Procurement Business Partner - Estates

• Oct 2021 - Present

Category Lead - Sullom Voe Terminal and EMRS

• Aug 2020 - Oct 2021

Contracts engineer responsible for supplier management and performance, auditing, tendering and all contracting activities (negotiations and disputes) covering, but not limited to, the below core services:- Building Maintenance- Civils and Construction - Engineering, Inspection and Integrity - Facilities and Security- Fabric Maintenance - Harbours and jetties - Industrial cleaning - Lifting and Rigging services - Materials- Power Generation- Utilities (electric, fuel, gas and water)I was also the Supply Chain Representative responsible for the FPSO EnQuest Producer’s exit from the 500m Zone, and Warm Stack leading to Decommissioning. I implemented contracts that operate within the Oil and Gas UK Authorities contracting policies. Show less

Category Lead - Indirects

• Jan 2020 - Aug 2020

Contracts engineer responsible for supplier management and performance, tendering and all contracting activities (negotiations and disputes) covering, but not limited to, the below core services:HSE&A- Class and Verification - Emergency Response - Facilities and Hygiene - Medics and Occupational Health- Pandemic Supply Chain - PPE- RadiationIT- Hardware and Software- Licenses and Subscriptions- Security Manpower- Consultants and Contractors (within and out with IR35)- Finance and Pensions- Legal and Insurance I implemented contracts that operated within the Oil and Gas UK Authorities contracting policies. Show less

Buyer

• Aug 2017 - Jan 2020

Part of a small team at oil and gas R&D company, Metrol. At Metrol, I was one of four employees responsible for the end-to-end contracting and purchasing across all categories. Top spends were: - Electronic Components - Fabrication - Machined Parts Throughout the supply chain, Metrol focuses on quality over price. Due to the fast paced nature of the Oil and Gas industry vs. Metrol's values, the company places an emphasis on developing long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers. Metrol is API and ISO certified. Show less

Procurement Contracts Officer

• Jul 2016 - Jul 2017

It is my responsibility to provide commercial and procurement support by creating contracts that minimize risk, are KPI driven, enforceable and compliant with regulations. This requires me to advise on purchases, lead tenders, manage and audit suppliers, and implement contracts that operate within Public Contract Regulations (EU Directives). I am accustomed to using PCS-T, PCS and the ESPD. I also collaborate frequently with other Public Authorities, such as the NHS and Government Bodies. It is my responsibility to provide commercial and procurement support by creating contracts that minimize risk, are KPI driven, enforceable and compliant with regulations. This requires me to advise on purchases, lead tenders, manage and audit suppliers, and implement contracts that operate within Public Contract Regulations (EU Directives). I am accustomed to using PCS-T, PCS and the ESPD. I also collaborate frequently with other Public Authorities, such as the NHS and Government Bodies.

Chemical Inventory & P2P Champion

• May 2014 - Jul 2016

In this role, I predominately specialize in chemicals and raw materials, as well as train personnel on the ERP and purchasing systems, to ensure compliance to internal and external policies and regulations. As P2P Specialist & Champion, I was responsible for M-I Swaco’s supply chain activities and integration into Schlumberger through the Procure-to-Pay initiative (P2P). This role required me to migrate the subsidiary’s spend and supplier information into the Schlumberger ERP systems, as well as identify suppliers which require contracts. As part of the E2E process, I was also responsible for modelling the systems and recommending amendments to make the system work for operations. Additionally, I was also responsible for implementing and training staff on IT tools, and educating them on their roles and responsibilities.As Chemical Inventory Champion, I was responsible for the E2E project pilot for migrating chemical spend to one core ERP system. This required specific attention to chemical regulations, import/export laws, staffing requirements, and IT trials and capabilities. Pilot target markets are based in the UK and Ireland, as well as the Canary Islands, Cyprus, Israel and Morocco. Show less

Procurement and Sourcing Specialist

• Apr 2014 - Jul 2016

Sourcing Specialist reporting to the UK and Netherlands Sourcing Manager. This role was conducted full time whilst I completed my undergraduate degree, having been invited to stay on from my summer internship.Covering the North Sea Geomarket and Mediterranean. Tasks included:- Western Geco/Marine SOP (for Global Marine Supplier Manager) - Tender: WesternGeco Shipping Agent in Beira Port, Mozambique (for Global Marine Supplier Manager)- Tender Compilation: WesternGeco Offshore Helicopters in Mozambique (for Global Marine Supplier Manager)- Tender: WesternGeco Shipping Agent in Tarragona Port, Spain (for Global Marine Supplier Manager)- New Schlumberger entity supplier migration and synergy, with PWSM Cyclotech and SPT Group- Lead buyer for M-I Swaco, specializing in Chemicals, Logistics, Raw Materials and Manufactured Equipment. Show less

Supply Chain Intern & Contractor

• Jun 2013 - Apr 2014

Procurement and Sourcing Intern, reporting directly to the North Sea Supply Chain Manager. This led to an invitation to extend my employment throughout the rest of summer, and part-time whilst at University as a Contractor.

Campus Brand Manager

• Sep 2012 - Aug 2013

Assist in recruiting students for our internship and graduate programs through advertising and marketing at the University of Aberdeen and Robert Gordon University.

Management Intern

• Jun 2012 - Aug 2013

12-week summer internship which led to an invitation to extend my employment part-time whilst I complete my degree. I am learning how to conduct HR protocol, Marketing, and Sales procedures and techniques, as well as calculate and record the branch's profits and losses. Enterprise has provided me with the skill set to run a successful business, with first hand experience in accounting and sales, as well as how to manage and communicate with staff in an ethical and decisive manner.

Consultancy and Research Intern

• Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

My job entailed developing and nurturing relationships with current and potential clients, to write an article for the weekly newsletter, but mostly as a researcher for the Corporate Foundation research project, to be presented to leading Chinese companies and government officials. My research required me to work autonomously and make international calls with the heads of Corporate Foundations within the USA and UK. I conducted my own research for the weekly newsletter to clients, as well as delegated and structured a timetable of work for two other interns. I also worked autonomously by creating a questionnaire and writing up the research produced from it, through interviews held with Heads of Corporate Foundations, including Coca Cola and the Hilton Group. I was then able to compile my research with others at meetings for the final document. Furthermore, whilst in China, I had to adapt to a new business culture and language. Show less

Supervisor and Waitress

• Apr 2007 - Apr 2011

Responsible for opening the cafe at weekends, as well as the handling of money in the safe and till. Furthermore, as a Supervisor I was a key holder and responsible for the health and safety of staff members and customers alike, as well as creating a successful team environment. Responsible for opening the cafe at weekends, as well as the handling of money in the safe and till. Furthermore, as a Supervisor I was a key holder and responsible for the health and safety of staff members and customers alike, as well as creating a successful team environment.

Supply Chain Work Experience Student

• Oct 2010 - Oct 2010

In my First Year at University, I was fortunate enough to obtain work experience in Schlumberger’s Supply Chain Department, with the office's Procurement Manager. The gentleman allowed me to shadow him as he worked and explained the Supply Chain Process he was in charge of overseeing, and the employee development he had to generate. The gentleman also provided me with information on the Schlumberger Supply Chain Process for my First Year Business essays. In my First Year at University, I was fortunate enough to obtain work experience in Schlumberger’s Supply Chain Department, with the office's Procurement Manager. The gentleman allowed me to shadow him as he worked and explained the Supply Chain Process he was in charge of overseeing, and the employee development he had to generate. The gentleman also provided me with information on the Schlumberger Supply Chain Process for my First Year Business essays.