up and delivering conference calls and visits to campaign champions at both branch and head office level. I additionally created a 4 page communication document on how the Olympics would effect Partners and what their obligations for getting to work… Show more I was part of a 4 man team that delivered a communications campaign across the business to all (76,000) employees on Data Protection.My role included logistics and delivery of all the materials that were required for the campaign, setting up and delivering conference calls and visits to campaign champions at both branch and head office level. I additionally created a 4 page communication document on how the Olympics would effect Partners and what their obligations for getting to work were. Show less

After years of organising trips for friends, family and colleagues, I started up a travel business that would send newsletter to members on how to save money on flights, hotels and car hire on their next journeys.During the two years of running the business, I learned and expanded multiple skills, including building up a company, accounting, web & logo design, marketing, social media as well as how to make the most of SELs and the using of Affiliates to top up earnings.Activity… Show more After years of organising trips for friends, family and colleagues, I started up a travel business that would send newsletter to members on how to save money on flights, hotels and car hire on their next journeys.During the two years of running the business, I learned and expanded multiple skills, including building up a company, accounting, web & logo design, marketing, social media as well as how to make the most of SELs and the using of Affiliates to top up earnings.Activity within the business ceased in March 2020 due to Covid-19 Show less

Managing international accounts from the Channel Islands to Brunei, including multiple European countries.Maximising sales with clear and continuous communication often using basic English (or French) terminology so our customer knew what they were buying into with confidence.I also redeveloped our ordering system to be able to make £10million more sales without additional head count, which was backed up by a system to be able to track sales by month and compare like to like sales by… Show more Managing international accounts from the Channel Islands to Brunei, including multiple European countries.Maximising sales with clear and continuous communication often using basic English (or French) terminology so our customer knew what they were buying into with confidence.I also redeveloped our ordering system to be able to make £10million more sales without additional head count, which was backed up by a system to be able to track sales by month and compare like to like sales by month and year. Show less

Giving excellent customer services to Waitrose customers wanting to place party orders, deliveries slots, or helping to resolved issues and experiences they have had in branch or products.