Experience

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• United Kingdom
• Technology, Information and Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Procurement Manager

  • Jun 2022 - Present



Catalyst Housing Limited

• United Kingdom
• Construction
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Procurement Manager

  • Sep 2020 - Jun 2022

  Key highlights: • Fully accountable for the performance and development of the supply chain for a specifically assigned portfolio of categories incl. Utilities, HR, Corporate Services, Facilities Management, ensuring business objectives are achieved and to maintain a sustainable and enduring source of supply • Managed the digitalisation process of the Corporation and integration with other Housing associations with overall £15M budget for digitalisation project over 12 months (£20M+ budgets for all other categories) • Successfully negotiated savings of over £150k on Microsoft Enterprise Architecture EA Licencing Show less



East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Interim Senior Category Manager - Corporate Services

  • Jan 2020 - Sep 2020

  Managed £203M+ annual spend across revenue and capital non-pay expenditure throughout the Trust with six direct reports • Developed service strategies, utilising new and existing technologies to enhance delivery and customer experience while implementing effective performance metrics • Maintained a robust governance and compliance structure that ensured procurement decisions aligned with clinical engagement goals and were flexible to future requirements • Instilled a high level of quality assurance, focused QA policies and Total Quality Management throughout the procurement cycle, enabling sustainability and success • Created a Centre of Excellence (CoE) providing end to end service to the local health economy Show less



Cleveland Clinic

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Buyer

  • Sep 2018 - Jan 2020

  • Managed a budget of £50 million to procure all medical equipment for a £1.4 billion new build private hospital in Belgravia, London developed by Cleveland Clinic, Ohio USA delivered on time on budget, achieving value-engineered solutions • Sole buyer of capital equipment procurement reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, liaised with main contractor using FF&E and Schedule of Locations to ensure equipment met construction first fix, ceiling close and 2nd fix dates, was budgeted and accrued, and fully integrated with enterprise EPIC software • Key in developing a new Oracle ERP system incorporating Ivalua and CIMS Inventory management, defined system requirements, managed vendor relationship and managed design, test and implementation Show less



One Healthcare

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Procurement Specialist

  • Apr 2016 - Sep 2018

  • Played a critical role in opening of three new hospitals on time and within budget, achieving significant cost savings and efficiencies through careful selection of suppliers and sub-contractors, negotiating cost reductions and delivery times. • Set up and led the entire Procurement and Supply Chain function and team for two new build private hospitals in Ashford & Hatfield and planned extension to central procurement for two additional new sites • Decision-maker on software systems, processes, staff hire, supplier contracting and negotiations • Placed 4,000 orders valued at £2M+ over 18 months, achieved 20% cost saving overall • Designed a system to monitor every medical procedure to assess costs and margins • Significantly reduced security cost by £60K per year by recruiting ex-military personnel and bringing in-house • Introduced technology-led integrated inventory management, such as scanners and automated orders Show less



Sealion Shipping Limited

• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• 2/O AHTS DPO

  • May 2012 - Feb 2016

  Achievements & Responsibilities • 2nd Mate/DPO on AHTS vessels servicing Oil Rigs and Platforms in the North Sea and West Africa • Navigation and Passage planning using the most advanced radar and dynamic positioning technology • Performed stability calculations for cargo and ballasting for multiple installations • Monitored Operating Systems (e.g. DP2 station keeping, Premaster, Loadmaster, Admiralty digital programs) • Oversaw high horse power anchor handling, rig supply, tanker lifting, towing and sub-sea ops Show less



Seatruck Ferries

• United Kingdom
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 100 - 200 Employee

• OOW Bridge Offiicer

  • 2009 - 2012

  Vocational training as a deck officer, passed written and oral examinations in Marine Vessel Operations Vocational training as a deck officer, passed written and oral examinations in Marine Vessel Operations



SAGA CRUISES LIMITED

• Sandgate, Kent

• Project Manager

  • Jun 2008 - Jan 2009

  Project-managed dry dock refurbishment of cruise ships, worked with the Marine Superintendent and the engineering team Project-managed dry dock refurbishment of cruise ships, worked with the Marine Superintendent and the engineering team



Flying Horse Inn

• Landlord

  • 2001 - 2007

  Achievements & Responsibilities • Returned to the UK, bought noted 16th century Inn, refurbished and managed as a Free House and restaurant • Recruited, trained and led a guest relations staff of 23 • Managed all budgeting for ongoing investment, IT and guest entertainment systems, food and beverages • Managed all daily operations including accommodation, 40- seat restaurant and bars • Developed corporate function and event business, ensured customer expectations were exceeded • Increased turnover from £100K to £500K, sold the business as a going concern Show less



Royal Caribbean Group

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief Purser

  • 1996 - 2001

  Achievements & Responsibilities • Senior Ship's Officer and Chief Purser responsible for $US 500,000 per week revenues, budgets, accounting, procurement, payroll and guest satisfaction • Audited all on-board revenue outlets, accounted for all onboard revenues, prepared reports for head office • Trained staff, ensured compliance with corporate policies and procedures • Selected for secondment to Miami Head Office, worked as a Business Analyst to define and implement diverse IT projects and upgrades including new functions for on-board systems, procedure manuals and crew training Show less



Sealand – A Maersk Company

• Truck Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Shipment Co-ordinator

  • Mar 1995 - Dec 1996

  Ensured accuracy of shipping documentation e.g. Bills of Landing, schedules and arrival notices • Delivered effective customer service for cargo booking and forwarding contracts • Monitored account and shipping status to ensure quality service and on-time performance Ensured accuracy of shipping documentation e.g. Bills of Landing, schedules and arrival notices • Delivered effective customer service for cargo booking and forwarding contracts • Monitored account and shipping status to ensure quality service and on-time performance



Regency Cruises Ltd

• Miami, Florida

• Crew Purser, Guest Relations Manager

  • Nov 1992 - Dec 1994

  Managed all central billing (ASI software) for crew and guest accounts on 7 day cruises • Audited all on-board revenue outlets, reconciled voyage accounts, purchases and revenues Managed all central billing (ASI software) for crew and guest accounts on 7 day cruises • Audited all on-board revenue outlets, reconciled voyage accounts, purchases and revenues



Techpro Procurement Ltd

• Ashford, Kent

• Capital Buyer

  • Jan 1987 - Oct 1992

  Achievements & Responsibilities • Played pivotal role in the scoping and development of automated systems to replace manual processes • Project procurement for Export Orders to the Copper Mines in Zambia and Overseas Development Aid (ODA) projects in Malawi and Mozambique • Undertook competitive sourcing analysis, commercial audits, supplier negotiating and contracting • Purchased capital equipment for new mines, power stations and hospitals and diverse infrastructure projects • Conducted Sealed Bid Evaluations, processed long form contracts complying with all Sea and Air freight terms and conditions, negotiated CIF, FOB type contracts and arranged SGS inspections Show less



STEWART FRASER LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Buyer

  • Jan 1985 - Dec 1986

  Achievements & Responsibilities • Purchased all raw materials including Rolling Steel and Timber for high end, on-budget finishes to bespoke projects including the refurbishment of Harrods and villas in Riyadh • Created purchasing lists from material take-offs from drawings, conducted competitive sourcing and price and quality evaluation, placed purchase orders and expedited delivery to customer site Achievements & Responsibilities • Purchased all raw materials including Rolling Steel and Timber for high end, on-budget finishes to bespoke projects including the refurbishment of Harrods and villas in Riyadh • Created purchasing lists from material take-offs from drawings, conducted competitive sourcing and price and quality evaluation, placed purchase orders and expedited delivery to customer site