Leo Murphy
Camden,England
Summary
Dynamic procurement leader with a proven track record of enhancing efficiency and cultivating strong supplier relationships. Proficient in strategic sourcing and negotiation, delivering significant cost savings. Experienced in managing teams, fostering collaboration, and developing innovative tools using the Microsoft Power Platform to streamline operations. Committed to continuous improvement and aligning procurement performance with business objectives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Apprentice Business Office/Procurement Specialist
Worldline Transport & Mobility, MTS
Central London, England
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Began an apprenticeship in Worldline's Business Office department at Worldline UK&I, gaining valuable insights into the management and operation of core business functions.
- Acquired skills in reporting, procurement operations, client management, and supplier management during the apprenticeship.
- Transitioned to Worldline's Procurement team as a permanent Apprentice Procurement Specialist following a restructuring at Worldline.
- Focused on understanding and developing a Procurement Policy aimed at enhancing business outcomes within the Procurement domain.
- Responsible for approving or rejecting purchase orders, soliciting quotes, and ensuring optimal business results as part of a collaborative team effort.
Procurement Team Leader
Worldline Transport & Mobility, MTS
Central London, England
03.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with department heads to define procurement requirements and align activities with business needs.
- Lead a team of three Procurement Specialists, managing an annual spend exceeding £29 million.
- Oversee high-risk approval tasks and ensure thorough team validation for all procurement activities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, facilitating effective communication and pursuing mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Develop insightful procurement reports using Power BI to analyze spending trends and guide strategic decisions.
- Created a comprehensive Procurement Tool/Application for Worldline UK&I using Microsoft Power Platform, streamlining user purchase requests, supplier management, and procurement processes.
Education
GCSEs - English Literature
Haverstock Secondary School
London 09.2015 - 08.2017
GCSEs - English Language
Haverstock Secondary School
London 09.2015 - 08.2017
GCSEs - Mathematics
Haverstock Secondary School
London 09.2015 - 08.2017
GCSEs - Computer Science
Haverstock Secondary School
London 09.2015 - 08.2017
GCSEs - Business
Haverstock Secondary School
London 09.2015 - 08.2017
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Computer Science - Computer Science
City of Westminster College
London08.2019
Skills
Procurement: Purchase Order Processing, Supply Chain Understanding, Supplier Relationship Management, Vendor Performance Evaluation, Cost-Reduction Strategies, Negotiation Proficiency, Procurement Process Optimisation
Development: Advanced MS Power Apps Developer, Advanced MS Power Automate Developer, Intermediate HTML Developer, Intermediate JSON Developer
Management: Team Leadership, Time Management and Prioritisation, Decision-Making
Personal Skills
Public Speaking, Team Player, Calm Under Pressure, Strong Organisational Skills and Initiative and Self-Motivation
Certification
Health & Safety: First Aid Trained, Fire Warden and Driver Safety Awareness
Management Courses: Essential Lessons for First-Time Managers, Leading & Motivating Diverse Personalities, Building a Broad Network of Influence, Decision Making (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy Certified) and Decision-Making Strategies.
Procurement Courses: Corporate Finance: Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Cost Reduction Strategies.
Automation & Development Courses: Mastering Microsoft Power Automate (3 Days), Advanced Business Automation with MS Power Automate, Intelligent Automation Foundations, Robotic Process Automation Introduction and Process Discovery and Process Mining for RPA.
Accomplishments
Worldline Night Sky Award for 'The Trailblazer' 2022 and Worldline Night Sky Award for 'The Rising Star H2' 2022
Affiliations
- Cars/Driving, Sports (Especially Football & Boxing), Music and Socialising.
Timeline
Procurement Team Leader
Worldline Transport & Mobility, MTS
03.2023 - Current
Apprentice Business Office/Procurement Specialist
Worldline Transport & Mobility, MTS
06.2022 - 03.2023
GCSEs - English Literature
Haverstock Secondary School
09.2015 - 08.2017
GCSEs - English Language
Haverstock Secondary School
09.2015 - 08.2017
GCSEs - Mathematics
Haverstock Secondary School
09.2015 - 08.2017
GCSEs - Computer Science
Haverstock Secondary School
09.2015 - 08.2017
GCSEs - Business
Haverstock Secondary School
09.2015 - 08.2017
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Computer Science - Computer Science
City of Westminster College
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