Category Lead for Technology at Channel 4

Category and Project Lead for Servers and Cloud

Procurement Lead for Servers and Cloud

Conducted multiple complex end to end sourcing process including business requirements compilation and analysis, supply market analysis, execution of tenders, negotiation, contracting & contract management activitiesConsistently delivered value for stakeholders with strong internal relationshipsAssisted in the development and implementation of category sourcing strategiesConducted detailed bid analysis and developed supplier negotiation strategiesLed savings activities with our 2 Largest Partner Managed Services Suppliers during Covid

Contract Database Clean up and Organisation (Ariba) Temporary Contract

• Conducted full end to end sourcing process including supply market analysis, execution of tenders, negotiation, contracting & contract management activities• Led internal business requirements compilation and analysis and presented findings to support business decisions• Assisted in the development and implementation of category sourcing strategies• Conducted detailed bid analysis and contributed to the development of supplier negotiation strategies• Assisted Category Managers by developing standard contracts • Delivered against savings targets • Category Management and projects with suppliers such as Vodafone, WiPro, Deloitte, BAE• Categories primarily IT (Application Development, Software, Services, Cloud, Hardware) and also Professional Services• Conducted detailed analysis for IT Category Plans and IT Category Mangers including Spend and Contract Reviews• Provided training and assistance to colleagues in various areas including Sourcing, Contracts and IT Support

Supported Sourcing activities including Ariba, SAP, Contracts Database, Sourcing Documentation, IT Support and teaching. Assisted Buyers with their sourcing processes. Led to promotion as Procurement Analyst.

I was responsible for managing the project documentation for a £100M process plant construction project. This involved recruiting and managing administrative assistants and developing a comprehensive understanding of the software and structure used for document control. I also acted unofficially as the only IT technical support on site, and undertook various procurement processes.

Office management including booking keeping and invoicing, reception, file-keeping, appointments, purchasing, customer service, statistical analysis work, redesigning database system and processes

Smart Metering Services Team (Nov 08 - Apr 09)· Key ResponsibilitiesProject Manage the installation of smart utility meters and loggersLiaise with clients, contractors and other teams including sales to ensure relevant parts completedon timeTake part in telephone conference calls with contractors and prepare information fortheseUpdate project log with details of current position of the projectRun Reports to confirm correct installation and resolve any issuesCommission Hardware and SIMs· Key AchievementsContinued the organisation for the installation of loggers for all 3 utilities forWHSmith’s stores including meetings with WHSmiths Head of UtilitiesCreated spreadsheet calculating remittances owed to Stark from partner companiestotalling £1 millionUsed by a Director to create reports required in areas beyond that of my teamBilling Queries Team (Jan 08 – Nov 08)· Key ResponsibilitiesDeal with utility billing queries for clients including BA, Gap, WHSmiths and KPMGLiaise with clients and suppliers to correct issuesKeep Queries up to date with the latest developmentsAdd new items to the database and develop itAnswer emails in the Bureau mailbox· Key AchievementsInvestigated and corrected overcharges totalling tens of thousands of pounds forClients