Jon Meeks
Global Head of Procurement @Inspired Education Group
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WORK HISTORY
Global Head of Procurement @Inspired Education Group
London, GB
Inspired Education Group is the definitive statement of excellence in private education, Inspired is a world-leading, co-educational, non-denominational group of premium schools, nurturing well-rounded individuals who are able to achieve their maximum potential, and thrive confidently in an evolving world.My role here is to manage and strategically lead the global procurement for strategic and centralised spending, consolidated supply chains and capital projects. I have successfully led and managed a wide variety of procurement projects, leading to significant capital (Circa £2m annually) and efficiency savings- Project & BAU Procurement Expert- Group legal services- Global I.T. Hardware & Software services & platforms- Contract Management platforms- Capital Projects and F&M- Developed in-house ordering platform, which is the first of its kind in the education sector.Key Responsibilities:• Developing and managing both direct and indirect procurement across various school-wide and head office contracts that provide the best value for money and are linked to performance improvements to ensure that resources are deployed consistently, efficiently and economically.• Recognised as a procurement leader providing advice and consultation from initial sourcing strategy to developing and drafting technical specifications, competitive tendering, supplier evaluation and selection, and contract management and monitoring. Utilising technology to work smarter and delivering significant efficiencies.• Developed and executed various strategies and generating value in quality, delivery, and cost, contributing significantly to the organisation\'s goals and objectives.• Ensuring material and service requirements are met through successful management of supply chains, liaising with the project and on-the-ground teams to ensure successful and profitable outcomes of multiple projects. Reducing supplier numbers from over to under
EDUCATION
Buckinghamshire New University
British National Diploma, Music Technology
University of Westminster
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Construction Management
ABOUT JON MEEKS
I am currently Head of Global Procurement at The Inspired Education Group.I am a strategic procurement leader with extensive experience overseeing multi-hundred-million-pound spend and leading global procurement teams. Proven track record in developing and implementing procurement strategies, policies, and operations to drive responsible procurement and deliver added value. Adept at vendor consolidation and digital transformation, leveraging AI and automation to enhance procurement functions. I have formed excellent international relationships to maximise and enhance delivery. I have a proven track record of identifying areas that can benefit from bulk purchasing, consolidated and centralised purchasing, strategic procurement and framework service agreements and outsourcing to return high levels of added value, and efficiencies.I have detailed knowledge across the following disciplines- Highly competent negotiator, with excellent communication and diplomatic skills- Project & BAU Procurement- Procurement strategy development- Project estimating, cost modelling, and market conditions strategies- Multiple contract type negotiations and management- Global procurement management & operations- Cost management and global cash flow reporting- Procurement management and engagement- Strategic alliances and partnerships- Supply chain management and strategic planning- Multi-Category Procurement- Contract negotiations and management- Team leadership and development.
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