Paula Clarke
Procurement Manager @South Staffs Water
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WORK HISTORY
Procurement Manager @South Staffs Water
Walsall, GB
Being a key member of the operational leadership team, providing Procurement advice around best practice, regulatory fit and financial regulation adherence, you will also work with the Financial Controller and Finance Senior Business Partner to drive a commercial culture and on creating a combined Procurement and Finance Business Partnering environment, to deliver high quality support to the business. Key responsibilities will include:• Management of the Procurement function and its full processes linked with operations, to ensure compliance with internal financial regulations and external regulatory requirements. • Reporting on all commercial tender / contract negotiations, status of procurement efficiency targets and communicating results and progress to all levels within the business.• Carrying out a first legal review in all processes and ensure correct contract documentation is provided to suppliers. You will also manage down required support from internal / external legal departments.• Manage team to drive value for money in all procurement tender / framework / contract negotiations.• Maintain up to date Framework / Contract negotiation timetable and strategy to minimise risk of lapses.• Contract management including on-going review of end to end supply chain to highlight efficiencies and create strategies to realise savings.• Manage a team of 3 Procurement Partners plus stores function.
EDUCATION
Basfore Hal College
BTEC, Business Studies and Finance
University of Derby
Higher National Diploma (HND), Business Management
QUBE
NVQ, Procurement (CIPS)
University of Derby
BA (Hons), Business Management
South Nottinghamshire College
Advanced, IT Applicatoins Skills - Microsoft Office
Qube
MCIPS, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
SKILLS
ABOUT PAULA CLARKE
I\'m a qualified Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) Purchasing Professional with public (OJEU) and private, financial sector experience. Which incorporates sourcing activities ranging across a diverse variety of commodities, within both direct and indirect goods and services, as aligned across global, regional and local environments. I\'ve proven capability and success in adapting within fast paced and ever-changing environments. As well as being a pro-active and self motivated individual with strong project management and negotiation skills with proven success in applying strategic sourcing which delivers value for money.Specialties: Public and Private Sector Purchasing, Project Management, Competitive Advantage, Commercial Analysis, Contract Negotiations, Contract Management, Supplier Management to Strategic Sourcing.
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