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United Kingdom

Passionate about people. With over 20 years of people development experience. Working with individuals, teams and organisations to unlock LATENT TALENT. Enabling individuals to shine and organisations to flourish.

Cottingham, England, United Kingdom

Coaching global executive leaders, to enable them to better lead their organisations through disruptive times. Focusing on areas including: Fairness, Politics & Power, Culture and Change.

Continuing to grow the reach and impact of Client Centred Consulting. Over 6000 people globally, have already attended this ‘life changing’ programme, making a real impact for them both personally and for their organisations. Supporting the alumni network and developing the Client Centred community, creating the opportunity to share and connect, coupled.

Operations Director at the award-winning Barkers Commercial Consultancy. A procurement consultancy with a wealth of experience and demonstrable track record. We're focused on delivering optimum results for our FTSE 250 clients, working meticulously across our four key service lines using an innovative, practical and forward-thinking approach.We deliver.

▲ 2017-2018: Head of Performance & Culture, Global Operations▲ 2016-2017: Programme Manager Knowledge Management, Global Operations▲ 2013-2016: Global Head of Cash▲ 2011-2013: Senior Business Partner Manager▲ 2010-2011: Commodity Sourcing ManagerOriginally joined the business as Commodity Sourcing Manager, progressing through a number of senior positions.

▲ Managed the Procurement & Warehousing functions, working alongside global stakeholders.▲ Developed group purchasing strategies, driving parts standardisation & cost savings.▲ Implemented category management, improving the MRP system to streamline order processing.▲ Introduced new inventory management process, improving efficiency & stock availability.▲.

▲ Reviewed, developed & implemented new supply chain processes.▲ Developed direct to manufacturer purchasing systems, removing need for 3rd party suppliers.▲ Worked with stakeholders across the business, championing & challenging product reviews.▲ Evaluated product specifications, meeting regulatory, environmental & sustainability credentials.▲ Established.

▲ August 2007–August 2008: Adams Hydraulics Ltd - Purchasing Manager▲ July 2006-August 2007: Portakabin Ltd - Senior Buyer▲ December 2002-July 2006: Fenner Dunlop Conveyor Belting Europe - Purchasing Manager▲ September 1998-August 2002: Willis Group Ltd - Buyer

Responsibility for the negotiating, ordering and stock management of key product lines required for building production. Involved with the sourcing and introduction of alternative supply sources, development of new products and product re engineering.

Responsible for all aspects of procurement. Introduced strategic supplier sourcing and vendor management. Implemented a series of international contracts for key commodities to significantly reduce cost. Part of an International sourcing team.

London & Ipswich

Co-ordinated the purchasing of printed and office consumables on behalf of all UK offices. Involved with a complete re-branding of the UK printed products portfolio in line with new Group standards.

Master'S Degree, People And Organisational Development

Education record

Mcips

Bsc In Special Management Sciences

Education record

▲ Accelerating for Difference: HSBC senior women’s talent leadership programme ▲ Introduction to Project Management ▲ Managing the Change.