Experience

North West London Procurement Services

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Performance and Reporting

  • Mar 2023 - Present

• Purchasing Systems Manager

  • Sep 2022 - Mar 2023



Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Purchasing Systems Manager

  • Oct 2009 - Sep 2022

  Restructured roll due to Merger with Hammersmith Hospitals NHS Trust; Managing Purchasing System and Operational Purchasing as per my last role but across the newly merged Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, which is approximately three times the size of the original St Mary's NHS Trust. Restructured roll due to Merger with Hammersmith Hospitals NHS Trust; Managing Purchasing System and Operational Purchasing as per my last role but across the newly merged Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, which is approximately three times the size of the original St Mary's NHS Trust.



St Mary's NHS Trust

• Contracts & Systems Manager

  • Aug 2006 - Oct 2009

  This Particular role lent itself to three main areasPurchasing SystemsThe trust was embarking on the implementation of an eProcurement system as the Systems Manager I was tasked with•Testing the system & liaising with contractors/ consultants to ensure full compliance •Contacting supplier to enable the creation of a Trust catalogue. This was to be continued indefinitely after rollout to ensure pricing and product information is accurate.•Staged training all Trust requisitioners, authorisers, and purchasing staff to enable the switch off of the old system. Again continued indefinitely after rollout to accommodate new users across the system & management spectrum.•Liaising with users, Directorate managers, Budget Holders, Finance and the IM&T Department as required, ensuring the continuing satisfactory operation of the system and procedures.•Producing & updating user guides and supporting all levels of system users.•Liaising with purchasing software provider(s) on behalf of the Trust regarding maintenance and development of the system.•Provide assistance to customers in the control of expenditure through the provision of purchasing management information. •Managing all third party systems which either interfaced or impacted on purchasing.Operational Purchasing•Train, advise and support the Operational Buying Team on operational and technical matters.•Assist in the provision of supplier / spend information to budget holders and other customers.•In maintaining supplier catalogues •Provide assistance to staff on the control of expenditure through the provision of the management information. Tenders and Contracts•Engage and influence key stakeholders at all levels within the Trust•Be responsible for the evaluation and analysis on high value procurement exercises •Analyse, and advise the Trust on the most economically advantageous form of purchases •Advise the Trust on and update purchasing policies and procedures Show less

• Contracts Administrator

  • Sep 2005 - Aug 2006

  The main responsibility within this role was providing an efficient and effective purchasing service for the Trust. I was tasked it obtaining the best value for money for all goods and services provided byAssisting in the preparation of tenders and quotations in accordance with the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions.Estimating volumes and specification of goods/services required, ensuring they where accurately identified. Prepare quotations, tenders and contract estimates as required.Advising Customers on the correct procurement strategyUndertaking contract reviews with end users and suppliers, monitoring supplier performance and working with suppliers to ensure the Trust, fully benefits from any agreement or contract. Show less



North West London Hospitals NHS Trust

• Buyer

  • Apr 2004 - Sep 2005

  My job involved purchasing stock for use through out our trust. My main objective was obtaining best value for money on all goods purchased, without sacrificing quality. This involved:Handling internal requisitions and processing within agreed timescales whilst keeping constant communication with wards and departmental managers.Assisting in the maintenance of the Trust's list of approved suppliers.Sourcing products as required and contacting suppliers with regards to price enquires.Assisting with the recording of performance information, including savings reports.Processing orders using an in-house computer program and placing orders.Dealing with numerous types of queries for example non/incorrect delivery.Buying Sectors Covered: Medical/ Surgical Equipment, Medical/ Surgical Accessories, Domestic Appliances, Medical/ Office Furniture, General Office Supplies along with Work Clothing & Uniforms. Show less

• Assistant Buyer

  • Jul 2001 - Apr 2004

  The job was the same as above but as a temporary, part-time role whilst studying at university.