SARAH FINCH

I started my career at HITEK Electronic Materials as Inside Sales Administrator, becoming Supply Chain Co-Ordinator in 2013, this gave me the opportunity to build on the knowledge from my previous position as the role expanded to support Production, Costings and Operations. Becoming Supply Chain Team Leader in 2017 helped expand my business acumen even further and I enjoyed learning how to balance my time between the task, the growing team and individuals.

My position as Buyer at Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery enabled me to apply the skills and knowledge learned during my CIPS studies. The scope of procurement I was involved in was extremely varied and I acquired a broader and richer understanding of the value a Procurement Professional can bring to a company.

Whilst working at INEOS, I have become responsible for managing a wide range of service and materials contracts, for general operational running and also for CAPEX and TAR events. I have designed the strategy for and issued multiple tenders,. As part of a small team, I have enjoyed much job enrichment via covering for my Direct Line Manager and also tasks such as presenting during our site DOA calls, where spend is reviewed with senior managers and either approved or challenged. I relish the opportunity to be involved in all areas of the sites procurement and sourcing, supporting my colleagues and ensuring value added results for the business.