A procurement specialist with extensive commercial knowledge and public sector experience. An acknowledged expert in the application of electronic commerce systems and techniques, leading on developing the use of electronic marketplaces and driving the take up of electronic auctions across the UK Public sector. Over 10 years experience in UK government procurement with key roles in high-profile strategic initiatives followed by 5 years business development with ProcServe, with specific responsibility for building business within the Government sector. A skilled planner and organiser with a thorough knowledge of programme and project management disciplines and a track record of successful delivery. Experienced at dealing with senior stakeholders and engaging governance structures. An experienced and skilled communicator is frequently called upon to make presentations to UK and international audiences and produce briefings, written reports and articles for publication in national and industry press. Attained MCIPS Graduate Diploma in 2002.Specialties: Sales of Cloud Services, Procurement Strategy; EC & UK Procurement Policy; Electronic Procurement; Purchasing Cards; Leadership and Staff Management; Stakeholder management; Programme and Project Management; IT Systems Management and Negotiation
Listed skills include Public Sector, Procurement, Program Management, Stakeholder Management, and 27 others.
