Experience

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service

• United Kingdom
• Public Safety
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Procurement Specialist

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  It is my responsibility to deliver a compliant procurement solution to meet the internal customer requirements from end to end; obtaining quotes, managing tenders, stakeholder groups, evaluation processes, financial reporting and contract award for processes above £50k, including above Finder A Tender threshold, in line with the authorities standing orders and EU legislation.I support the procurement function in the delivery of outcomes including achieving savings and efficiencies against contracts and procurement projects, giving regular feedback and providing support / advice to deliver compliant, value for money to agreed deadlines. Ensuring compliance with Contract Regulations and relevant legislation, ensuring value for money and maintaining the Contract Register and department work plan. I manage 3 staff directly and allocate work load across the team.Supporting the driving of continuous service review and improvement, challenging existing practice and actively seeking more efficient ways to achieve better leverage and better outcomes from third party spend. Achieving and retaining long term financial savings with partners by fully exploiting frameworks, collaborative working and application of a category management approach as appropriate.Responsible for ensuring that the Procurement Strategy and tender documentation for all tenders are prepared in accordance with best practice and the final contract documents are completed correctly following contract award. Working closely with all other departments to establish good working relationships and improve cost effectiveness including the setting up of monthly meetings with internal customers. Show less

• Procurement Specialist

  • Aug 2017 - Present

  It is my responsibility to deliver a compliant procurement solution to meet the internal customer requirements from end to end; obtaining quotes, managing tenders, stakeholder groups, evaluation processes, financial reporting and contract award for processes above £50k, including above Finder A Tender threshold, in line with the authorities standing orders and EU legislation.I support the procurement function in the delivery of outcomes including achieving savings and efficiencies against contracts and procurement projects, giving regular feedback and providing support / advice to deliver compliant, value for money to agreed deadlines. Ensuring compliance with Contract Regulations and relevant legislation, ensuring value for money and maintaining the Contract Register and department work plan. Supporting the driving of continuous service review and improvement, challenging existing practice and actively seeking more efficient ways to achieve better leverage and better outcomes from third party spend. Achieving and retaining long term financial savings with partners by fully exploiting frameworks, collaborative working and application of a category management approach as appropriate.Responsible for ensuring that the Procurement Strategy and tender documentation for all tenders are prepared in accordance with best practice and the final contract documents are completed correctly following contract award. Working closely with all other departments to establish good working relationships and improve cost effectiveness including the setting up of monthly meetings with internal customers. Show less

• Contracts and Procurement Support Officer - Temporary Contract

  • May 2017 - Jul 2017



Brookfields School

• United Kingdom
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teaching Assistant - Special Educational Needs

  • Jan 2016 - Apr 2017

  ❑ To support the teacher / Learning Support Assistant in the smooth and effective running of the class ❑ To consistently promote positive values, attitudes and behaviour ❑ To support pupils in their learning and development, in small groups or with individual pupils as directed, treating them with respect and consideration ❑ To help raise standards of achievement for all pupils ❑ To encourage all pupils to participate in all aspects of school life ❑ To encourage the social and emotional development of pupils ❑ To help pupils to become more independent Show less



Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service

• United Kingdom
• Public Safety
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Procurement Support Officer - Temporary Contract

  • Jun 2015 - Dec 2015

  Within the Procurement Department at RBFRS I was responsible for a buyer/compliance gateway role. All purchases were reviewed by myself and approved/questioned before they are sent for final approval by the budget holder. I produced monthly statistics on all spend to identify compliant/non-compliant spend within the organisation for the Head of Procurement, which were then reviewed and appropriate action taken. I worked alongside budget holders to obtain quotations and tendering of high value projects. Working with stakeholders and suppliers to achieve cost savings and utilising frameworks where possible. Show less



Amec Foster Wheeler

• United Kingdom
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Buyer

  • Jan 2011 - May 2015

  Within Indirect Procurement Group, responsible for all indirect spend within Foster Wheeler's UK operations business, responding to the changing requirements of the full scope of Business Operational needs. Liaising with customer department to plan and implement purchases and contracts, meeting the business needs and maximising the commercial opportunities. Supporting/providing advice to requisitioning personnel and budget holders.Promote best purchasing practice with regards to ethical purchasing standards and ensuring purchases are compliant with company policies and procedures.Contributes to the development of the Indirect Purchasing Group and suggest ways forward to improve processes and procedures.Participates in review meetings with suppliersParticipate in regular meetings with customer departments, reviewing current and futurepurchasesWork effectively as part of a team and lead, in specific agendas on behalf of Indirect PurchasingEnsuring compliance, contribute to strategic decision making and practicing due dilligence with regards to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.Achieving value for money whilst mainting correct service levels. Show less

• Buyer

  • Mar 2008 - Jan 2011

  Within the Indirect Group, responsible for all indirect spend within Foster Wheeler's UK operations business, responding to the changing requirements of the full scope of Business Operational needs. Liaising with customer departments to plan and implement purchases and contracts, meeting the business needs and maximising the commercial opportunities.

• System Administrator

  • Oct 2002 - Mar 2008



Career Break

• Career Break

  • Mar 2000 - Oct 2002



Amec Foster Wheeler

• United Kingdom
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Systems Administrator

  • Jan 1995 - Mar 2000

  Finance and Asset group within the ICT departmentTrained to undertake Purchasing for the ICT department, working with Procurement and Legal Departments. Involved in software/hardware maintenance renewals, liaising with departments, suppliers and customers. Duties involved:-Maintaining financial forecasts and budgetsSoftware/Hardware/Line Rentals maintenance and renewals.Set-up and maintained Communications Department Budget.Review monthly reports from accounts of all departmental financial transactions, update forecast/budget spreadsheets and make any necessary re-allocations. Raise Capital Expenditure requests against allocated budget reference.Reconciliation of invoicesICT Department Training co-ordination. Managing Department course bookings. Liaising with ICT groups to ensure smooth running of Purchasing Tracking System and arranging training of ICT staff. Liaising with the Central Purchasing Group on a daily basis. ICT Projects co-ordination – collating monthly reports from Project Managers. Running man hour reports and SharePoint administration. Show less

• Administrator

  • Nov 1990 - Jan 1995

  Administrative work