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A senior executive with significant global experience, in direct and indirect procurement, meetings management, change management, systems implementation, process optimisation and business transformation. Successfully led worldwide direct and matrix/virtual teams to define and deliver strategies based on business requirements, manage risk, and achieve commercial growth. Accountable for driving innovation, operational excellence & business transformation. I have a cross-functional background in supply chain/operations, business intelligence and analytics, sales - key account management, distribution, marketing, programme management and product development/supply. Commercially aware with a proven history of developing successful global category strategies, critical contract negotiation, delivering efficiency and process improvements along with bottom-line value, implementing complex projects across multiple industries, divisions, and regions.I have experience with many procurement categories, ERP systems, payment solutions, contract management, sourcing, logistics, stakeholder and supplier relationship management.An industry authority in meeting and events, event processes, policy, governance and tools. Experienced in global Cvent implementation alongside Veeva commercial cloud.Colleagues know me as a collaborative team member, and a highly professional team leader, always willing to support and develop others. I spend time understanding the business and build relationships, plan and act strategically. However, I will also get involved in the operational tasks required to ensure business continuity, and ensure a project's completion.Skills & ExperienceStrategic Meetings Management | Project Management | Programme Management | Product Development | Strategy | Change Management | Stakeholder Management | Supplier Relationship Management | People Development | Negotiation | Category Management | Manufacturing | Supply Chain | Logistics | Influencing Skills | Total Cost of Ownership | eProcurement | Expressive Bidding | Outsourcing | Insourcing | Knowledge of OJEU | GMPKeywordsAnalytical | Innovation | Pharmaceutical | Life Sciences | Global Leadership | Commercial | Training | Innovation |Sustainability

Listed skills include Polymers, Product Development, Coatings, Strategy, and 23 others.

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  University Of Kent: Bsc Chemistry

  Chemistry