Experiences
I have been in the Private & Public Sectors and use the best of both for effective supply management
Self-Employed CIPS Tutor & Procurement Consultant (2024 – Present)
- Deliver remote CIPS courses nationwide; mentor apprentices, integrate AI tools for enhanced learning, and promote neurodiversity inclusion.
- Freelance for Oak National Academy (DFE): draft public sector tenders, automate processes using Zapier/Notion, and develop custom AI for efficiency gains. Management of Dynamic Markets
Regional Procurement Manager Lovell Partnerships, Norwich (2018 – 2024)
- Led the team for East Anglia, ensuring cost savings, value adding sourcing and flow of materials
- Enhanced supplier diversity with preference models, achieving 50%+ local spend (cost reductions, community support).
- Managed risks during Covid-19 via supplier relationships, maintaining material continuity with minimal impact.
- Built and trained procurement teams to hit cost/efficiency targets.
Category Buyer Norse Commercial Services Limited (2016 – 2018)
- Public Sector procurement, sourced categories,
negotiated contracts, and optimised supplier
performance for cost/lead time improvements.
Lead Buyer John Youngs Ltd (RG Carter Group) (2013 – 2016)