Ashley Phillips
Littlehampton,west sussex
Summary
Strategic and results-oriented IT Procurement Manager with over 8 years of experience leading IT sourcing, procurement, vendor management, and contract negotiations for global organizations. Proven track record of driving cost optimization, mitigating risks, and ensuring seamless IT supply chain operations. Expertise in developing and implementing procurement strategies that align with business objectives, enhance supplier relationships, and drive digital transformation. Adept at managing high-value contracts, leveraging data analytics for decision-making, and improving procurement processes to maximize efficiency and value.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT procurement manager
BAE Shared service systems
04.2023 - Current
Collaborated with cross-functional teams aligning procurement strategies to organisational goals
- Reduced procurement costs by over £15 Million through strategic sourcing and negotiation.
- Improved supplier engagement within the first six months of tenure
- Conducted high-stakes contract negotiations with global reach
- Implemented templates and training for my team to deliver best value to the business.
IT Category manager
Southern Water
04.2020 - 04.2023
Manage end-to-end procurement processes, from vendor selection to contract negotiation. Conduct market analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and potential new suppliers. Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
- Successfully implemented a vendor management system that streamlined the supplier evaluation process and reduced supplier onboarding time by 34%
- Successfully implemented a supplier evaluation system that resulted in identifying and selecting high-performing suppliers, which improved overall product quality by 15%.
- Implemented a strategic sourcing plan that resulted in a 15% reduction in procurement costs and improved supplier performance by 20%.
Education
A-Levels - Law, Psychology, Business
Chichester College
Chichester 09.2009 - 06.2011
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing
- Contract Negotiation
- Cost Analysis
- Vendor Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supply Chain Optimisation
- Budget Management
- Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
- Procurement Software (eg, SAP, Oracle)
- AI and cloud,
- Procurement Processes improvement
- Stakeholder Management
- IT Market and Systens knowledge
Certification
- Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations, 2020
- Procurement Management Professional, GLOMACS Training & Consultancy, London, 2022
- SRM Training delivered by PWC
Timeline
IT procurement manager
BAE Shared service systems
04.2023 - Current
IT Category manager
Southern Water
04.2020 - 04.2023
A-Levels - Law, Psychology, Business
Chichester College
09.2009 - 06.2011
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