High-performing and effective E–sourcing/Supply chain consultant with International Experience. 20 years’ experience in procurement focused on delivering value though the digital transformation of global sourcing departments to world class standards, driving user adoption, operational discipline and conformance. Delivering sourcing excellence and best practice using on-line applications, and delivering of savings through E Auctions, and complex category strategies. Significant experience working in and leading cross functional teams, energising, coaching and facilitating teams in system design, testing, deployment, training and early life support for procurement systems including Ariba P2P, Salesforce, AppLearn and category management as well as managing data management, analysis, and migration strategies.Culturally aware, and acknowledged for inclusion, respect, and one team behaviour, able to work across multiple time-zones to provide face to face & virtual training, coaching and early life support. Successfully trained in excess of 1500 practitioners in the Ariba Sourcing, Contract workspace and related Category Management processes. Capable to scope and deliver global projects across a wide variety of direct and in direct categories. I have a background in engineering and manufacturing management, procurement, logistics, and finance. I am a highly motivated individual with strong leadership, and project management and Agile capabilities, an excellent communicator at all levels, with a proven ability to motivate and inspire confidence in others. I have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a tenacious 'hands on' approach with a determination to get the job done, whilst building and energising successful teams.Specialties: Degree in Manufacturing Engineering and Chartered Engineer status, Holder of the Certified Diploma in Accounting & Finance. Sourcing expertise in Automotive, Oil & Gas, Aerospace, and local authority sourcing projects.