Highly experienced senior purchasing professional with over 25 years’ extensive industry knowledge. Specialising in food & beverage purchasing and supply chain covering all areas of category management, tender process, contract management & change management. Track record of consistently delivered success in all areas of responsibility; sourcing strategy, improved commercial performance, team development and leadership. Delivered significant savings across multiple businesses through strong analysis, change and review process. Stakeholder influencer at a board and investor level across multiple businesses.✔️ In depth Supply Chain Knowledge✔️ Change Management✔️ Project Management✔️ Negotiation, Tender writing and management skills and experience✔️ Strategic & Analytical Skills✔️ Stakeholder management & influencer at board, multiple business and investor level✔️ Communication Skills, structured & organised✔️ Problem solving and ability to resolve complex issues✔️ Supplier Relationship Management✔️ Consultancy