Results driven Supplier Manager experienced at maximising supplier value with a skills base acquired through detailed exposure to IT and business suppliers across all phases of relationship, within various commercial, procurement and project roles. Experience developed in major financial services organisations including, pensions, life assurance, investments and insurance, where the ability both to manage risk within a formal governance framework and communicate successfully with senior management are key. Successfully managed third party outsource relationships ensuring value add whilst minimising risk.Delivered RFI and RFP processes to create commercial advantage and secure competitive new contracts across a variety of categories.Managed a high performing results focussed team.Led strategic contract negotiations coordinating and managing the requirements of stakeholders. Key Skills: Supplier Management | Procurement | Stakeholder Management | Service Level Management | Contract Management | Contract Negotiation | Commercial Management