Nick Miller
Bristol
Summary
Dependable, diligent and ambitious procurement professional with 15 years experience analysing, developing and delivering procurement plans and strategies across the UK public sector. Combining analytical thinking with strong negotiation, leadership and communication skills to drive change. Poised to make meaningful impact in Head of Procurement role.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Procurement Manager
South Gloucestershire Council
Yate, Bristol
11.2016 - Current
- Procurement Manager for Unitary Local Authority with direct responsibility for procurement activity in Resources & Business Change division (circa £30m spend per annum).
- Direct and lead Corporate procurement team in delivery of complex contracts across multiple departments including ICT, Property, Facilities Management and HR.
- Streamlined and improved procurement processes for increased efficiency and cost savings.
- Responsibility for procurement governance and training for entire Council which includes delivery of 3-tiered training programme for 150+ staff covering essential service lead responsibilities.
- Delivered substantial cost savings in procurement and contract management and worked with suppliers to deliver Social Value outcomes during tendering procedures and contract management.
- Assumed responsibilities of Head of Strategic Procurement following retirement in March 2023 which included review and re-write of Council's procurement strategy and leading on implementation of new Council-wide finance system, MS Dynamics 365.
Purchasing and Contracts Manager
University of the West of England
Frenchay, Bristol
01.2015 - 11.2016
- Managed purchasing administration team
- Departmental lead for all IT procurement including developing and ensuring procurement strategies are effective, efficient and deliver good value for money
- Managed complex contracts for successful project delivery including 15 year HR/Payroll system contract.
- Trained internal stakeholders on contractual policies and procedures, improving team competence level overall.
- Streamlined procurement activities to enhance efficiency.
Senior Purchasing Specialist
Bristol and Weston NHS Purchasing Consortium
, Bristol
12.2013 - 01.2015
- Undertook strategic procurement of Goods, Services and Works across 3 Acute NHS Trusts and 3 Community Health Providers.
- Procured and awarded contracts that made cashable procurement savings year on year for clients of Purchasing Consortium.
- Delivery of I.T Procurement Strategy for consolidation of services from Frenchay Hospital to Southmead hospital completing in May 2014.
- Superuser for e-procurement systems including representing Consortium in regional collaborative groups.
Purchasing Specialist, Buyer
Bristol and Weston NHS Purchasing Consortium
Bristol
06.2009 - 12.2013
Education
Procurement & Supply
CIPS
South Gloucestershire 10.2011 - 07.2014
Master of Science - Primate Conservation
Oxford Brookes Unversity
09.2005 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of The West of England
Bristol 09.2001 - 06.2004
Skills
- Strategic sourcing
- Contract negotiation
- Procurement software proficiency
- Procure-To-Pay process
- Spend analysis
- Supplier management
- Exemplary verbal and written communicator
- Stakeholder management
- Cross-Functional team leadership
- Contract law knowledge
Accomplishments
Advanced Practitioner - Procurement Act 2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Procurement Manager
South Gloucestershire Council
11.2016 - Current
Purchasing and Contracts Manager
University of the West of England
01.2015 - 11.2016
Senior Purchasing Specialist
Bristol and Weston NHS Purchasing Consortium
12.2013 - 01.2015
Procurement & Supply
CIPS
10.2011 - 07.2014
Purchasing Specialist, Buyer
Bristol and Weston NHS Purchasing Consortium
06.2009 - 12.2013
Master of Science - Primate Conservation
Oxford Brookes Unversity
09.2005 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of The West of England
09.2001 - 06.2004
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