Katy Woods

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ABOUT KATY WOODS

Highly experienced and passionate executive specialising in IT sourcing, procurement and vendor management (SPVM) in large complex organisations up to “C” level. Currently working with 20 European Gartner cross industry clients who are leaders across the SPVM lifecycle, advising them on SPVM best practices and strategic relationship management. Projects include IT procurement transformation, contract management, procurement business partnering, category planning, high value cost optimization initiatives, creating vendor management programmes, support in segmenting suppliers and implementing SRM programmes, establishing partnership ecosystems, establishing and running Software Asset Management functions, team recruitment and development, personal coaching, infrastructure outsourcing, applications outsourcing and Agile procurement methodology. Previously when in financial services I have worked on large scale IT outsourcing and datacentre services contracts worth hundreds of millions of pounds, been responsible for managing hundreds of IT suppliers, and used creative thinking to support the strategic direction of the business. I am a confident, driven, focused, and fiercely motivated individual who sets high standards, always raising the bar. I am a huge believer in bringing out the best in the people, and pride myself on motivating my teams to build genuine and robust relationships to deliver high value outcomes.• Dynamic, yet pragmatic and practical, with ability to perform under pressure and push the deal through with complete focus on the task in hand• Energetic, agile and resilient – highly motivated, forward thinking and advocate of change• No nonsense approach - results driven, customer-focused negotiator• Methodical and articulate – a lover of process and detail, but not to the detriment of creativity• Completely dependable – organised, methodical, thorough and efficient• Perceptive - instinct for a deal and the timing to convert to a win-win situation• Strategic thinker - aptitude to challenge and put forward creative ideas• Stakeholder relationship builder – skill to influence and persuade at all levels• Leader and self-starter – determined salesperson, project manager and completer-finisher