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A highly skilled Procurement Consultant with 10 years experiance
Lowri Ann Willis
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Chester, United Kingdom
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Extensive experience working as a Procurement Manager, Contracts Specialist and Project Manager. Astute knowledge and understanding of legal and regulatory requirements relating to contracts, with excellent attention to detail. Broad industry and category experience with proven experience of tendering (OJEU and non-OJEU), contract drafting/negotiation and contract management in a variety of sectors including Public Sector (including Local Authority, Social Housing and Higher Education), Oil and Gas and Aviation.
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United Kingdom
Language
English
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Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
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My experience
2016 - 2020
job
Procurement Manager
Liverpool John Moores University.
Responsibilities:
• Advise Project Managers on the best procurement route to follow for given services or assets
as determined by individual and often varied project requirements.
• Create bespoke OJEU and non-OJEU compliant tender documentation, including
specifications, evaluation matrices and contract documents.
• Implementation and management of the electronic tendering procurement system, which
included roll out and training to key stake holders within the organisation.
• Manage European funded (ERDF) tender projects, ensuring all tender processes are compliant,
fully auditable and within budget.
• Manage OJEU and non-OJEU compliant processes on behalf of Liverpool John Moores
University, involving both CAPEX and non-CAPEX projects.
• Evaluate qualitative and financial OJEU and non-OJEU PQQ and ITT submissions.
• Provide feedback to tenderers.
• Management of any challenges that are made during contract award process.
• Compile award reports.
• Supervision of both Buyer roles at the University, including task delegation.
• Ensure project governance and risk management procedures are in place.
• Provide advice and guidance to University staff regarding the Oracle finance system, in respect
of procurement activities including year-end and monthly commitment exercises.
• In conjunction with the IT department, test updates to the purchasing function of the Oracle
finance system.
• Develop and run training to University staff in relation to the Oracle finance system and procurement / purchasing processes.
• Represent the University at the Office Supplies Commodity Group of the North West
Universities Purchasing Consortia.
• Manage the Office Supplies staff group at the University including training, account
amendments and any purchasing issues.
• Negotiate on terms and manage supplier relations.
• Manage the purchasing card facility at the University, including staff training, required account
updates and review of expenditure.
• Provide advice, guidance and management information on all aspects concerning
procurement and purchasing.
• Advise Project Managers on the best procurement route to follow for given services or assets
as determined by individual and often varied project requirements.
• Create bespoke OJEU and non-OJEU compliant tender documentation, including
specifications, evaluation matrices and contract documents.
• Implementation and management of the electronic tendering procurement system, which
included roll out and training to key stake holders within the organisation.
• Manage European funded (ERDF) tender projects, ensuring all tender processes are compliant,
fully auditable and within budget.
• Manage OJEU and non-OJEU compliant processes on behalf of Liverpool John Moores
University, involving both CAPEX and non-CAPEX projects.
• Evaluate qualitative and financial OJEU and non-OJEU PQQ and ITT submissions.
• Provide feedback to tenderers.
• Management of any challenges that are made during contract award process.
• Compile award reports.
• Supervision of both Buyer roles at the University, including task delegation.
• Ensure project governance and risk management procedures are in place.
• Provide advice and guidance to University staff regarding the Oracle finance system, in respect
of procurement activities including year-end and monthly commitment exercises.
• In conjunction with the IT department, test updates to the purchasing function of the Oracle
finance system.
• Develop and run training to University staff in relation to the Oracle finance system and procurement / purchasing processes.
• Represent the University at the Office Supplies Commodity Group of the North West
Universities Purchasing Consortia.
• Manage the Office Supplies staff group at the University including training, account
amendments and any purchasing issues.
• Negotiate on terms and manage supplier relations.
• Manage the purchasing card facility at the University, including staff training, required account
updates and review of expenditure.
• Provide advice, guidance and management information on all aspects concerning
procurement and purchasing.
