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
2022.03 - 2025.04
- 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
2016.04 - 2022.01
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
Bristol06.2017
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
2022.03 - 2025.04
Production Manager/Coordinator
Freelance
2016.04 - 2022.01
CIPS - Level 4 Diploma - Procurement
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
FDA - Media Effects Makeup Design
University of Gloucester