Experience

7 Step Solutions

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Consultant

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  Home based



The British Library

• United Kingdom
• Libraries
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head Of Supply Chain Management

  • Aug 2019 - Jun 2021

  Yorkshire

• Head of Procurement

  • Nov 2016 - Aug 2019

  Boston Spa, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Update and implement a new procurement strategy and policy Delivery of training on public procurement methods Working with key customers to implement best practice procurement methods and update strategies on large projects Introduction of a new contract management system & policy Delivery of MI dashboard to track KPIs (procurement specific)



Defra

• Italy
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of SRM and Contract Management

  • Jul 2015 - Nov 2016

  York, United Kingdom Design, introduction and implementation of SRM & Commercial Contract Management to Defra and agencies Acted as Senior Commercial Manager for TFM contract c.£25m pa Led and advised on negotiations



Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)

• Deputy Head of Procurement

  • May 2012 - Jun 2015

  • Responsible for 4 spend categories in Core Defra (Estates, ICT, Consultancy and Corporate Services) totalling £250m and staff of 15. Total Defra network budget of £1.3bn • Embedded a category management structure across a new look procurement team, divesting the team of expensive interim workers and leading a recruitment campaign to replace them with permanent civil servants • Instrumental in managing parts of the change programme; updating the full suite of tender and contract… Show more • Responsible for 4 spend categories in Core Defra (Estates, ICT, Consultancy and Corporate Services) totalling £250m and staff of 15. Total Defra network budget of £1.3bn • Embedded a category management structure across a new look procurement team, divesting the team of expensive interim workers and leading a recruitment campaign to replace them with permanent civil servants • Instrumental in managing parts of the change programme; updating the full suite of tender and contract documentation; updating intranet content to make it more accessible to stakeholders; writing and implementing a new savings methodology; developing a communications strategy; contributing to and carrying out actions under the business plan. • Support to Category Leads as subject matter expert in procurement and commercial matters and business as usual duties • Acted as focal point for difficult and obstructive customer organisation. Forged excellent relationships with key individuals to shape and manage behaviours, develop a pipeline of work and provide strategic direction. Oversaw the transition of procurement services back to the in-house customer team. • Develop and implement procurement strategy to competitively tender construction projects historically delivered via a single supplier contract. • Provide leadership and support to a contract management pilot project; exploring models of contract management and piloting a preferred method on key contracts with a view to implementation alongside the Network Corporate Services implementation to centralise corporate service across the Defra network. • Mentoring two members of staff to achieve CIPS qualification and develop various inter-personal skills and providing commercial mentoring to staff across Defra network Show less



Food Standards Agency

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Procurement Business Partner

  • Feb 2010 - May 2012

  York, United Kingdom • One of 3 Procurement Business Partners supported by teams of Category Managers at varying levels. Directly responsible for £100m spend and team of 4. • Implementation of Category Management structure retaining responsibility for Corporate Services contracts • Contract consolidation programme during the merger of FSA with an Executive Agency resulting in corporate savings of c.£1m per annum • Production of new travel policy including training and ‘How to Buy’ guides with Q&A •… Show more • One of 3 Procurement Business Partners supported by teams of Category Managers at varying levels. Directly responsible for £100m spend and team of 4. • Implementation of Category Management structure retaining responsibility for Corporate Services contracts • Contract consolidation programme during the merger of FSA with an Executive Agency resulting in corporate savings of c.£1m per annum • Production of new travel policy including training and ‘How to Buy’ guides with Q&A • Introduction of Procurement Board for key customers to discuss and resolve issues; identify pipeline of work; lead strategic direction of the category. • IT Outsourcing contract. Led the commercial element of a major outsourcing project; liaising with customers, suppliers, directors and other central government bodies such as GPS (as was), negotiation with suppliers and successful contract management governance structure, saving £2m per annum over a 5 year contract. • Assistance in implementing P2P system – Oracle iProcurement • Contingent Labour contract consolidation. Achieved buy in from HR to consolidate all interim contracts under a single contract. Led tender exercise and contract negotiation and transition of current contracts to new supplier. Show less



Skanska Construction UK Limited

• United Kingdom
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sub-contract Buyer