Oracle, Budget, Training, Risk Management, Finance, Test, It, Implementation, Supervision, Office, Organization, Processes, Manager, Management, Procurement, Contract management, Contract negotiation
2015 - 2016
job
Procurement Specialist
Inprova Group.
Responsibilities:
• Create bespoke OJEU and non-OJEU compliant tender documents, including specifications,
evaluation matrices and contract documents.
• Manage OJEU and non-OJEU compliant processes on behalf of the client.
• Evaluate qualitative and financial OJEU and non-OJEU PQQ and ITT submissions.
• Provide feedback to tenderers.
• Management of any challenges that are made during contract award process.
• Compile award reports for clients.
• Ensuring value for money is achieved.
• Delivering stakeholder consultation on a project by project basis.
• Analyse client data in order to formulate tender strategy and contract structure.
• Undertake option analysis to advise clients on the best procurement options.
• Ensure project governance and risk management procedures are in place.
• Support mobilisation activities.
• Carry out Spend Analysis, report findings and formulate savings action plan.
• Create bespoke contracts and contract management procedures for clients.
• Create bespoke OJEU and non-OJEU compliant tender documents, including specifications,
evaluation matrices and contract documents.
• Manage OJEU and non-OJEU compliant processes on behalf of the client.
• Evaluate qualitative and financial OJEU and non-OJEU PQQ and ITT submissions.
• Provide feedback to tenderers.
• Management of any challenges that are made during contract award process.
• Compile award reports for clients.
• Ensuring value for money is achieved.
• Delivering stakeholder consultation on a project by project basis.
• Analyse client data in order to formulate tender strategy and contract structure.
• Undertake option analysis to advise clients on the best procurement options.
• Ensure project governance and risk management procedures are in place.
• Support mobilisation activities.
• Carry out Spend Analysis, report findings and formulate savings action plan.
• Create bespoke contracts and contract management procedures for clients.
Contracts, Procurement, Risk Management, Management, Contract management, Support, Contracts, Processes
2014 - 2015
job
Contracts Specialist
Fugro Survey Limited.
Responsibilities:
• Creating, implementing and managing a company procurement process (pre-award) as well as
a supplier contract management system (post award), which included the development of relevant document templates to be used at each stage of the tender process, a detailed
scoring matrix and detailed advisory manuals for company wide distribution detailing how to successfully source suppliers and manage agreements post award. Detailed process maps
were also developed to aid with each stage of the pre and post contract award processes.
• Contract management of key suppliers which includes, ensuring contractual compliance at all
times, the monitoring of service levels against key performance indicators, the chairing of all
supplier monthly / quarterly performance review meetings, liaison point between suppliers
and project managers, providing advice to project managers as to the appropriate course of action and achieving monetary savings, where able.
• £100k of annual savings were achieved for the company through my supplier negotiations and sourcing activities.
• Drafting and reviewing client agreements in compliance with industry standard LOGIC and IMCA terms and conditions and raising amendments as and when required.
• Drafting and reviewing supplier service, product and/or rental agreements and raising
amendments as and when required.
• Re-drafting of the purchase order terms and conditions.
• Revision of the supplier selection process through the re-write of the company supplier
questionnaire, ensuring compliance with anti-bribery and corruption legislation.
• Liaison point between the company and insurers during any insurance claims, in particular,
during vehicle insurance claim.
• Creating, implementing and managing a company procurement process (pre-award) as well as
a supplier contract management system (post award), which included the development of relevant document templates to be used at each stage of the tender process, a detailed
scoring matrix and detailed advisory manuals for company wide distribution detailing how to successfully source suppliers and manage agreements post award. Detailed process maps
were also developed to aid with each stage of the pre and post contract award processes.
• Contract management of key suppliers which includes, ensuring contractual compliance at all
times, the monitoring of service levels against key performance indicators, the chairing of all
supplier monthly / quarterly performance review meetings, liaison point between suppliers
and project managers, providing advice to project managers as to the appropriate course of action and achieving monetary savings, where able.
