Olga Saran-Collins
Head of Procurement @Space Zero
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Procurement @Space Zero
Manchester, GB
Procurement leader driving strategic sourcing, supplier performance and end-to-end procurement delivery for interiors and FF & E in education / project-based environments.Procurement Strategy: Own and deliver company-wide procurement strategy aligned to business goals, project programmes and quality standards (interiors / FF & E).Strategic Sourcing / Tendering (RFQ): Lead sourcing events, supplier selection and commercial evaluations across key packages and subcontractors.Contract Management: Negotiate terms, pricing, lead times, payment terms, warranties and service levels; ensure contract compliance and governance.Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Build high-performing supplier partnerships; introduce review cadence, issue resolution, and performance improvement.Cost Reduction / Margin Improvement: Drive cost efficiency through benchmarking, value engineering, specification optimisation and supplier negotiations.Supply Chain & Risk Management: Identify supply chain risks (availability, lead time, quality, logistics) and implement mitigation plans to protect delivery.Budgeting / Cost Planning: Oversee cost planning and procurement budgets; support profitability and commercial performance across large projects.Stakeholder Management: Partner with Design, Technical, and Project Management teams to align BOQ/specs, procurement schedules and installation timelines.Process Improvement / Controls: Implement procurement governance, approval routes and reporting s; improve cycle time, accuracy and visibility.Leadership: Lead, mentor and develop the procurement team; embed continuous improvement and high-performance culture.Sustainability / ESG: Embed sustainable procurement practices (materials choices, supplier standards, responsible sourcing).Compliance / Ethical Procurement: Ensure adherence to legal, regulatory and ethical procurement standards; manage due diligence and supplier onboarding.
EDUCATION
Medical University of Lublin, Poland
BSc, Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
University of Chester
Postgraduate Diploma, Public Health Nutrition
University of Chester
MSc, Weight Management
ABOUT OLGA SARAN-COLLINS
Senior procurement leader delivering high-quality interiors and FF & E solutions for educational environments. I drive commercial results through strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships, and cross-functional collaboration. Passionate about optimising supply chains, and leading high-performing teams to deliver projects on time and on budget.
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