GeneralAs well as continuing to manage business as usual, I have spent much of the past year working alongside the operational and project teams, developing strategies and exploring ways in which we could consolidate contracts/relationships in our global Sourcing operations in order to drive efficiencies, reduce costs and contribute to opex and capex savings target across the business.Key Achievements- Sourcing Lead for multiple tenders, most notably for External Resources, incorporating: (1) the creation of PSL for Agency staff (circa £5M / annum spend) and; (2) outsourcing of Payroll Services for Freelancers (175+ freelancers). Project savings £700K / annum.- End to end accountability for external sourced spend (£130M annually) supporting projects from sourcing solutions in pre-sales, supporting tender responses, sourcing in project delivery phase through to BAU.

GeneralDuring this time I took a lead on various procurement / tender exercises, placing contracts for selected solutions, and supporting the business in cross-functional project teams for BAU (CR) requirements. Other key activities included implementing change programmes, ownership of full end to end tender process and contract drafting , negotiation of third party support and maintenance renewal agreements, and promotion of best practice procurement expertise across a broad range of technology projects and spend areas, including hardware, software, infrastructure and professional services.Key Achievements- Sourcing Business Partner UK media / broadcast customer projects (E2E) UK and Netherlands. £M100+ spend- Project or Sourcing lead of various RFX activities across multiple categories, including: IT, Media/Broadcast, 3PP (Maintenance and Support), ARP, REFM- Management of external resource engagements, and the migration of indirect spend from Red Bee Media suppliers to those preferred by Ericsson.

(Formerly Red Bee Media Limited)Generalsupport internal stakeholders to select the most appropriate goods and services on the basis of price, quality, delivery times and service support. Leading on Procurement Exercises from requirement through to placing the contract, and supporting the business in cross-functional project teams. My role extended to supporting the development of specific Preferred Supplier Lists, advising internal stakeholders on procurement policy and best practices, and leading Invitation to Tenders and Requests for Proposals.Key Achievements- Sourcing products and services for the whole of the business, including Technology, Creative, Access, HR & FM by selecting new suppliers, carrying out due diligence and negotiating terms of contract to achieve savings and support business growth. - Managing and building relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers. Re-negotiations with existing suppliers to improve terms and conditions, for risk mitigation, introduction of new policies, regulatory change as well as reviewing supplier performance.

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GeneralLeadership and 'matrix management' of various work programmes, including business improvement / cost recovery programmes, works projects, public concessions contracts, SLAs underpinning new partnership start ups, and numerous policy driven initiatives influencing performance the business unit. Achievements- Conducted ‘root and branch’ evaluation of Service operations, outlining issues influencing overall general performance endorsed and supported by Councillors and Head of Service- Programme Management of workstreams subsequently carried out included: Legal; (litigation matters, property, legislative and regulatory Compliance); embedding systematic financial / controls through introduction and integration of licensing protocols; Communications; Human Resources Management; and Market Operations.

GeneralLeadership of resources and progression of programme roadmaps (end to end planning), and 'matrix management' of procurement initiatives across a range of service and product categories to meet evolving business requirements, and complying with internal and regulatory policies, procedures and guidelines. Leading on multiple sourcing projects, I was responsible for all project deliverables including: project initiation documentation; pre-qualification and invitation and tender activities; stakeholder, regulatory, and market risk analysis; general project planning; negotiation and management of work delivery, specification development, and project monitoring, highlight reporting and evaluation.Achievements- Lead in the 'matrix management' procurement of a joint inter-borough engineering maintenance services (OJEU) and supporting Business Intelligence software contracts contributing to business investments. Achievement of all agreed savings targets.- Provision of support to several other procurement contracts, including IT support, operational stationary materials, and highway fixtures.

GeneralLine Managing, motivating and leading a team of professional staff to deliver the provision of project management, QMS, and ICT support and quality and performance management effectively across the business.Achievements- Managing the PMO processes, ensuring projects identified as part of the Divisional Programme delivered on time and to budget through formal review and continuous coaching and mentoring with team members.- Ensuring all projects managed using accepted project management framework (Prince II). - Contributed to a performance management system for the Division, delivering business opportunities and ensuring accurate performance reporting is conducted to the highest standards.

Returned to New Zealand to secure longer term UK visa, and temporarily manage the family business.

GeneralProviding supervision, performance management, mentoring and coaching to teammates within the role of Acting Policy and Programme Manager within the Service Unit, accountability for Councillor Briefings, Cabinet Reports, leadership in public consultation and communication activities, and governance of internal working groups and project board groups. Achievements- Maintaining the Parking Operational and Work Plans in line with best value, legislation and best practice, managing cross-cutting projects and implementing policy improvements to existing services- Delivering an approved Cabinet Report to agreed timescales and establishing the Borough's Blue Badge Fraud Investigation Team to directly tackle Blue Badge fraud and misuse in the Borough. Some responsibilities within this role included:

GeneralLine Management experience, providing business support / policy advice, management of PMO processes, and undertaking of various bespoke projects.

General- Contributing to the provision of policy advice by identifying and analysing issues, and developing options and proposals, and the development of well structured labour market policies behalf of Ministers of Parliament.

General- Performing the role of lead advocate in the negotiation of several Collective Employment Agreements across the core public service, broadcasting, and State Owned Enterprises and conducting intra-organisational negotiations within bargaining units. Cultivating positive relationships with a wide range of audiences, and effectively supporting and advising stakeholders on relevant issues directly, and developing effective strategies through building confidence, knowledge and empowerment.- Interpreting and evaluating interests and priorities of parties to drive positive organisational change.