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Sophie Francis

Malvern Wells

Summary


Results-driven Procurement Officer with knack for streamlining procurement processes and forging strong supplier relationships. Known for negotiating favourable contracts and reducing costs. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and contributing to organisational success through strategic sourcing and vendor management.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Procurement Officer

H Weston & Sons - Westons Cider
Ledbury, Herefordshire
03.2022 - 04.2025
  • Responsible for Direct Purchases
  • Manage supplier relationships to enhance strategic alliances.
  • RFQs & ITT
  • Maintain accurate records of purchases and pricing
  • Implementation of best practice in all areas of procurement activity
  • Contract negotiation & payment terms
  • Supplier onboarding
  • Reduce risk in supply chain through diligent vendor management.
  • Identified cost reduction opportunities by conducting market research.

Production Manager/Coordinator

Freelance
04.2016 - 01.2022

Company Overview: Film/TV & Gaming Industry - cyber scanning, laser scanning & Lidar - VFX

Education

CIPS - Level 4 Diploma - Procurement

Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply

FDA - Media Effects Makeup Design

University of Gloucester
Bristol
06.2017

Skills

  • MS Office
  • Data Analysis
  • Natural Planner
  • Risk Analysis
  • Negotiation
  • Purchasing software operation
  • Supplier performance measurement
  • Procurement legislation knowledge
  • Ethical sourcing understanding
  • Material requirements planning experience
  • Navision ERP software

Accomplishments

  • Implemented new nonconformance procedure.
  • Executed a new way of conducting and recording supplier reviews
  • Negotiated 85k saving on road diesel and fuel
  • Streamlined procurement processes.

Certification

Level 3 HACCP - April 2025

Level 2 TACCP - June 2023

Mental Health First Aider 2023

Timeline

Procurement Officer

H Weston & Sons - Westons Cider
03.2022 - 04.2025

Production Manager/Coordinator

Freelance
04.2016 - 01.2022

CIPS - Level 4 Diploma - Procurement

Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply

FDA - Media Effects Makeup Design

University of Gloucester
Sophie Francis