Louise P. Email & Phone Number

London, England, United Kingdom

• Working closely with senior stakeholders to lead a high-profile, high-risk, in-train procurement process, that sought to move third-party operational delivery from a grant funding arrangement to first generation commercial contracts.• As Commercial Lead, I gave expert, risk-based strategic and tactical advice to business owners, the SRO and executive Leaders, as well as supporting successful navigation of DWP, Cabinet Office and HMT (Treasury) Ministerial scrutiny, governance, assurance… Show more • Working closely with senior stakeholders to lead a high-profile, high-risk, in-train procurement process, that sought to move third-party operational delivery from a grant funding arrangement to first generation commercial contracts.• As Commercial Lead, I gave expert, risk-based strategic and tactical advice to business owners, the SRO and executive Leaders, as well as supporting successful navigation of DWP, Cabinet Office and HMT (Treasury) Ministerial scrutiny, governance, assurance and spend controls.• Led the complex procurement exercise ensuring adherence to the Public Contracts Regulations and following Government Commercial Function Sourcing Playbook and associated best practice guidance.• Prevented successful legal challenge through disclosure during standstill, working directly with litigation lawyers and barrister, with a claim in the Technology and Construction Court eventually being withdrawn.• Secured invaluable engagement from the Complex Transactions Team within the Cabinet Office as well as sourcing and working closely with a team of legal advisers.• Acted as Commercial Contract Management Lead, developing contract management processes and templates, contract governance and navigating mobilisation and associated issues.• Actively managed the resulting contracts (total value c.£200m) alongside operational counterparts, managing risks and issues, monitoring performance and providing commercial advice.• Played a lead role in Commercial Transformation Programme including CCIAF assessment, development of a new commercial operating model, introducing category management, as well as developing new resources and processes, in line with GCF Commercial Standards.• Commercial Capability lead for the organisation with responsibility for capability building within the Commercial team as well as educating internal (non-commercial) stakeholders and suppliers. Show less

London, England, United Kingdom

• Led a team of 10, reporting directly to the Chief Finance Officer.• Ensured the provision of accurate and appropriate commercial guidance across the organisation’s functions incorporating contracting and procurement activities (in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015) and general grant funding commissioning, totalling c. £150m in non-staff budget.• Provided strategic and operational advice on sourcing including developing and maintaining strategic sourcing plans and… Show more • Led a team of 10, reporting directly to the Chief Finance Officer.• Ensured the provision of accurate and appropriate commercial guidance across the organisation’s functions incorporating contracting and procurement activities (in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015) and general grant funding commissioning, totalling c. £150m in non-staff budget.• Provided strategic and operational advice on sourcing including developing and maintaining strategic sourcing plans and an organisational commercial pipeline.• Maintained a solution and outcome focussed approach and promoted collaboration and innovation wherever possible, whilst ensuring the optimisation of value for money and adherence to obligations under Managing Public Money, Cabinet Office Spend Controls and the Accounting Officer’s Delegated Financial Authority.• Developed and maintained trusted strategic relationships at Senior Management, Director and Non-Executive Director level.• Responsible for the review and endorsement of business cases / investment decisions particularly those high in risk, profile, or value. Including regularly providing commercial recommendations to Board.• Regular reporting and presentation of commercial MI and compliance to the Executive, Finance Committee and Board.• Restructured the team, aligning roles to business areas to facilitate matrix working and promote personal development and resilience within the function.• Act as the interface between the Executive Leadership Team and Commercial Team, ensuring an appropriate cascade of strategic direction, messaging and prioritisation.• Lead annual operational planning for the CFO directorate, including prioritisation of resources for all mandatory and statutory activity as well as resource planning for finance and commercial support for all BAU and change activity for the whole organisation.• Accountable for the mitigation of all commercial functional risks, delegating actions and escalating as appropriate. Show less

London, England, United Kingdom

• Project managed the procurement of £43m free-to-client debt advice services across England, working closely with Commercial, Finance, Communications and SMEs.• Drove delivery milestones on time to the requisite quality, tracking progress, actions, risks and issues.• Produced and maintained project related artefacts including documenting key decisions and maintaining project plans.• Drove resource efficiency by ensuring roles and responsibilities were clearly understood. Managed… Show more • Project managed the procurement of £43m free-to-client debt advice services across England, working closely with Commercial, Finance, Communications and SMEs.• Drove delivery milestones on time to the requisite quality, tracking progress, actions, risks and issues.• Produced and maintained project related artefacts including documenting key decisions and maintaining project plans.• Drove resource efficiency by ensuring roles and responsibilities were clearly understood. Managed project delivery through matrix working, drawing on the expertise of colleagues as required.• Successfully delivered an organisational improvement project on behalf of the CEO to implement an overarching governance structure and add rigour to back office processes. Show less

