Senior Procurement Projects Manager

• Jun 2022 - Present

Give advice and guidance to a range of public sector organisations on the procurement of construction projects. I specialise in construction consultancy services and building maintenance and repairs Give advice and guidance to a range of public sector organisations on the procurement of construction projects. I specialise in construction consultancy services and building maintenance and repairs

Senior Portfolio Manager

• Apr 2021 - Present

The role was to lead a multi-faceted ICT procurement project to develop and implement the most suitable procurement route to deliver contracts for OutSystems Strategic Partners, to develop a series of software applications on the OutSystems platform. The value of the project is a minimum of £15million. Current position is the project is under review. This role includes • Strategic planning, ensuring added value is realised by reducing non-added value tasks and increasing effectiveness. • Stakeholder management, managing expectations through effective communications. • Supplier management, encouraging competition through early market engagement. • Development and delivery of the Procurement Strategy. • Reporting directly to the Steering Group. Achievement • Increase Supplier awareness in OutSystem Platform Application opportunities, resulting in increased competitive activity. • Due to the risk highlighted in the Procurement Strategy, the Steering Group and the Stakeholders have decided to pause the project until a full review has been conducted. Show less

Procurement Contractor - Regulated Tenders

• Oct 2020 - Feb 2021

To deliver high value contracts from a strategic dynamic purchasing system. To deliver high value contracts from a strategic dynamic purchasing system.

Procurement Officer

• Oct 2018 - Jun 2020

The role is to manage all the procurement requirements to deliver the Deposit Return Scheme to the point of Scottish Government legislative approval. This is the first scheme of its kind in the UK. In addition to outline the procurement requirements that the future Scheme Administrator will need to make the scheme operational. The role includes: • Taking an active role in the Programme Management Group as well as the Working Teams • Development and approval of the overall Procurement Strategy for the Deposit Return Scheme • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure all requirements were identified and procured • Ensure that all tenders were compliant with Zero Waste Scotland’s governance and legal requirements • Engage with suppliers at the early stages to ensure that development of the services can be delivered by the market • Manage risk specific to procurement but have an input into the overall risk management plan • Reason for leaving: Contract ended. Achievements • The Deposit Return Scheme was approved by Scottish Government in May 2020. It came into legislation June 2020. • Completed all the procurement requirements within agreed timescales. • Ensured that contracts covered current and possible future requirements • Completion of 3 more strategically driven contracts for use by the larger Zero Waste Scotland organisation • Develop the Procurement Plan element into the Business Plan and Project Initiation Document for approval at Senior Management Level. • Introduced the procurement portal (PCS-T) within the procurement team • Developed further guidance for procurement persons on the ESPD especially on PCS and PCS-T. • Developed and Introduced the Contract Management Plan for Long term contracts. • Developed and delivered training on different topics such as how to develop an outcome-based specification for the wider organisation Show less

Commercial Manager

• Apr 2018 - Oct 2018

Category Manager

• Aug 2017 - Feb 2018

.The objective is to procure the works, goods and services necessary to refurbish one of Glasgow’s iconic list A Building which host the Burrell Collection. Category Manager responsible for: • Develop the strategic approach to the procurement of the enabling works, the main contractor and the visitor experience fit out in line with the aims and objective of the Programme, the budget and timescales • Collaborative working with external consultants • Ensure that the procurement process is in alignment with the governance of Glasgow City Council • Engage and develop a working relationship with the Museum team to ensure that that their remit is delivered through the tendering process. • Work with NEC contracts Achievements: • Stage 1, the enabling works was completed on time and work has started in line with the programme timescales. Significant savings were made. • Stage 2, the tender for main contract will be completed by mid-January 2018 and work is due to commence in May 2017 • Stage 3 the Visitor Experience Fit Out. The overall procurement strategy has been agreed and the tendering process has commenced for the priority pieces. Show less

Procurement Manager

• Apr 2017 - Jul 2017

18 April 2017 to 31 July 2017. The purpose of this contract was to assist in business as usual while the Procurement Department went through a period of transition. Procurement Manager responsible for: • Manage the procurement process for capitals valued at £37,000,000 and capital design projects (Large Animal Research Facilities) • Procure Facilities management services such as pest control, PAT testing throughout the entire estate. • Develop and deliver procurement projects in line with the procurement strategy • Co-ordinate and manage expectations of customers • Procure via PCS-T and Award software systems. Achievements • Delivered 7 key projects including the award of contract build for children’s nursery, the contract award of the main contract for the Large Animal Research Facility • Delivered savings of £300,000. Show less

