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Rochester, Gb

London, England, United Kingdom

* Project managed public and private sector procurements across a range of sectors.* Built long term relationships with key clients.* Developed quality proposals for presentation to prospective clients including commercial considerations.* Identified and lead marketing initiatives to win business for the team, both internally and externally.* Networked at key marketing events, both internally and externally.* Presented to clients and a wider audience on procurement… Show more * Project managed public and private sector procurements across a range of sectors.* Built long term relationships with key clients.* Developed quality proposals for presentation to prospective clients including commercial considerations.* Identified and lead marketing initiatives to win business for the team, both internally and externally.* Networked at key marketing events, both internally and externally.* Presented to clients and a wider audience on procurement matters.* Developed and presented innovative solutions in procurement.* Maintained and developed market knowledge in the construction sector. Show less

* Provided tender administration and lead on both SEC Framework and formal tenders including the development of pricing models, schedules, tender evaluation criteria and analysis of tender returns. Assisted the Procurement Manager with OJEU tenders.* Managed the supplier approval process. Managed and updated the approved supplier list, made recommendations to the Procurement Manager on need and use of suppliers across the business.* Supplier and spend analysis, including benchmarking of… Show more * Provided tender administration and lead on both SEC Framework and formal tenders including the development of pricing models, schedules, tender evaluation criteria and analysis of tender returns. Assisted the Procurement Manager with OJEU tenders.* Managed the supplier approval process. Managed and updated the approved supplier list, made recommendations to the Procurement Manager on need and use of suppliers across the business.* Supplier and spend analysis, including benchmarking of costs, service and performance reviews and market testing. Identified areas for improvement and potential tender/benchmarking opportunities.* Administered the contracts register, efficiency savings tracker and key supplier health checks.* Played an active role in the continuous review, development and improvement of systems, processes, and information on corporate systems such as CRM and Proactis.* Deputised for Procurement Manager in her absence.* Built and maintained relationships with key stakeholders whilst promoting procurement best practice. Show less

• Participated as a key player in the project management of various procurement projects, oversaw the specification process, identified appropriate sourcing strategies, drafted tender documentation, issued invitations to tender via e-tendering portal, evaluated tenders and recommended contract awards within the Construction and Maintenance Category.• Drafted procurement documentation: procurement plans, tender documents, evaluation reports, award reports and notification of contract… Show more • Participated as a key player in the project management of various procurement projects, oversaw the specification process, identified appropriate sourcing strategies, drafted tender documentation, issued invitations to tender via e-tendering portal, evaluated tenders and recommended contract awards within the Construction and Maintenance Category.• Drafted procurement documentation: procurement plans, tender documents, evaluation reports, award reports and notification of contract award letters.• Advised clients on the commercial and financial viability of different sourcing options for specific projects, contract issues, tender processes, procurement cycles, existing UK and EU procurement laws and Council procedures. • Maintained a pro-active, continuous improvement approach to procurement project monitoring, reviewed and captured ‘lessons learnt’ for future improvements to the process. Show less

Chatham

• Drafted procurement documentation: gateway reports, tender documents and notification of contract award letters. • Instructed others on procurement best practice, council policy and procurement regulations.• Worked with Service Specialists to structure specifications to improve tendering effectiveness.• Liaised between procurement, legal, democratic services and Service Specialists.• Promoted use of government frameworks to minimize spot purchasing and maximise… Show more • Drafted procurement documentation: gateway reports, tender documents and notification of contract award letters. • Instructed others on procurement best practice, council policy and procurement regulations.• Worked with Service Specialists to structure specifications to improve tendering effectiveness.• Liaised between procurement, legal, democratic services and Service Specialists.• Promoted use of government frameworks to minimize spot purchasing and maximise purchasing power.• Delivered cash savings to the authority. Show less

*Co-ordinated the OJEU 4th Generation Framework staggered delivery procurement process.*Compiled project specific NEC2 consultant agreements for all framework projects.*Managed the production, execution, logging and archiving of contractual documentation.*Compliance checked, issued and arranged the opening of tender invitations in line with university regulations.*Managed the payment approval process: purchase orders, invoices, cheques and expenses payments.*Monitored £3.5… Show more *Co-ordinated the OJEU 4th Generation Framework staggered delivery procurement process.*Compiled project specific NEC2 consultant agreements for all framework projects.*Managed the production, execution, logging and archiving of contractual documentation.*Compliance checked, issued and arranged the opening of tender invitations in line with university regulations.*Managed the payment approval process: purchase orders, invoices, cheques and expenses payments.*Monitored £3.5 million Imperial West new campus masterplan project budget prior to set up of joint venture.*Monitored £1.5 million Eastside hall of residence project fixtures, fittings and equipment budget.*Line managed temporary purchasing clerk.*Trained colleagues in efficient use of finance system.*Liaison between external suppliers, accounts payable and purchasing.*Instructed others on procurement best practice. Show less

*Organized, prepared and submitted the IT department's Capital Bid for 2008/2009; requesting bids from throughout the college, collating, evaluating and prioritizing requests to enable production of a coherent budget bid.*Monitored IT department Capital, Contingency and Consumables budgets totalling £290,000.*Arranged and minuted the IT Department Team, Media and IT Management, and the Technology in the Curriculum meetings.*Managed consumables and call off stock; weekly stock… Show more *Organized, prepared and submitted the IT department's Capital Bid for 2008/2009; requesting bids from throughout the college, collating, evaluating and prioritizing requests to enable production of a coherent budget bid.*Monitored IT department Capital, Contingency and Consumables budgets totalling £290,000.*Arranged and minuted the IT Department Team, Media and IT Management, and the Technology in the Curriculum meetings.*Managed consumables and call off stock; weekly stock taking, ordering new stock.*Managed loan software and equipment; logging loans of software disks, laptops and other equipment.*Designed, developed and implemented IT Department Asset Register. Show less

Cared for my father following his mild stroke.

Cips Level 6 Graduate Diploma, Purchasing And Supply

Cips Level 5 Advanced Diploma, Purchasing And Supply

Cips Level 4 Foundation Diploma, Purchasing And Supply

Master Of Arts (Ma), American History (United States)

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Bachelor'S Degree, American And English History

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