With over 23 years’ experience in the international development sector as a procurement professional, I am skilled in both operational procurement and procurement consultancy. Proficient in all areas of the procurement cycle for goods, works and services, I have purchased for varying sectors including health, renewable energy and goods within the commodity market.In addition, I am a well-practiced procurement consultant, having worked with Governments, donors and the private sector to undertake procurement and supply chain modernisation and reform. One of my consulting passions has been supporting clients introduce, integrate and implement Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) into their legal frameworks, processes and tools, where I have provided capacity building and mentoring to Governments across the globe.I pride myself on people leadership, collaboration and quality control, having fulfilled the roles and skills of Project Director, project management and stakeholder management overseeing clients, staff and project teams. Well versed in procurement audits, I have an eye for detail and am a competent trouble shooter, with the ability to provide early identification of risk as well as both informed and creative risk mitigation measures.The varying projects , procurements, clients, countries and cultures that I have been lucky enough to work with through the years, not only motivate me for new challenges but have allowed me ease of adaptability.
Listed skills include International Development, Procurement, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, and 12 others.