The role is responsible for leading and developing the strategic approach to Procurement across H&T Group, advising and supporting teams on effective Procurement.My key responsibilities are as follows: • To lead on developing the Procurement strategy for H&T Group, define the policy, process and governance by which the company identifies potential suppliers, evaluates and selects the best partner. • Collaborate with key stakeholders across the H&T Group, establishing their… Show more The role is responsible for leading and developing the strategic approach to Procurement across H&T Group, advising and supporting teams on effective Procurement.My key responsibilities are as follows: • To lead on developing the Procurement strategy for H&T Group, define the policy, process and governance by which the company identifies potential suppliers, evaluates and selects the best partner. • Collaborate with key stakeholders across the H&T Group, establishing their requirements, defining the scope, criteria, evaluation and selection processes for each procurement exercise. • Monitor, identify and manage potential risks within the Procurement process. Mitigate risks as appropriate to protect the company.• Review and increase efficiency of Procurement processes through digitalisation, effective policy and procedures amendments. Communicate clearly across the business and upskill, train stakeholders where required.• Creation of sourcing plans to reduce cost, secure supply and minimise supply chain disruption.• Actively support sustainable Procurement, as an integral part of H&T ESG strategy. Demand from suppliers the highest level of compliance to the ESG agenda, educating key stakeholders and suppliers on ESG expectations. • Maintain supplier master data. Ensuring information is accurately stored and there is a clear calendar of renewal activity and management of contracts.• Initiate, support, negotiate, review and manage supplier contracts adhering to the H&T Group Procurement strategy, policy and procedures in collaboration with stakeholders and suppliers.• Lead regular supplier management reviews, use of scorecards for key performance indicators, strategic positioning evaluation, business perspectives, and strategic product and market developments.• Management of small Procurement team within H&T Group. Show less

To ensure the highest standards of procurement practice are applied throughout IWM. My roleencompasses the complete procurement process. Responsibility for developing and setting standards, provide advice to stakeholders across business, support procurement systems, delivery of tendering activity, monitor contract performance against standards. I operate as IWM’s expert covering UK procurement legislation. Key responsibilities are:* To lead, develop and manage IWM Procurement, ensure… Show more To ensure the highest standards of procurement practice are applied throughout IWM. My roleencompasses the complete procurement process. Responsibility for developing and setting standards, provide advice to stakeholders across business, support procurement systems, delivery of tendering activity, monitor contract performance against standards. I operate as IWM’s expert covering UK procurement legislation. Key responsibilities are:* To lead, develop and manage IWM Procurement, ensure compliance to Public Procurement Regulations.* Identify, implement strategy for procurement activity. Production of RFP's, RFQ's, ITT packages. Drafting of key documents (contracts, SLA and KPI's) to support relationships. Supporting senior management, budget holders and stakeholders to deliver key objectives.* Management supplier and contract risk. Ensure continuity of service. Work to align with IWM's BCP.* Contract database and record systems management. Delivery of programme covering contract renewals and new projects and activities.* Review, update Procurement guidelines via internal communication channels.* Deliver training sessions (Procurement Introduction / Contract Management training). Identify and delivery other training sessions as required.* Management of external consultants supporting delivery of the IWM programme.* Delivery of IWM annual CAPEX investment and infrastructure development programme.* Assessing, implementing new legislation that impacts IWM practices. eg GDPR / PCI compliance.* Line management Procurement team. Monitor team performance, ensure effective delivery of tender and contract activities. Maintain, utilise Procurement network across heritage sector. Ensure best practice across all commercial activity.* Support, respond to requests via government department and FOI requests.* Regular reporting & MI to senior leadership teams covering Procurement programme. * Attendance at project boards, supporting IWM projects delivery Show less

Facilitating implementation of Hard and Soft Facilities Management supply and services from Hitachi Capital to Southeastern Railway for Ashford Train Maintenance depot. Supplier review, negotiation, draft and finalising contracts for implementation of services from 1st April 2021.

