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I am a Law graduate and MCIPS (Chartered) Senior IT Procurement Consultant with extensive experience in both private and public sector organisations across transportation, government, healthcare, and professional services. I specialise in IT procurement strategy, complex tendering, supplier governance, and leveraging AI-enabled approaches to deliver measurable outcomes. Fluent in English with basic Spanish, I excel at building positive stakeholder relationships and leading cross-functional teams to tight deadlines.
I am driven by turning around delayed programmes, delivering significant cost savings, and ensuring compliant, high-quality supplier solutions. My work at Transport for London, House of Commons, National Highways, Heathrow, and NHS organisations demonstrates my ability to translate complex business needs into robust procurement strategies while managing risk and governance across large, multi-vendor programmes.
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Work Experience
Commercial Manager (Contract) at Transport for London
February 1, 2025 - PresentProcurement lead for an SAP S4/HANA implementation programme to run a CCS framework tender for System Integration (SI) implementation and Change Management, and ongoing Application Management and Test Management Services. Turned around a delayed enterprise level project in short timeframes, secured significant savings (£45.3m), drafted complex tender documentation, advised the programme and supported governance, including presenting a contract award recommendation. Negotiated an AI contract for SuccessFactors and coordinated with technology, data stakeholders and external lawyers.
Cyber Security Procurement Consultant (Contract) at Avon Cosmetics Limited
July 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025Provided procurement consultation to meet cyber security needs, including conducting a Cyber Security RFI for Operational Technology. Managed supplier relationships, updated contract management records in SAP Ariba, and led pipeline activities for contract novations and new contracts during the separation from Natura & Co. Drafted contract and tender documents for cyber security procurement and implemented a renewals process to improve visibility and savings.
Senior Commercial Manager (Contract) at House of Commons
July 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025Delivered an OJEU Open Procedure tender under PCR 2015 for a replacement heritage management software, coordinating requirements with stakeholders, managing supplier clarifications, and moderating evaluations. Supported the heritage project team to ensure tender requirements were met and compliant solutions proposed, and led governance discussions to secure award approvals while managing contract extensions.
Procurement Manager (Contract) at Lambeth Council
February 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024Led the Council’s Microsoft Enterprise Agreement renewal, developing the negotiation strategy and coordinating the project team through to completion. Managed renewal of the MFD printer agreement, aligning category strategies with commissioning objectives, and overseeing contract management and supplier performance.
Commercial Manager (Contract) at Transport for London
December 1, 2022 - March 31, 2024Evaluated a high-profile, complex and critical surface access technology tender (CCTV, VMS, OVDS, traffic signals) valued at £307m over 8 years; subsequently managed mobilisation, contract amendments, and payment processes against SLIs. Led market engagement and contract strategy for safety camera programmes and contributed to a framework contract for ongoing mini-competitions.
Senior Procurement Officer (Contract) at National Highways
June 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022Delivered successful negotiations for Stopped Vehicle Detection (SVD) radars maintenance, reducing cost by £693,500 (44%). Managed pipeline for SVD requirements and tendered for professional services, supporting end-to-end procurement under a National Highways framework for ongoing projects.
IT Procurement Business Partner at Barts Health NHS Trust
February 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022Led IT procurement category strategy, developed a preferred supplier model for routine IT spend, negotiated blanket call-off contracts and catalogues, and implemented savings and improved process efficiencies. Managed CCS further competition for Unified Communications and led Microsoft Enterprise Agreement renewal with cost avoidance of £1.2m.
IT Procurement Manager (Fixed Term) at Southeastern Railway
July 1, 2020 - February 28, 2021Developed IT category strategy and delivered an OJEU tender for c.£3.5m of IT hardware. Led the cyber security programme compliance with NIS Regulations 2018 and negotiated renewal of the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement with cost avoidance through consolidation across Go-Ahead Group.
Senior Category Manager - Professional Services at Heathrow Airport Limited
August 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020Developed IT professional services supplier model (approx. £1.1bn over 5 years) and led the team through restructuring. Managed major IT supplier relationships and procurement delivery for Cyber Security (£45m) and IT Baggage (£80m) programmes, with ongoing contract management for high-value IT PS contracts.
IT Category Manager - Applications at Heathrow Airport Limited
March 1, 2018 - July 31, 2019Negotiated the company’s Microsoft renewal, leading a project team to manage all renewal aspects and secure significant discount improvements. Owned IT Applications category strategy and alignment with CTO/Architect roadmaps, including end-to-end RFI/RFP processes.
IT Procurement Specialist - Applications at Heathrow Airport Limited
July 1, 2016 - March 31, 2018Supported IT Applications category management, led supplier dispute resolution with Legal, and delivered full end-to-end sourcing projects with RFI/RFP and negotiations. Built relationships with C-level executives and drafted bespoke contracts.
Senior IT Procurement Specialist (Fixed Term) at Clyde & Co
December 1, 2015 - July 31, 2016Global IT procurement for a leading law firm, including software, hardware, telecoms, and consultancy. Collaborated with stakeholders across regions to define sourcing requirements and developed standard contract templates with in-house Legal.
IT Buyer (Fixed Term) at Sovereign Housing Association Ltd
April 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Procured IT software, hardware, and consultancy; supported hardware hardware hardware hardware hardware hardware hardware
Education
MCIPS Corporate Award Advanced Practitioner Programme at Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022CIPS Diploma in Procurement and Supply at Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015LLB (Hons) Law at De Montfort University
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010Qualifications
MCIPS Corporate Award Advanced Practitioner Programme
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022CIPS Diploma in Procurement and Supply
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015LLB (Hons) Law
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2010Industry Experience
Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare, Government, Professional Services, Software & Internet
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