•Facilitated and co-ordinated multiple procurement exercises across a number of different categories and managed all associated supplier relations effectively. Categories included Insights / Market Research, PR & Communications, Marketing, ICT/Technology, HR and Facilities.•Conducted stakeholder briefings, understanding business needs and articulating them into procurement specifications and exercises.•Assisted in the delivery of restricted and open OJEU exercises including large scale… Show more •Facilitated and co-ordinated multiple procurement exercises across a number of different categories and managed all associated supplier relations effectively. Categories included Insights / Market Research, PR & Communications, Marketing, ICT/Technology, HR and Facilities.•Conducted stakeholder briefings, understanding business needs and articulating them into procurement specifications and exercises.•Assisted in the delivery of restricted and open OJEU exercises including large scale multi-lot framework agreements, developing an understanding of EU Procurement Regulations.•Produced various tender documents including RFIs, RFQ/ITQs/ITTs, Q&As and PQQs.•Delivered numerous projects including single supplier awards, call-off agreements and frameworks.•Acted as first point of contact for largest internal customer and managed all mini-competitions on the in-house multi-lot framework.•Applied procurement rules and utilised catalogues and frameworks such as the CCS and G-Cloud frameworks.•Developed solutions through undertaking market place analysis, obtaining credit check and obtaining supplier company information.•Engaged effectively with customers, stakeholders and organisations involved in the supply chain, promoting beneficial relations, driving efficiency and ensuring value for money.•Led and managed small and large scale evaluations, providing advice on scoring criteria and conducting moderation/consensus meetings•Prepared and delivered feedback to successful and unsuccessful bidders, issued holding notes and Alcatel Letters. •Organised and managed supplier interviews, Q&A sessions and supplier open days.•Managed purchases within rapid timescales driving best commercial value, mitigating business risk and meeting customer expectations.•Provided advice and guidance to staff on procurement processes, including advising on the risks and requirements of single tender actions.•Maintained procurement and supplier data bases and electronic filing systems. Show less

• Solely responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process, of all contract and permanent staff within the EMEA region, across multiple disciplines.• Worked to tight deadlines and strict KPIs relating to timescale and stakeholder satisfaction.• Employed multiple sourcing strategies across 10-15 exercises concurrently.• Conducted in depth briefings to fully understand requirements and specifications.• Provided continuous guidance to stakeholders on process and best… Show more • Solely responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process, of all contract and permanent staff within the EMEA region, across multiple disciplines.• Worked to tight deadlines and strict KPIs relating to timescale and stakeholder satisfaction.• Employed multiple sourcing strategies across 10-15 exercises concurrently.• Conducted in depth briefings to fully understand requirements and specifications.• Provided continuous guidance to stakeholders on process and best practice.• Built relationships with and delivered CRM strategies for stakeholders.• Participated in regular business development meetings across all divisions.• Stayed abreast of business and organisational developments, including workforce planning.• Built relationships with existing suppliers including agencies and their recruiters, advertising and technology providers.• Sought to build on and improve existing supplier list through research and reviews.• Provided feedback to the business on supplier and stakeholder performance.• Monitored and evaluated supplier usage and sought necessary approvals and sign off. Show less

Directgov was an online government agency governed by the Department for Work and Pensions.• Worked within a team of 4 supporting the procurement of a variety of goods and services.• Assisted in the preparation and distribution of RFTs/ITTs and tender documentation, ensuring best practice and compliance with legislation and policy throughout.• Carried out research on suppliers including credit checks.• Planned and organised supplier meetings, coordinating panels and… Show more Directgov was an online government agency governed by the Department for Work and Pensions.• Worked within a team of 4 supporting the procurement of a variety of goods and services.• Assisted in the preparation and distribution of RFTs/ITTs and tender documentation, ensuring best practice and compliance with legislation and policy throughout.• Carried out research on suppliers including credit checks.• Planned and organised supplier meetings, coordinating panels and facilities.• Dealt with all external enquires, escalating or redirecting where necessary.• Liaised with stakeholders to ensure the appropriate requisition and payment processes had been followed and authorised.• Solely responsible for the contract management of 80+ interim staff.• Established and built credible and trusting relationships with stakeholders providing them with advice and guidance on processes and best practice.• Engaged with and managed the Preferred Supplier List with regards to interim recruitment, ensuring optimal partnering for the timeliest and most cost efficient results.• Responsible for management information such as supplier databases, resource trackers, management spreadsheets, RAG lists, performance statistics and organisation charts.• Delivered regular updates on procurement and recruitment progress to HR, Head of Procurement, stakeholders and COO.• Established tailored progress reporting structures for stakeholders, with varying demands, including one-on-one meetings and presenting to teams.• Responsible for the appropriate filing of tender bids and affiliated documentation.• Worked closely with the Facilities Manager to assist in coordinating both an office and a desk move. Show less

Sourcing of contract and permanent staff for a variety of UK & International clients.