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Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Sheffield, United Kingdom

37 Signal Regiment (V) (64 Sig Sqn) March 2014 – presentTROOP SSGTLine Manage Class I Radio OperatorsSupervise the leadership of teams in providing high level communications radio and dataProvide nation emergency response coverInstruct in chemical warfare acrossSupervise the management of resources for exercise and tasks38 Signal Regiment (V) (64 Sig Sqn) March 2003 – March 2014CLASS I RADIO OPERATORLine Manager to 16 Staff Leading teams in… Show more 37 Signal Regiment (V) (64 Sig Sqn) March 2014 – presentTROOP SSGTLine Manage Class I Radio OperatorsSupervise the leadership of teams in providing high level communications radio and dataProvide nation emergency response coverInstruct in chemical warfare acrossSupervise the management of resources for exercise and tasks38 Signal Regiment (V) (64 Sig Sqn) March 2003 – March 2014CLASS I RADIO OPERATORLine Manager to 16 Staff Leading teams in providing high level communications radio and dataManaging people and resources for exercises and tasksProvide training/guidance in military skillsInspection of vehicles and equipmentPresident of the Mess CommitteeOrganising functions for up to 50 people 39 Signal Regiment (V) (145 BDG JMC (South) June 2012 – September 2012CLASS 1 AREA SYSTEMS OPERATOROlympic Games ICS cover Police Liaison ICS coverMobile Communications Detachment attached to the Olympic Torch Relay12 MECH Brigade HQ & 228 Sig. Sqn February 2005 – December 2005SUPPLY SPECIALISTIraq tourAsset management of approx £4m worth of miscellaneous stores items. 225 Signal Squadron (Lisburn, N. Ireland) June 2001 – March 20031 MECH BRIGADE HQ & 215 SIG. SQN. January 2001 – June 2001 249 SIGNAL SQUADRON (AMF(L)) December 1997 – June 2001 STORES ACCOUNTANT Continuous supply of ordinance i.e. ordering, storing and issuing of stockMaintenance of stores accounts, including verification of recordsHeld Clothing account and Unit Spares accountMaintained working relationship with Logistic SuppliersDelivery and collection of all unit repairs to workshopsSupport the unit in the field both national and internationallyMaintain department vehicleControl COSHH 49 SIGNAL SQUADRON WEST RIDING (V)COMBAT SIGNALLER June 1996 - November 1996 Show less

Stafford, England, United Kingdom

Chesterfield, England, United Kingdom

Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

York, North Yorkshire

To maintain with the client in relation to the following activities:• Research, analysis and reviewing of client non pay expenditure;• Providing full procurement activity reports;• Identification, delivering and securing savings across a wide range of spend categories;• Obtaining, compiling and keeping various data up to date to inform our clients of procurement activities;• Exploration of the clients current spend with subsequent benchmarking and market testing activity to… Show more To maintain with the client in relation to the following activities:• Research, analysis and reviewing of client non pay expenditure;• Providing full procurement activity reports;• Identification, delivering and securing savings across a wide range of spend categories;• Obtaining, compiling and keeping various data up to date to inform our clients of procurement activities;• Exploration of the clients current spend with subsequent benchmarking and market testing activity to consider alternative suppliers and where appropriate drafting reports which recommend changes to achieve savings;• Review of the clients current written procurement procedures and regulations including recommendations as to any changes that should be made;• Drafting of policy and procedure notes in relation to procurement and value for money;• To prepare all necessary paperwork for tenders and Requests for Quotation, including realistic timetables that comply with regulations (OJEU and clients own financial regulations);• Project manage all procurement activities against agreed timetables, alerting the Regional Procurement Manager and Directors (where necessary) and the client, of any potential difficulties and delays;• Keeping records of savings performance vs. reported targets;• Drafting monthly and termly progress reports. Show less

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Provide procurement expertise, advice and guidance to academic and support staff Work autonomously and be expected to make decisions alone to expedite orders/bookings.Ensure that requisitions and orders are efficiently and effectively processed. Take responsibility for the running and upkeep of electronic systems Line manage the procurement department Maintaining knowledge of all organizational and governmental rules affecting purchasesProvide information about these… Show more Provide procurement expertise, advice and guidance to academic and support staff Work autonomously and be expected to make decisions alone to expedite orders/bookings.Ensure that requisitions and orders are efficiently and effectively processed. Take responsibility for the running and upkeep of electronic systems Line manage the procurement department Maintaining knowledge of all organizational and governmental rules affecting purchasesProvide information about these rules to organization staff members and to vendors.Monitoring contractor performance and recommending contract modifications when necessary. Providing advice to internal customers.Providing guidance to College staff on how to tender for contracts that exceed financial regulation limits and legislative thresholds. Ensuring that College procurement activities comply with relevant and current legislationProvide specialist advice and a defined service to colleagues and other service users within an established policy framework. Acting as the first point of contact for the delivery of professional services to users Show less

The Sheffield College

Provide procurement expertise, advice and guidance to academic and support staff Work autonomously and be expected to make decisions alone to expedite orders/bookings.Ensure that requisitions and orders are efficiently and effectively processed. Take responsibility for the running and upkeep of electronic systems Line manage the procurement department Maintaining knowledge of all organizational and governmental rules affecting purchasesProvide information about these… Show more Provide procurement expertise, advice and guidance to academic and support staff Work autonomously and be expected to make decisions alone to expedite orders/bookings.Ensure that requisitions and orders are efficiently and effectively processed. Take responsibility for the running and upkeep of electronic systems Line manage the procurement department Maintaining knowledge of all organizational and governmental rules affecting purchasesProvide information about these rules to organization staff members and to vendors.Monitoring contractor performance and recommending contract modifications when necessary. Providing advice to internal customers.Providing guidance to College staff on how to tender for contracts that exceed financial regulation limits and legislative thresholds. Ensuring that College procurement activities comply with relevant and current legislationProvide specialist advice and a defined service to colleagues and other service users within an established policy framework. Acting as the first point of contact for the delivery of professional services to usersFinalist in the Public Procurement awards 2016/17 GO Best Service Award (other organisations) Show less

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Multi drop delivery driving in the Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and South Yorkshire RegionIncluding all in regional HMP's, Toyota, and local councilsGeneral warehousing dutiesStock RotationAudit Order Picking Goods In Forklift driving Route selectionTachograph record keeping

Barnsley

Contract managementSmall Purchase Order GenerationOverseeing the Storekeeper role