I was involved in improving operational efficiency across whole supply base for Estate by building partnerships with finance director, board of directors, and senior management. I was responsible for seamless operational flow by developing, reviewing, and managing business cases, as well as delivering multiple CAPEX / Investment projects around Estate on annual basis. To oversee on-going supplier management operations, I created a contract database and protocol. I was involved in… Show more I was involved in improving operational efficiency across whole supply base for Estate by building partnerships with finance director, board of directors, and senior management. I was responsible for seamless operational flow by developing, reviewing, and managing business cases, as well as delivering multiple CAPEX / Investment projects around Estate on annual basis. To oversee on-going supplier management operations, I created a contract database and protocol. I was involved in formulating best commercial practice, unlocking employee's potential, and encouraging cost culture by orchestrating procurement and negotiation training programme for staff.My contributions for this role included:• Ensured maximum adherence by reviewing and implementing formal procurement policies, governance, and procedures for stakeholders.• Built and sustained long-term commercial relationships by employing existing contract terms and conditions agreements.• Provided valuable assistance to corporate business by monitoring tendering processes across wide range of products and services.• Exercised leadership to supervise small team by managing multiple procurement projects.• Streamlined business processes by sharing updates to key stakeholders through generation of regular procurement / MI reporting.• Created challenge and accomplished Estate's sustainability targets by serving as member of 'One Goodwood team'. Show less

During my time in B&Q PLC, I was capable of managing multiple categories to achieve key business objectives, including establishment of online travel tools to interface directly with suppliers and meet group travel requirements, as well as appointment of cleaning contractors to cover whole B&Q store estate. I was responsible for leading a direct report and seven contractor personnel to fulfil annual appraisals, objectives, and personal development plans. I was increasing organisation… Show more During my time in B&Q PLC, I was capable of managing multiple categories to achieve key business objectives, including establishment of online travel tools to interface directly with suppliers and meet group travel requirements, as well as appointment of cleaning contractors to cover whole B&Q store estate. I was responsible for leading a direct report and seven contractor personnel to fulfil annual appraisals, objectives, and personal development plans. I was increasing organisation effectiveness by co-ordinating with multiple internal and external stakeholders.To determine cost and service improvement opportunities, I had engaged with Kingfisher and other operational companies.My accomplishments for this role were:• Administered all budget operations across multiple categories with spend of circa £25M per annum.• Achieved business objectives by identifying and applying category management strategies.• Showcased outstanding performance by directing full tender exercises and contract implementation. Show less

During my time in 4C Associates, I was able to optimise profit margins by ensuring changes in line with best service principles through short and long-term category improvements. I was heavily involved in enabling organisation to control costs, driving service excellence, and mitigating risks to gain increased value by administering suppliers through regular supplier reviews. To eliminate potential inaccuracies, I inspected and controlled leakage from supplier contracts. I was successful at… Show more During my time in 4C Associates, I was able to optimise profit margins by ensuring changes in line with best service principles through short and long-term category improvements. I was heavily involved in enabling organisation to control costs, driving service excellence, and mitigating risks to gain increased value by administering suppliers through regular supplier reviews. To eliminate potential inaccuracies, I inspected and controlled leakage from supplier contracts. I was successful at driving informed decision-making in overall HR related contracts by engaging with key B&Q stakeholders.Here are my achievements for this role include:• Served pivotal to execute commercial activities, including negotiations and supplier management with all HR related 1st and 2nd tier suppliers.• Played integral role in providing cost saving initiatives for all HR related agreements, including Company Cars and Occupational Health Services. Show less

My role was to support the delivery of Procurement and Supplier Management solutions for Southern Water. To manage Procurement projects over cross functional and business boundaries in a diverse range of products and services. Examples of projects I was involved with included Company Car tender resulting in £650k of savings. Stationery and hand tool tenders achieving savings of £100k combined. Mobile phone tender achieving savings of £140k over 2 years. My key responsibilities… Show more My role was to support the delivery of Procurement and Supplier Management solutions for Southern Water. To manage Procurement projects over cross functional and business boundaries in a diverse range of products and services. Examples of projects I was involved with included Company Car tender resulting in £650k of savings. Stationery and hand tool tenders achieving savings of £100k combined. Mobile phone tender achieving savings of £140k over 2 years. My key responsibilities are:Implementation and on-going management of the Category Strategy and input into driving future category direction.Negotiate contractual agreements with external providers which ensures service, quality, added value, total cost, security of supply and the deployment of suppliers capabilities in innovation are secured.Implementation of strategic and key tactical projects for the commodity group.Provide effective communication between Procurement, category stakeholders and suppliers.Ensure compliance to EU and Procurement Governance in tender and contractual processes. Show less