• £100k of annual savings were achieved for the company through my supplier negotiations and sourcing activities.
• Drafting and reviewing client agreements in compliance with industry standard LOGIC and IMCA terms and conditions and raising amendments as and when required.
• Drafting and reviewing supplier service, product and/or rental agreements and raising
amendments as and when required.
• Re-drafting of the purchase order terms and conditions.
• Revision of the supplier selection process through the re-write of the company supplier
questionnaire, ensuring compliance with anti-bribery and corruption legislation.
• Liaison point between the company and insurers during any insurance claims, in particular,
during vehicle insurance claim.
Contracts, Procurement, Management, Contract management, Service, Sourcing, Compliance, Monitoring, Revision, Development, Insurance, Logic, Contracts, Processes
2011 - 2014
job
Procurement Coordinator (Managerial role)
Aberdeen International Airport Limited.
Responsibilities:
• Management of the Procurement Assistant and Procurement Administration positions.
• Developed and implemented the supplier selection and sourcing processes.
• Contract management of key suppliers which included, ensuring contractual compliance at all
times, the monitoring of service levels against key performance indicators, participating in supplier monthly / quarterly performance review meetings, liaison point between suppliers
and project managers, providing advice to project managers as to the appropriate course of action and achieving monetary savings, where able.
• Drafting and reviewing supplier service, product and/or rental agreements and raising
amendments as and when required.
• Monitored supply chain compliance and take corrective action when necessary.
• Developed procurement policies for staff members to adhere to.
• As Super User of the purchasing system, Oracle, responded to any queries and/or problems
from staff members, governed staff Oracle accounts and ran procurement reports.
• As a fully trained Six Sigma Green Belt, ran projects looking into cost efficiencies that could be
realised in the procurement of stationery and uniforms.
• Management of the Procurement Assistant and Procurement Administration positions.
• Developed and implemented the supplier selection and sourcing processes.
• Contract management of key suppliers which included, ensuring contractual compliance at all
times, the monitoring of service levels against key performance indicators, participating in supplier monthly / quarterly performance review meetings, liaison point between suppliers
and project managers, providing advice to project managers as to the appropriate course of action and achieving monetary savings, where able.
• Drafting and reviewing supplier service, product and/or rental agreements and raising
amendments as and when required.
• Monitored supply chain compliance and take corrective action when necessary.
• Developed procurement policies for staff members to adhere to.
• As Super User of the purchasing system, Oracle, responded to any queries and/or problems
from staff members, governed staff Oracle accounts and ran procurement reports.
• As a fully trained Six Sigma Green Belt, ran projects looking into cost efficiencies that could be
realised in the procurement of stationery and uniforms.
Administration, Oracle, Procurement, Management, Contract management, Service, Sourcing, Six Sigma, Compliance, Monitoring, Coordinator, Processes, Sigma
2010 - 2011
job
Project Manager (Llwyddo'n Lleol Project)
Anglesey County Council.
Responsibilities:
• Implement public sector selection and sourcing processes.
• Contract management of appointed contractors, which included, ensuring contract
compliance at all times, monitoring of services levels against key performance indicators,
reviewing and monitoring spend and chairing contractor monthly / quarterly performance
review meetings.
• Submission of financial quarterly reports to the Welsh Assembly Government.
• Implement public sector selection and sourcing processes.
• Contract management of appointed contractors, which included, ensuring contract
compliance at all times, monitoring of services levels against key performance indicators,
reviewing and monitoring spend and chairing contractor monthly / quarterly performance
review meetings.
• Submission of financial quarterly reports to the Welsh Assembly Government.
Project Manager, Management, Contract management, Sourcing, Compliance, Monitoring, Public sector, Processes, Manager
My education
2002
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2005
Liverpool John Moores University
Bachelors, Law LLB (Hons)
Bachelors, Law LLB (Hons)
2000
-
2002
A Levels
Secondary, Law B, English Literature C, Music C Economics B
Secondary, Law B, English Literature C, Music C Economics B
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