As a dedicated contractor, I specialise in providing tailored procurement solutions across the energy and indirect spend categories. With extensive experience in managing procurement transformation, short-term role coverage, and strategic sourcing, I deliver measurable value to organisations by optimising costs and ensuring outcomes are delivered with professionalism and composure.Through Prime Procurement, I support businesses with interim and long-term procurement needs, offering… Show more As a dedicated contractor, I specialise in providing tailored procurement solutions across the energy and indirect spend categories. With extensive experience in managing procurement transformation, short-term role coverage, and strategic sourcing, I deliver measurable value to organisations by optimising costs and ensuring outcomes are delivered with professionalism and composure.Through Prime Procurement, I support businesses with interim and long-term procurement needs, offering expertise in areas such as utilities procurement, supplier management, and category strategy development. My goal is to provide flexible, results-driven solutions that align with each client’s unique requirements. Show less

Led the newly established Energy & Net Zero procurement category, managing complex supplier relationships and driving procurement strategies across divisions in the UK, Ireland, Italy, and Germany. • Developed energy strategies for Net Zero targets, using PPAs, flexi-contracts, and spot market purchasing.• Negotiated large-scale virtual PPAs, delivering cost savings and price stability.• Mitigated supplier risk in Italy by renegotiating agreements and onboarding… Show more Led the newly established Energy & Net Zero procurement category, managing complex supplier relationships and driving procurement strategies across divisions in the UK, Ireland, Italy, and Germany. • Developed energy strategies for Net Zero targets, using PPAs, flexi-contracts, and spot market purchasing.• Negotiated large-scale virtual PPAs, delivering cost savings and price stability.• Mitigated supplier risk in Italy by renegotiating agreements and onboarding consultants.• Secured resilience with key suppliers, including trigeneration providers.• Aligned procurement with sustainability goals through Guarantees of Origin and carbon offsets. Show less

Managed the transformation of the procurement function within BCITO, the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation, and successfully transitioned into the newly formed government entity, Te Pūkenga, comprising 10,000 employees. Key achievements include:• Novated 1,450 suppliers to ensure seamless transition.• Created the procurement function from scratch, establishing policies and procedures.• Implemented the government procurement strategy, ensuring compliance… Show more Managed the transformation of the procurement function within BCITO, the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation, and successfully transitioned into the newly formed government entity, Te Pūkenga, comprising 10,000 employees. Key achievements include:• Novated 1,450 suppliers to ensure seamless transition.• Created the procurement function from scratch, establishing policies and procedures.• Implemented the government procurement strategy, ensuring compliance and value for money.• Educated stakeholders on government procurement best practices.• Completed 32 end-to-end RFPs & RFQs, driving cost savings and operational efficiency, including Property Leasing, IT Hardware, Software, and Marketing. Show less

Led operations and procurement functions for the BCTF, a newly created charity focused on the betterment of the construction industry with a £40m endowment fund. Accomplishments include:• Project managed the IT infrastructure setup in just 2 months.• Presented monthly Board updates with operations reports and strategic advice.• Achieved 80% cost reduction in Accounting and Audit function setup. compared to pre-transition costs.• Completed complex investment fund RFP and… Show more Led operations and procurement functions for the BCTF, a newly created charity focused on the betterment of the construction industry with a £40m endowment fund. Accomplishments include:• Project managed the IT infrastructure setup in just 2 months.• Presented monthly Board updates with operations reports and strategic advice.• Achieved 80% cost reduction in Accounting and Audit function setup. compared to pre-transition costs.• Completed complex investment fund RFP and selection process for the £40m fund.• Executed operational plans for all spend categories, including Finance and Professional Services. Show less

Managed energy contract procurement, private electrical network developments, solar system installation, EV charging set up, and onsite generation projects. Key responsibilities and accomplishments include:• Led three rounds of strategy implementation for procurement efficiency and cost savings.• Expanded the Procurement & Analysis Team by 50% to support business growth.• Achieved 300% growth in consulting clients with billables exceeding £1 million.• Implemented automation,… Show more Managed energy contract procurement, private electrical network developments, solar system installation, EV charging set up, and onsite generation projects. Key responsibilities and accomplishments include:• Led three rounds of strategy implementation for procurement efficiency and cost savings.• Expanded the Procurement & Analysis Team by 50% to support business growth.• Achieved 300% growth in consulting clients with billables exceeding £1 million.• Implemented automation, reducing the procurement analysis timeframe by 75%. Show less

EMP is an energy consultancy specialising in energy contract procurement, private electrical networks, solar systems, EV charging, and onsite generation projects. Achievements include:• Developed 60+ EV and onsite generation solutions and executed 400+ contracts annually.• Conducted multiple rounds of intricate data and regulatory analysis. • Implemented comprehensive RFP and RFQ policies and processes.• Successfully retained 95% of clients during a challenging industry… Show more EMP is an energy consultancy specialising in energy contract procurement, private electrical networks, solar systems, EV charging, and onsite generation projects. Achievements include:• Developed 60+ EV and onsite generation solutions and executed 400+ contracts annually.• Conducted multiple rounds of intricate data and regulatory analysis. • Implemented comprehensive RFP and RFQ policies and processes.• Successfully retained 95% of clients during a challenging industry downturn. Show less

Managed the day-to-day running of the utility and infrastructure tender processes. The tasks included:• Conducted end-to-end RFP & RFQs.• Implemented 400+ contracts each year.• Reported to management on spend analysis. • Managed 15 high value supplier relationships with spend above £3m annually.

Managed procurement activities for Alcatel-Lucent's contract to design and build Spark's nationwide 3G network which consisted of 1,100 staff members:• Conducted detailed tenders.• Managed the property, transport, utilities, human resources, and professional services categories.• Supplier management of 1,650 entities.• Detailed spend analysis and rationalisation. • Change management whilst implementing new suppliers.

Part of the sales and consulting team at Right House, a subsidiary of Meridian Energy, specialising in improving energy efficiency and sustainability for homes and businesses:• Supplier engagement.• Ongoing client management with government departments and property developers.• Business data management.

Contributed to the implementation of a new asset and finance management system as part of the IT project team at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade:• Data cleansing for large data sets and getting the data prepared for uploading in the new FMIS system.• Tested the new instruction manuals for the FMIS system and identifying errors.• Stakeholder coordination. Worked with all New Zealand’s embassies in data retrieval and conveying new processes.