Procurement & Sourcing Professional
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MCIPS- qualified procurement professional who has spent the last 7 years buying across retail and hospitality sectors — from a £12M hardware electrical category to Operating Systems & Supplies (OS&E) sourcing for Sysco Guest Supply Europe. My focus has been strategic sourcing, supplier management, negotiation, and proactive cost control, along with category planning, supplier risk assessment, and building sustainable and ethical sourcing — including currently leading supplier engagement on the UK EPR and the EU PPWR packaging regulation compliance
Procurement & Sourcing Manager / Procurement Specialist — No direct reports
Sysco Guest Supply Europe, Aldermaston, UK July 2024 – Present
● Manage end-to-end procurement and commercial performance of OS&E and BTO categories, including pricing strategy, supplier quotes, contract negotiation, annual terms preparation, and proactive cost price management, delivering competitive pricing, cost efficiencies, and a 10% improvement in service levels.
● Own supplier risk within the category, applying supplier due diligence and alternative sourcing options to reduce single-source dependency and protect continuity of supply.
● Negotiated sustainable sourcing agreements as part of category strategy, supporting supplier performance management against agreed ethical and commercial standards.
● Collaborate in a matrix environment with planning, import, sales, and marketing teams (horizontal working) to ensure supply chain efficiency, timely delivery, accurate SKU data management, and development of customer-facing materials (brochures, spec sheets, web portals).
● Leading supplier engagement on packaging compliance across UK and EU markets — coordinating supplier data collection and readiness on both UK’s EPR Scheme and the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation and driving readiness ahead of reporting deadlines.
Waitrose & Partners Ltd, Sunningdale, UK July 2023 – December 2023
● Optimised inventory control and demand alignment to ensure stock availability, organised displays, and reduced unproductive SKUs/overstocks while supporting units-per-branch performance.
● Delivered precise online order fulfilment and streamlined dispatch processes to meet delivery deadlines, enhancing customer satisfaction and performance focus.
● Collaborated with and supported retail teams to maintain high standards in a fast-paced, customer-first environment — first-hand grounding in the John Lewis Partnership's operating culture and standards.
Powerspeed Electrical, Zimbabwe July 2019 – March 2023
● Managed a £12M portfolio across categories (cables, lighting, automotive, tools), owning supplier strategy, selection, and commercial relationships to drive supplier performance, proactive cost price management, and 8% cost savings through strategic negotiation, supplier scorecards, and tenders.
● Increased preferred suppliers by 60% through proactive sourcing and supplier database management, reducing reliance on single-source suppliers and mitigating supply continuity risk.
● Secured a 35% discount on key lines via seasonal contract agreements, applying risk-weighted scenario planning and pricing matrices to inform negotiation strategy.
● Optimised inventory levels, aligned stock with demand forecasts, reduced overstocks, and delivered commercial targets including margin improvement and efficient supply chain performance.
Metro Peech & Browne Wholesalers, Zimbabwe October 2017 – June 2019
● Managed a £4–5M hardware portfolio (building materials, electricals), ensuring commercial delivery through efficient inventory control, forecasting, and stock optimisation to reduce holding costs.
● Improved supplier on-time delivery by 5% via collaborative logistics, performance management, and proactive relationship building.
● Negotiated favourable supply terms, streamlined procurement processes, and supported category commercial targets and sustainability objectives.
● MCIPS — Chartered Member, Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), UK
● CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Purchasing & Supply — The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), UK | 2016
● Project Management Foundations — LinkedIn Learning | 2024
