Group Procurement Lead

• aug 2019 - –nu

IT Operational Contract Analyst

• dec 2017 - jul 2019

Procurement Co Ordinator

• sep 2013 - dec 2017

I contribute towards the provision of a Central Procurement service providing advice on contracts for a wide variety of goods and services, ensuring accurate contracts data is continually maintained on the contracts data base. As part of this role I work directly with internal stakeholders/departments and act as the key contact for contracting, procurement initiatives and projects, ensuring on time delivery and within budget.I also plan, organize and lead the bid solicitation process including drafting and issuing relevant documentation, developing bid evaluation criteria and guiding internal stakeholders on the processes involved. As well as ensuring that contracts are procured and awarded in accordance with the companies procurement policy. I also ensure that contracts are awarded to competent contractors and that accurate procurement records are maintained throughout the procurement process and life cycle of the contracts.Other tasks include but are not limited to:- Monitoring and reviewing the progress of contractual agreements- Resolving any problems that arise within contracts- Perform post contract evaluations- Create and maintain procurement records, including electronic records within the SharePoint system or any other systems, - Ensure the accuracy and integrity of data- Promote continuous business improvement throughout the organisation- Ensure contracts are delivered in accordance with the principles of Best Value through evaluating performance of all contracts.

Office Manager

• sep 2007 - aug 2013

This was a challenging role within a busy Office for a bed manufacturing company based in Grimsby.My main responsibilities included:- Ordering Raw Materials direct with suppliers.- Negotiating Prices, Terms and Contracts.- Bench marking costs and completing supplier reviews.- Handling quality issues with products.- Processing Purchase Invoices, matching to Pod’s and checking raw material prices.- Making daily supplier payments and processing bacs runs.- Reconciling Supplier Accounts to monthly statements.- Reconciling Bank Accounts to daily statements.- Processing weekly payroll, issuing payslips and liaising and processing PAYE payments.- Compiling Month End Reports.- Producing Monthly Profit & Loss reports.- Processing VAT returns.- Setting up and maintaining department budgets.- Overseeing the general running of the Sales Office.- Handling Customer enquiries and complaints.- Preparing Transport Schedules for our fleet of vehicles.- Arranging any vehicle maintenance, accommodation requirements for our drivers.- Producing Production runs in relation to the incoming Sales Orders.- Ordering Raw Materials and liaising with suppliers.NB this company was previously Towersleep Ltd until February 2010

Mortgage Administrator

• jul 2006 - aug 2007

I was employed to help administer applications for mortgages under the governments Right to Buy scheme. This included handling enquiries, arranging appointments with a Financial Adviser and liaising with Solicitors and Valuers on any processed application. I was employed to help administer applications for mortgages under the governments Right to Buy scheme. This included handling enquiries, arranging appointments with a Financial Adviser and liaising with Solicitors and Valuers on any processed application.