Andrew R Mitchell
Brixham
Summary
My working career has evolved around Business Change-and ICT Project management.
A specialist in Procurement, contract management and computer systems with a successful track record of high achievement, providing major benefits to the organisation by Establishing contracts for procuring goods and services at optimum best value. I have a history of achieving high percentage cost reductions through reviewing operations, creating efficiencies by pro-active change management and streamlining systems and methods. At the same time increasing service levels to customers and users.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Procurement and Change Management Consultant
2024.06 - 2026.06
- Change Manager -Trained Facilitator of the Investment In Excellence programme(IIE).
- Management of IT and Business Change projects from start to finish
IT and Systems Manager
Inter-Line BS Ltd
Torquay
2005.09 - 2024.06
- Responsible for all ICT and Management of all business systems.
- Management of Implementation from “start to finish” of new computer system. Contracts for all Business systems and any related areas such as network infrastructure, hardware and software. Contribute to the business strategy, ongoing projects and integration throughout the business.
- Major achievements
- Implemented a new Modular based integrated FMIS Software and hardware solution for the business.
- Major savings achieved across all areas of the business. Establishing of contracts for all non core procurement areas of the business.
- Introduction of Operational and Company wide strategy for business growth and identifying key areas for improvement and business efficiencies.
Corporate Procurement Manager
Torbay Council
Torquay
1999.09 - 2005.09
- Responsible for The Council’s Procurement Strategy. Identifying and establishing central contracts for “cross directorate” common Goods and Services. Tender process and procedures ensuring the Council’s compliance with European Directives and UK procurement legislation. Investigating and reviewing systems and methods of purchasing, reporting and making recommendations to ensure progress towards the National Procurement Strategy and E-Government targets. Being a focal point for procurement as a “centre of excellence” assisting departments with procurement expertise.
- Major achievements
- Implemented E-procurement solution for procurement across the authority.
- Major savings achieved across the authority via establishing of contracts for common goods and services - average 30% overall reduction.
- Established Devon wide partnership for collaborative and partnership arrangements with all other Devon authorities.
- Established Corporate “Centre of Excellence” for Procurement. (See Procurement update document).
Education
Member by Graduation - Purchasing and Supply
Chartered Institute Of Purchasing and Supply
A-Levels - LAW
Exam Board
Skills
- Commercial Experience and presentation of Recommndations
- Solutions Provider and experience of high level decision making
- Negotiations and Stakeholder influencer at all levels
- Project Management from intial Ivestagations through to Implementation including user roll out and training
- Contracts and SLA experience with high success rate of savings and business effieciency
- Previous Local Authority experience in FMIS and Procurement Management
- Contract Management and Supply chain understanding, Market evaluation and analysis
ICT Projects and Procurement Specialist
Business Analysis and change Management Experience
- Tender Process all elements including evaluation through to recommendations and post management
- Ability to manage and handle change positively and effectively in a pro-active manner Trained facilitator of Investment in Excellence programme (IIE)
- Team player with ability to work on own or as part of team goal and task orientated
- Experience of looking for and seeking innovation to company benefit
Certification
- MCIPS - Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (Certificate enclosed).
- General Certificate of Education - Advanced Level - LAW
Timeline
Procurement and Change Management Consultant
2024.06 - 2026.06
IT and Systems Manager
Inter-Line BS Ltd
2005.09 - 2024.06
Corporate Procurement Manager
Torbay Council
1999.09 - 2005.09
Member by Graduation - Purchasing and Supply
Chartered Institute Of Purchasing and Supply
A-Levels - LAW
Exam Board