Lisa A.

Procurement professional with 5+ years of experience in indirect procurement across corporate services, professional services, IT, and operational goods. Proven ability to manage supplier relationships, support sourcing activities, and ensure compliance with procurement processes. Seeking an Indirect Procurement position to apply commercial experience to support business needs and deliver value for money.

Procurement Manager at Arwana (2024-09 – Present)

Led end-to-end procurement across indirect spend categories, managing RFQs and supplier selection for professional services, IT, and operational requirements.

• Led end-to-end procurement across indirect spend categories (£300k+ annually), managing RFQs and supplier selection for professional services, IT, and operational requirements
• Negotiated commercial contracts with 10+ suppliers, achieving average cost savings of 8–12% through pricing reviews, competitive sourcing, and improved contract terms
• Managed relationships with 12+ suppliers, monitoring KPIs (cost, delivery, service quality) and resolving performance issues to maintain service continuity

Procurement & Sourcing Manager at Pernod Ricard Global (2022-11 – 2024-08)

Managed procurement across corporate services, professional services, IT solutions, and operational goods. Coordinated sourcing activities and managed supplier relationships.

• Managed procurement across corporate services, professional services, IT solutions, and operational goods with annual spend of £500,000+
• Coordinated 15+ sourcing activities annually, supporting RFP/RFQ/ITT processes for consultancy, research, IT hardware, and corporate services
• Liaised with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and source appropriate goods and services aligned with business needs
• Worked closely with suppliers to ensure procurement activities delivered value for money and met quality standards
• Managed relationships with 15+ suppliers across diverse indirect categories, ensuring service delivery and contractual compliance
• Maintained contract database, ensuring all agreements were current, accessible, and accurately recorded
• Chaired supplier performance meetings, monitoring KPIs (quality, delivery, cost) and driving continuous improvement
• Led supplier consolidation project, reducing supplier base from 8 to 3 providers, achieving 14% cost reduction (£16,000 annually)
• Ensured procurement activities aligned with internal policies, procedures, and approval processes
• Managed procurement documentation, specifications, evaluation criteria, and compliance requirements
• Supported multiple concurrent procurement projects, coordinating timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations
• Delivered 12-15% average cost savings through competitive sourcing and commercial negotiation

Procurement Officer at Canon Global (2017-10 – 2022-07)

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and coordinate procurement activities. Managed procurement budgets and supported Procure-to-Pay processes.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams (operations, finance, and commercial) to understand requirements and coordinate procurement activities
• Managed procurement for corporate services, operational goods, IT hardware, and professional services
• Conducted requirements gathering and specification development with internal customers
• Built collaborative relationships with suppliers to support business continuity and performance
• Managed procurement budgets of £250,000+ annually, tracking expenditure and ensuring financial compliance
• Processed purchase orders and maintained accurate procurement records and audit trails
• Supported Procure-to-Pay processes, liaising with finance and shared services teams
• Conducted post-procurement reviews, analysing performance and implementing process improvements

Master of Business Administration in MBA – York St John University (2024-09 – 2025-09)

Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication – Covenant University (2013-08 – 2017-07)