Julius Anyanwu
Birmingham,Birmingham
Summary
Proven procurement professional with a history at Birmingham City Council and other public and private organizations, adept in digital procurement and stakeholder engagement. With core competence in IT and digital assets procurement. Led strategic initiatives achieving substantial cost savings and compliance, utilising Government Commercial Agency and other frameworks. Skilled in spend analysis and supplier negotiations, driving value through robust procurement practices. Recognised for building strong relationships and delivering exceptional procurement outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Coordinator
South & City College
Birmingham
05.2026 - Current
- Led an end-to-end mini competition for a major WAN connectivity requirement worth £2M, developing the procurement strategy, specification, tender documentation, evaluation methodology and contract management arrangements to secure resilient connectivity across eight college campuses.
- Developed comprehensive procurement documentation and governance papers, including needs analysis, procurement strategy, business case, stakeholder mapping, procurement plan and evaluation questionnaires, ensuring procurement decisions were evidence-based, auditable and aligned with public-sector procurement requirements.
- Designed robust tender evaluation methodologies, incorporating technical quality, price and social responsibility criteria, with clearly defined evaluation questions, scoring methodology and evidence requirements to support transparent and objective tender assessment.
- Successfully translated complex technical requirements into commercially deliverable procurement specifications, working closely with ICT and technical stakeholders to define network architecture, resilience, migration, service management, SLAs and performance requirements.
- Developed strategic route-to-market recommendations using public-sector frameworks, assessing procurement options, value for money, risks, timescales and governance requirements to identify proportionate and compliant procurement routes.
- Led cross-functional stakeholder engagement across Procurement, ICT, Finance, Estates, Sustainability and senior management, ensuring user requirements, financial constraints, technical risks and governance considerations were incorporated into procurement decisions.
- Developed contract management and KPI frameworks covering service availability, fault response and restoration, implementation milestones, customer satisfaction, reporting and continuous service improvement, strengthening supplier accountability beyond contract award.
- Operate financial systems to reconcile purchase activity and maintain controls.
- Coordinate stakeholder engagement to align requirements with procurement plans.
- Maintain governance records to support audit readiness and decision traceability.
- Deliver proficiency in end-to-end cordkeeping.
- Supported strategic water procurement through a Government Commercial Agency framework, developing the business case and procurement approach for participation in a framework competition designed to achieve competitive pricing, reduce procurement workload and improve contract and sustainability outcomes.
- Applied commercial and financial analysis to procurement decisions, considering baseline costs, whole-life costs, supplier pricing, savings opportunities and budget implications to support value-for-money recommendations.
- Managed procurement risks and transition planning, identifying risks including service disruption, implementation delays, insufficient resilience, cost escalation and supplier performance, and embedding appropriate mitigation measures within the procurement and contract strategy.
Procurement Officer
Birmingham City Council
Birmingham
08.2022 - 05.2026
- Public sector procurement role specialising in digital procurement within a local authority environment, supporting core council operations and disability support services and securing most advantageous tenders for the council.
- Led digital procurement activities within the digital category, supporting the sourcing of IT equipment, digital services, connectivity solutions, and associated works in line with public sector regulations.
- Utilised a range of public sector frameworks, including Crown Commercial Service (CCS) and ESPO, to procure digital and technology-related goods and services efficiently and compliantly.
- Procure accessibility testing tools, managed accessibility services, and specialist advisory support, ensuring compliance with digital accessibility standards.
- Selected and managed appropriate routes to market, including mini-competitions, direct awards, and open tenders, based on value, complexity, and regulatory thresholds.
- Coordinated procurement timetables, evaluation processes, and governance approvals, ensuring transparency and audit readiness.
- Conducted an-end-end procurement exercise using GCA,CPC and other frameworks.
- Prepared management reports, spend analysis, and supplier performance summaries to support senior decision-making.
- Acted as a key liaison between ICT teams, service leads, finance, and external suppliers throughout the procurement lifecycle.
- Ran many mini competitions.
- Procured energy-efficient lighting solutions for all the council libraries across Birmingham through further competition.
- Led the end-to-end process for a contract for the Procurement of Digital Accessibility Solutions for Council Services for Birmingham City Council via GCA framework with an estimated contract value in the range of £1,180,000 - £2,150,000, covering installation, configuration, and ongoing support services.
- The procurement was evaluated using a 60/30/10 weighting model (Quality / Price / Social Value), ensuring value for money while meeting service quality and community impact objectives.
- Demonstrated a high level of proficiency in key stakeholders' engagement throughout the process including ICT, Estates, Finance, and end users, supporting robust requirements definition, evaluation, and contract award.
- The outcome was the procurement of a comprehensive suite of services and tools to ensure that Birmingham City Council public-facing websites, mobile applications, customer portals, and digital documents fully comply with WCAG 2.1 and evolving accessibility standards under the Equality Act 2010 and Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations for visually and hearing-impaired IT users, using the CCS Lot 2 Cloud Software.
- Ran a mini-competitions using the open procedure to deliver key digital projects, including: Procurement and installation of new WiFi connectivity for the Council's main office.
- Award of contracts for the supply of new laptops and end-user IT equipment worth £550,000 through a mini competition via an open procedure.
- Led a mini-competition to procure energy-efficient lighting solutions worth £600,000, to replace outdated systems across council owned libraries using a commercial framework as the route to market using GCA Lot 1. Street and External Lighting Solutions and Associated Services.
Procurement Officer
Tolex Ltd
Birmingham
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Private sector procurement role with responsibility for supplier negotiations, cost control, and contract compliance.
- Led supplier negotiations to achieve cost savings while maintaining service quality and contractual compliance.
- Oversaw procurement compliance, contract authorisations, and internal controls, supporting transparent and auditable procurement processes.
- Managed end-to-end supplier relationships, proactively identifying risks and resolving delivery or contractual issues.
- Designed and implemented a budget monitoring and reporting tool, improving visibility of procurement spend and strengthening financial controls.
- Supported procurement and finance teams through effective use of ERP and financial systems, ensuring compliance with digital tax and procurement regulations.
- Provided procurement performance data and reports to management to support strategic planning.
Education
MSc - International Business
University of Aberdeen
Institute Of Chartered Accountant of England and Wales
CIPS, UK
Skills
- Digital procurement
- Public sector procurement compliance
- Crown Commercial Service frameworks
- ESPO ordering routes
- ESPO mini-competitions
- Supplier performance management
- Bid invitation and assessment
- Direct awards
- Low-risk purchase management
Timeline
Procurement Coordinator
South & City College
05.2026 - Current
Procurement Officer
Birmingham City Council
08.2022 - 05.2026
Procurement Officer
Tolex Ltd
03.2021 - 09.2022
MSc - International Business
University of Aberdeen
Institute Of Chartered Accountant of England and Wales
CIPS, UK