  • May 2006 - Feb 2010

  Rickmansworth, Hertfortshire • Responsibility for all sub-contract procurement at tender stage. Development of procurement strategies, drafting enquiry documents, selecting and managing the pre-contract process, analysing quotations and making final recommendations. • Responsibility for approved supplier database and the PQQ process. Updated and provided training on a new questionnaire and system to all relevant employees. • Contributed to a number of strategic supply chain projects including the trial and… Show more • Responsibility for all sub-contract procurement at tender stage. Development of procurement strategies, drafting enquiry documents, selecting and managing the pre-contract process, analysing quotations and making final recommendations. • Responsibility for approved supplier database and the PQQ process. Updated and provided training on a new questionnaire and system to all relevant employees. • Contributed to a number of strategic supply chain projects including the trial and implementation of a tender stage procurement strategy document, rationalisation of the sub-contractor database, development and implementation of a new group wide pre-qualification questionnaire. • Assisting the Head of Procurement in preparing and implementing procedures, strategy and innovations which lead to business improvement. • Driving the change in sub-contractor approval and performance monitoring procedures. • Initiating the project to write and launch a standard set of sub-contractor rules to be incorporated into the tender enquiry package and sub-contract, setting out Skanska’s basic rules and procedures with regard to health and safety, sustainability and quality. • Analysing data to launch a sub-contractor tracking document, which will provide information about the variety of sub-contractors in use across the business. • Involvement in the Green Procurement initiative with the Sustainability Manager which looks at ways to improve sustainability as a company. Show less



AMEC Civil Engineering

• Material Purchaser

  • Jul 2004 - May 2006

  Slough, United Kingdom July 2005 - May 2006 My role during this time was to tender the material and sub-contract packages for multi-million pound tender enquiries. I was responsible for collating information to send, selecting and managing sub-contractors and suppliers, analysing quotations and presenting recommendations to the Purchasing Manager. I contributed to the National Framework Agreements, managing the process for the PPE and Consumables Agreement. July 2004 - July 2005 During this time, I was… Show more July 2005 - May 2006 My role during this time was to tender the material and sub-contract packages for multi-million pound tender enquiries. I was responsible for collating information to send, selecting and managing sub-contractors and suppliers, analysing quotations and presenting recommendations to the Purchasing Manager. I contributed to the National Framework Agreements, managing the process for the PPE and Consumables Agreement. July 2004 - July 2005 During this time, I was based on site at T5, Heathrow as Material Purchaser. I was responsible for managing requisitions, identifying the requirements and sourcing the best value materials from our framework contractors or specialist suppliers. I chaired regular supply chain meetings as well as organising and facilitating supplier workshops for interested parties. I also had ownership of a new call off order scheme with one of our major suppliers that involved drafting and implementing a procedure to simplify the Procurement and Invoicing process. Show less



Carillion plc

• United Kingdom
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graduate Supply Chain Analyst

  • Jul 2003 - Jul 2004

  My time with Carillion was spent assisting the Category Managers with projects such as sustainable timber procurement. This involved the drafting and launch of the Sustainable Timber Procurement Policy. I was also heavily involved in planning and implementing activities for the company's annual Sustainability Week.



Gillette UK plc

• Student Placement - Raw Materials Analyst

  • Jan 2002 - Aug 2002

  I held responsibility for the Packaging, Gas and Chemicals and Labelling products. This involved calling off products, expediting deliveries and planning requirements in order to keep the production lines functioning as programmed. I also covered other product areas such as plastics during periods of employee absence. I had a pivotal role on the highly successful Packaging Reduction Team which formed in order to reduce waste at source to bring us in line with new European Regulations. I liaised… Show more I held responsibility for the Packaging, Gas and Chemicals and Labelling products. This involved calling off products, expediting deliveries and planning requirements in order to keep the production lines functioning as programmed. I also covered other product areas such as plastics during periods of employee absence. I had a pivotal role on the highly successful Packaging Reduction Team which formed in order to reduce waste at source to bring us in line with new European Regulations. I liaised with current suppliers and sourced new suppliers to assist us in finding a simple yet cost effective solution. Show less



Esselte UK Limited

• Student Placement - Marketing Assistant

  • Jul 2000 - Jan 2001

  During my time at Esselte, I assisted the Marketing Manager for Labelling Products with design, copy proofing and distribution of marketing material and promotional products, analysing and reporting sales data, liaising with the sales team to provide product information and launching new products.