Steve Tozer
Brandon,United Kingdom
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in financial prudence, audit and review capabilities, and contract enforcement. Demonstrates sector-specific regulatory knowledge and technical contract interpretation, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Adept at tactful communication and familiar with legal terminology, facilitating effective project leadership and strategic sourcing. Proficient in supply chain management, process improvement techniques, and supplier liaison. Skilled in management reporting, MS Office applications including Excel proficiency, and contract management. Committed to time efficiency, safety consciousness, and resilience under pressure while driving efficiency improvements. Career goal: To leverage comprehensive skills in a challenging role that promotes growth and innovation within the organisation.
Seasoned professional in contract management, specialising in strategic negotiations and supplier relations. Bring to table ability to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency through implementation of contract management systems. Uniquely skilled in risk mitigation and adept in managing complex contractual arrangements for optimal business benefits.
Committed and reliable communicator with excellent organisation and time management skills. Eager to learn and develop industry knowledge to assist and support procurement team. Offers creative, innovative mindset to help improve procurement strategies.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior contracts manager
Kingspan Timber Solutions
Great Gransden, Bedfordshire
2005.10 - 2025.12
- Drafted reports on contractual obligations and statuses.
- Coordinated with finance department, facilitated timely payments.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project executions.
- Developed relationships to maximize business opportunities.
- Assessed vendor performance, ensured quality of service delivery .
- Reviewed legal documents, ensured adherence to corporate policies.
- Liaised between stakeholders for smooth contract execution process.
- Worked with department heads to determine requirements for procurement activities.
- Minimised customer complaints by verifying procured items met required quality standards.
- Built productive relationships with stakeholders, communicated updates and sought mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Liaised with third party suppliers to facilitate shipment of materials, reducing lead times.
- Liaised with customers and other departments to plan timely transportation of goods.
- Assessed staff and team performance and regularly actioned insights to fuel improvement.
- Coordinated dispatching of transport vehicles distributing goods to minimize disruption and costs.
- Led small team of contract managers to ensure they achieved all KPI's.
- Assisted in drafting on-site Health & Safety documents.
Production Manager
Omar Homes Ltd
Brandon, Suffolk
1999.10 - 2005.01
- Oversaw budget allocation for optimal resource utilisation.
- Delegated tasks efficiently to promote team productivity.
- Maintained machinery health with regular preventative maintenance checks.
- Streamlined production processes to enhance efficiency.
- Reduced waste generation by promoting recycling initiatives.
- Innovated production techniques, resulting in cost-saving measures.
- Fostered a positive work environment through effective leadership.
- Optimised inventory control with accurate forecasting.
- Overcame production challenges by strategic problem-solving methods.
- Managed project timelines for successful product delivery.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams for smooth workflow.
- Enhanced operational procedures with cutting-edge technology integration.
- Developed production plans covering schedules, quality goals and labour requirements.
- Coordinated maintenance processes to keep equipment operating correctly and maximise uptime.
- Enforced health and safety requirements for worker protection, keeping accidents and company liability at minimum.
- Planned plant upgrades based on expected operating demands, planning objectives and cost considerations.
- Evaluated manufacturing processes regularly and documented analysis results for business improvement and growth.
Production supervisor
Omar Homes Ltd.
Brandon, Suffolk
1977.10 - 1998.10
- Fostered a safe work environment with rigorous adherence to health and safety protocols.
- Optimised workflow to enhance production efficiency using lean manufacturing principles.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives resulting in significant operational enhancements.
- Managed team members, leading to improved performance and morale.
- Upheld company policies strictly, fostering a respectful and professional workplace environment.
- Resolved conflicts amongst team members ensuring a harmonious work environment.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules which prevented unforeseen machine breakdowns.
- Controlled and requisitioned raw material inventory to prevent shortages.
- Conducted workplace safety inspections whilst setting personal example for health and safety.
- Oversaw inductions, training and probation procedures for new starters.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
University of Sunderland
Sundeerland 2007.09 - 2010.08
Supervisory Management - Supervisory Management
West Suffolk College
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk 1995.09 - 1997.08
City & Guilds Wood Machining - Wood machining
Norwich Technical College
Norwich, Norfolk 1982.09 - 1985.08
Skills
- Financial prudence
- Audit and review capabilities
- Contract enforcement
- Sector-Specific regulatory knowledge
- Technical contract interpretation
- Tactful communication
- Legal terminology familiarity
- Project leadership
- Strategic sourcing
- Supply chain knowledge
- Process improvement techniques
- Supplier liaison
- Management reporting
- MS Office expertise
- Contract management
- Excel proficiency
- Supplier relationship management
- Supplier checks
- Materials handling
- Time efficiency
- Safety consciousness
- Efficiency improvement
- Resilience under pressure
Affiliations
- Photography
Certification
I have SMTS certificate that expires in 2026
CSCS Professional Qualified Person
Certification of Achievements Building to Passivhaus Standards
Scaffold appreciation
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
University of Sunderland
2007.09 - 2010.08
Senior contracts manager
Kingspan Timber Solutions
2005.10 - 2025.12
Production Manager
Omar Homes Ltd
1999.10 - 2005.01
Supervisory Management - Supervisory Management
West Suffolk College
1995.09 - 1997.08
City & Guilds Wood Machining - Wood machining
Norwich Technical College
1982.09 - 1985.08
Production supervisor
Omar Homes Ltd.
1977.10 - 1998.10