Hardworking professional with advanced negotiation skills and demonstrable experience in procurement transformation, strategic sourcing, cost optimisation, IT supplier management and third party operational resilience. Significant experience in M&A, large scale outsourcing, and change projects using excellent business partnering and influencing skills. Responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining the Technology Procurement Strategy and aligning this to the business plan and priorities, as well as supporting the leadership and management of Royal London’s most important technology partners. A proven leader with one of the highest engagement scores in Royal London, able to inspire, motivate and develop people managing high workload in a fast paced environment. Part of the Senior Leaders Programme cohort and Chief Operating Officer’s extended leadership team. Former CIPS Procurement Team of the Year nominee.