Contract Manager

• Oct 2016 - Feb 2017

European Centre for Mid-Range Weather Forecasting. – 3 October 2016 to 27 February 2017. Contract Manager responsible for: • The co-ordination and facilitation of the procurement and contract negotiations of 5 critical services tendered through direct negotiations • Contributing to the evaluation and negotiation for competitive procurement tender • Negotiation of Framework Agreements and call off contracts • Development of payment plan based on achievements of deliverables and milestones Achievements • Developed and Implemented Contract Negotiation Strategy for all Direct Negotiations • Develop contract negotiation plans and action lists for all negotiations, • Develop the KPIs, Deliverables and milestones, Payment plans • Successfully negotiate contract terms and conditions with preferred bidders. Show less

Senior Procurement Specialist

• Dec 2015 - Aug 2016

As a contractor I am engaged to deliver consultant and professional services project. Many of the projects include income generation. Duties include:- • Responsible for the delivery a range of professional and consultancy projects • Project managed on all complex strategic procurement projects • Using a project matrix structure, lead teams which represent all interested parties. • Report direct to senior managers on progress, risks and commercial viability. • Engage with the market(s) to understand their strength, weaknesses, opportunity and threats. • Support stakeholder engagement at pre-tender and post tender stages • Train and support customers through each stage of the procurement process • Commercial evaluate tenders • Mentoring, supporting and advising procurement team members and trainee staff • Support the implementation of new contracts • Participate in the review of contract performance • Implementing the Scottish Procurement Reform Act and Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations Achievements were • 32 Cycle and Walking schemes. Cost £750,000 over 2 years by combining the number of schemes the savings generated are in the region of £550,000. • Moved from an offline- manual business travel booking system to an on-line, self- service booking of business travel. Cost £1.2 million. Savings on booking fee £106,000 over 3 years . Biggest challenge was to change business processes and culture. • Contract review of Lothian Pension Fund Custodian provider achieved savings of £17,000 per annum over 3 years. Show less

Senior Procurement Officer

• Aug 2015 - Nov 2015

As a contractor I was engaged to ensure that business as usual during a period of transformation. Over the period of 12 weeks, 3 high priority projects were completed in this time. The role involved the following:- Creation and delivery of three procurement strategies. Tender for each projects through Procurement Contract Scotland Facilitate the evaluation of all tender Engage with several functional teams to ensure a robust tender Achievements are as follows:- Savings between 12% to 25% Tangible Community benefits Procurement project delivered in accordance to the project strategy and timescales. Show less

Procurement Manager

• Jul 2011 - May 2015

Business Stream is the market leader in the competitive market of water and waste water in Scotland. As one of three procurement managers my role includes the following:- • Being a major contributor to the development and embedding of the procurement strategy • Communicating at all levels within the business especially a senior level • Developing and ensuring delivery of the annual procurement plan • Developing and embedding procurement policies into the business • Category management for ICT, Human Resources,Marketing and Data • Management of the end to end procurement process • Management of key contracts to ensure effective delivery of services • Subject matter expert for at all stages of the procurement life cycle • Engaging stakeholders an managing expectations • Identification of risks associated with the procurement of goods and services. • Creation of risk management plans. . Show less

Owner

• Oct 2010 - Jul 2011

To provide procurement consultancy services to both private and public sector organisation. Currently working at a utilities company providing sourcing, tender and contract services. To provide procurement consultancy services to both private and public sector organisation. Currently working at a utilities company providing sourcing, tender and contract services.

Procurement Manager

• May 2008 - May 2010

Responsible for procuring 20 procurement projects per annum. The projects ranged from very complex services such as the equitable access centre in Ormskirk and the delivery of high quality dementia care services and GP services. Responsible for procuring 20 procurement projects per annum. The projects ranged from very complex services such as the equitable access centre in Ormskirk and the delivery of high quality dementia care services and GP services.

Interim Procurement Project Manager

• 2007 - 2008

To amend 57 contracts with strategic and critical suppliers to ensure goods and services were to be delivered during a pandemic flu. The suppliers were to have risk mitigation plans to ensure the safety and well being of their staff to ensure that core production levels were not affected. To amend 57 contracts with strategic and critical suppliers to ensure goods and services were to be delivered during a pandemic flu. The suppliers were to have risk mitigation plans to ensure the safety and well being of their staff to ensure that core production levels were not affected.