Lorna Baker Email & Phone Number

A senior commercial specialist with experience of both business development and procurement within and to the public sector. I have strategic and operational experience in large and complex organisations across the public and private sector within the UK and Europe. Currently working as Head of Procurement within the Housing SectorKey Achievements• Procuremento Transformation of procurement departments from transactional to strategic.o 100% Savings targets achieved.o Development of KPI strategies directed towards measurable improvement and improved RoIo Below inflation rate cost management through value engineering • Business Developmento £80m won through formal tender submissions.o 100% contract term fulfilment. o 92% retention of client base for future bids. Areas of Expertise• Public Contracts Regulations/ OJEU compliant procurement• Third Sector experience• Regulatory • Board Level Reporting• Ethical Procurement, Sustainability, Environmental and Social Value• Contract Management and Supplier Management