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Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Commercial Consultant at Barkers commercial consultancy bringing 12 years of Procurement and commercial experience together with the knowledge of the Barkers team, giving each client unique insight into their commercial challenges. At Barkers, we’re all about delivery and it’s an obsession for us. We work meticulously across our four key service lines to ensure that our customers experience the best possible outcomes. Adopting an innovative, practical, and forward-thinking approach, backed… Show more Commercial Consultant at Barkers commercial consultancy bringing 12 years of Procurement and commercial experience together with the knowledge of the Barkers team, giving each client unique insight into their commercial challenges. At Barkers, we’re all about delivery and it’s an obsession for us. We work meticulously across our four key service lines to ensure that our customers experience the best possible outcomes. Adopting an innovative, practical, and forward-thinking approach, backed up with a wealth of experience and a demonstrable track-record, our services are focused on delivering: (1) Improving business profitability (2) Business transformation (3) Smarter working (4) Developing people.” Show less

Stag Hill House, Guildford Gu2 7Xj

Analyse expenditure and other data by collating management information and records from a range of internal and external sources and to take the lead in procurement initiatives which would add VFM to AQA.Run the procurement process required for contracts across a range of areas.Create various reports and papers under the guidance of the Head of Procurement and seven Procurement Managers.Take the lead and maintain appropriate and effective relationships with contracted and potential… Show more Analyse expenditure and other data by collating management information and records from a range of internal and external sources and to take the lead in procurement initiatives which would add VFM to AQA.Run the procurement process required for contracts across a range of areas.Create various reports and papers under the guidance of the Head of Procurement and seven Procurement Managers.Take the lead and maintain appropriate and effective relationships with contracted and potential suppliers.Provide support with other contractual and organisational activities as required.Liaise with colleagues at all levels, ensuring that their strategic and operational requirements of suppliers are met and that they have a clear understanding of effective procurement practices.Run procurement training events and workshops.Key Achievements--------------------• Sourced and implemented a replacement contact centre saving in the region of £100K/annum, and enabling its integration with current in-house CRM system.• Renegotiated out of date and not fit for purpose contract for online testing saving in the region of £210k/annum.• Sourced and implemented lodge cards for low value high volume suppliers and purchase cards throughout the business for low value low volume transactions.• Replaced entire fleet of MFD printers saving in the region of £400k over 5 year term and enabling the implementation of a “follow me printing” system for improved efficiency and security.• Redrafted a high value (+-£4m/annum) logistics contract to minimise risk to the businesses reputation. Show less

Identify areas of significant expenditure where value for money can be achieved.Work with Purchasing Consortia and other similar bodies to identify frameworks andsuppliers in order to enable the college to achieve savings.Draft and issue tender documentation (RFQ, PQQ, ITT, etc). Monitoring tender activity,ensuring tenderer queries are correctly processed to ensure compliance withtransparency regulations. Manage tender returns. Conduct tender evaluations. Issue… Show more Identify areas of significant expenditure where value for money can be achieved.Work with Purchasing Consortia and other similar bodies to identify frameworks andsuppliers in order to enable the college to achieve savings.Draft and issue tender documentation (RFQ, PQQ, ITT, etc). Monitoring tender activity,ensuring tenderer queries are correctly processed to ensure compliance withtransparency regulations. Manage tender returns. Conduct tender evaluations. Issue posttender letters and feedback. Draft, and issue contracts for review, then signing.Ensure all valid tenders received are recorded in the appropriate tender logs; allcontracts recorded within contract management software, and scanned to network.Monitor all procurement activity within the college to ensure all stages are conducted inaccordance with EU tender regulations, college procurement policies and service levelagreements.Manage all tender activity using the InTend e-tendering software package to ensure acomplete audit trail is maintained. Train staff in the use of e-tendering and contractmanagement software as required.When managing new contracts, liaising with all parties to ensure supplier specificationsmeet college stakeholder requirements.Produce reports for Senior Management covering turnover, expenditure, forecasting, andsupplier activity.Monitor expenditure to ensure departments are using central contracts, preferredsuppliers, and are following the correct financial procedure when doing so.Place purchase orders or arrange for orders to be raised using the internal financesystem. Monitor supplier activity to ensure that compliance with purchase orderrequirements are met.Keep up to date with current tendering regulations and methodology. Show less

Chichester

Fault diagnosis of hardware, software, operating systems, and network infrastructure.Installation of hardware, network components, and software packages.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of working with servers and networking in addition toadvanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Operating Systems.Deliver computer advice and solutions at both operational and strategic level. Maintain ahigh standard of customer care via both the help desk and telephone.Conduct… Show more Fault diagnosis of hardware, software, operating systems, and network infrastructure.Installation of hardware, network components, and software packages.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of working with servers and networking in addition toadvanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Operating Systems.Deliver computer advice and solutions at both operational and strategic level. Maintain ahigh standard of customer care via both the help desk and telephone.Conduct software training, including the induction of new staff.Maintain Service Level Agreements in line with departmental policies and procedures. Show less

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