Christopher David Wilson
Bedford
Summary
Results-driven M.C.I.P.‘s Procurement Manager experienced in strategic sourcing, operational improvement, strengthening Supplier relationships, and utilising e-procurement/ ERP systems.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Manager
School of Life Sciences, University of Westminster
07.2010 - 07.2026
- Responsible for all procurement within school of life sciences including seeking RFQ's, writing tenders, and supplier relationship Management.
- Implemented e-procurement,sustainability objectives, whole life costing, and increased PA23 compliance.
- Managed multiple procurement projects >£1m + within budget and timescale, utilising excellent knowledge and understanding of framework contracts.
Purchasing & Supplies Manager
King Edward VII's hospital Sister Agnes
07.2005 - 04.2010
- Delivered savings through supplier consolidation, contract management and negotiation on high-value categories.
- Optimised inventory control practices to produce significant savings and reduce risk of shortages.
- BCP and risk monitoring of supply chain .
Materials Manager
The London Independent Hospital
10.1998 - 07.2005
- Achieved savings of 10% plus through product and supplier rationalisation.
- Standardised service level agreements and established key performance indicators to enhance supplier performance.
- Annual spend of c.£6 million on goods and services in busy acute care hospital.
Materials Supervisor
The Blackheath Hospital
11.1992 - 10.1998
- Implemented new policies and procedures, introducing JIT purchasing to streamline inventory management.
- Established Network Purchasing System (NPS) to improve procurement efficiency and facilitated staff training sessions.
- Annual spend of c.£3 million on medical goods, capital equipment & services.
Principal Purchasing Officer
South East Thames Regional health Authority
05.1988 - 08.1991
- Managed annual spend of c.£10 million for Divisional supplies department .
- Coordinated supply contracts for Regional Health Authority, adhering to EU procurement guidelines to maintain compliance.
- Consolidated service contracts and established Contract Register.
Education
BA hons 2:1 - Business & finance
South Bank University
London06-1993
HNC - Business & Finance
Lewisham College
London, ENG06-1990
Orpington College of FE
Orpington, Kent06-1982
The Longfield School
Longfield, Kent06-1980
Skills
- Project management
- Utilising e-procurement systems
- Contract management
- problem solving skills
- Negotiation skills
- Risk management
- Communication and influencing
- MS excel , word, outlook
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Procurement Manager
School of Life Sciences, University of Westminster
07.2010 - 07.2026
Purchasing & Supplies Manager
King Edward VII's hospital Sister Agnes
07.2005 - 04.2010
Materials Manager
The London Independent Hospital
10.1998 - 07.2005
Materials Supervisor
The Blackheath Hospital
11.1992 - 10.1998
Principal Purchasing Officer
South East Thames Regional health Authority
05.1988 - 08.1991
BA hons 2:1 - Business & finance
South Bank University
HNC - Business & Finance
Lewisham College
Orpington College of FE
The Longfield School