Paul Canning

Led the procurement function for the TfL Piccadilly Line HV Power Upgrade Batches A & C Projects and Painter Brothers steel fabrication facility, developing and executing project-specific procurement strategies to support the successful delivery of critical power infrastructure upgrades.

• Developed and implemented project procurement strategies to services in accordance with project requirements
• Evaluated tender submissions, making recommendations based on project commercial, technical, programme, and quality requirements
• Led subcontract and high value material procurement processes and supplier negotiations to maximise value for all stakeholders
• Produced, maintained and updated project procurement plans and schedules
• Produced procurement progress reports and present to PMT, SLT and client representatives
• Managed supplier performance monitoring to maximise supply chain effectiveness and risk management
• Exceeded annual cost savings / avoidance targets by 60%

Prepared bids for museum and heritage projects, supporting business growth and contract acquisition

• Monitor client procurement portals to identify and register interest in potential opportunities in line with company expertise and business strategy
• Produced high-quality written content for bid submissions, enhancing company reputation amongst clients.
• Facilitated communication between different departments during bidding process, ensuring alignment of objectives and strategies.
• Strengthened customer relations through professional handling of all stages of bidding process.

During my studies I worked part time

Responsible for the day-to-day operational management including opening and closing premises, staff supervision, cash handling and banking, and ensuring compliance with legislation, company policies and procedures. Monitored operational performance against key metrics, delivered high standards of customer service, and produced management reports to support business performance and continuous improvement.

As part of the Work Winning Team, I supported and led tendering activities for major HV/LV infrastructure projects, supporting successful contract awards and project delivery.

• Led and participated in tendering process for various high value HV / LV substation construction and upgrade works for major infrastructure projects for clients including CrossRail, London Underground, Network Rail
• Draft and coordinate PQQ responses
• Produce and issue RFQ documentation to subcontractors and suppliers to source all project main equipment, material and services
• Calculation of project costs including all prelim, subcontractor, direct labour, plant and material costs
• Produce and submit tender documentation to senior management and clients for approval and evaluation
• Led and participated in post tender negotiations, tender handover and lessons learned reviews

Responsible for the day to day operations of procurement function.

• Process material requisitions into purchase orders within tender allowances and program constraints
• Effectively engage and negotiate with key suppliers to add value through lowering unit costs, increasing performance levels and improving process efficiencies
• Support Work Winning Dept in major project tendering to establish subcontractor, main equipment, materials, plant and services costs
• Monitored and maintained stock levels for Low Voltage Switchgear manufacturing unit
• Review and approve invoices

Initially employed as Procurement Assistant to support Procurement Team in advance of the Buyer's planned retirement as part of succession planning exercise.

• Assist implementation and roll out of new SRM System; Review, process and close out requests for creation of supplier accounts ensuring timely resolution to any issues
• Support Buyer with purchasing activities

Supporting Project Procurement Manager and Senior Buyer in the day to day procurement and logistics function.

Project Overview: MOPUStor ( Client: Talisman Energy AS) Engineering, Construction, and Commissioning project constructing and delivering into service a 13,000T Mobile Offshore Production Unit (MOPU)

• Purchasing of raw materials and equipment including structural steel, bulk piping and valves, electrical cable, and support systems
• Coordinate customs clearance of all inbound shipments of material and equipment
• Update ERP System and project team with latest expediting information of incoming / received materials and equipment
• Manage picking and transportation of component parts and sub-assemblies to subcontractor fabrication yards
• Review and approve invoices

Supporting Project Procurement Manager and Senior Buyer in the day to day procurement and logistics function.

Project Overview: Kashagan FGCB (Client: Agip KCO) Engineering & Construction project to deliver 3 No 3000T Jack Up Gas Compression Barges

• Purchasing of materials and equipment including structural steel, bulk piping and valves, electrical cable, and cable support systems
• Liaise with client to coordinate incoming shipments of all free issue equipment
• Conduct joint material receiving inspection of equipment and materials with main Contractor
• Update and maintain records, reporting to PMT on equipment and material delivery status
• Close out of any discrepancy reports generated
• Coordinate large-scale logistics of structures and equipment to dockside for shipment to end location
• Review and approve invoices