Experience

Northumbria University

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Assistant Category Manager

  • Apr 2017 - Present

  Key duties and responsibilities; manage and lead procurement activities (OJEU and non-OJEU) including; preparation of tender documentation, tender evaluation, commercial negotiation, contract award and post contract management, support the Category Manager in the development and delivery of their strategic Category Plans, developed and leading on sub-category management plans, develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels of seniority within the University and with external organisations, scope out future opportunities and marketplace developments, both internally and collaborative.Predominant experience is within the Works/Construction Category and Consultancy (new build, refurbs, repairs and maintenance, energy reduction opportunities, retrofit schemes). Other areas of experience include; capital equipment, facilities management and corporate contracts, multiple P2P platform support and usage including Oracle, SAP and Coupa.Highlights; Lead on multiple high profile and high value construction projects as part of the University estates strategy. All delivered on time and within budget with numerous savings achieved.

• Procurement Officer

  • May 2015 - Present



Sunderland City Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Procurement Category Officer

  • 2010 - 2015



National Grid

• Procurement Specialist

  • 1997 - 2010

  Support line manager with daily operations and performance issues including:- Production of supplier purchase orders on behalf of customers within business- Administration and operation of query management system- Production of routine and ad-hoc statistical management information- Dealing with contract, single source orders and producing daily tender documentation.Strategic procurement activities from all categories of supply including construction, pipeline maintenance parts, consultancy services, technical services & waste management