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Elena Andrian

@elenaandrian

Category Manager – IT Services at Queen Mary University of London, delivering £1.9 million in annual savings through compliant tenders.

Trinidad and Tobago

Message

At Queen Mary University of London, I manage IT procurement across software, SaaS, licensing and other IT services, including a portfolio of £30 million in multi-year contracts. I run IT tenders, negotiate contracts and contribute to procurement strategies.

Through compliant tenders, I achieved annual savings of £1.9 million. My work also includes embedding social value requirements and maintaining procurement business impact analysis and continuity plans.

Previously at Queen Mary University of London, I managed Professional Services and Facilities Management procurement across a portfolio of over £20 million in multi-year contracts. I achieved annual savings of £1.6 million and supported Brexit contingency planning and import/export compliance.

At Millennium Hotels & Resorts, I negotiated supplier terms, ran tenders and developed supplier risk assessment processes. I recouped £600,000 in retrospective rebates and listing fees, and completed the CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply in May 2025.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Category Manager – IT Services

Current

Queen Mary University of London

Oct 2023 - Present (3 years)

Lead and manage procurement activities for IT including software, SaaS, licensing and other IT services, delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions for a portfolio of £30m multi-year contracts. Oversee IT-specific tendering processes, build strategic supplier relationships, and implement savings initiatives.

Procurement IT Services SaaS Licensing Tendering Contract Negotiation Supplier Relationship Management Cost Savings Social Value Business Continuity Planning

Category Manager – Professional Services and Facilities Management

Queen Mary University of London

Jan 2020 - Oct 2023 (3 years 9 months)

Managed procurement activities for Professional Services and Facilities Management categories, delivering best value for money across the university for a portfolio of over £20m multi-year contracts. Developed and executed category strategies, conducted end-to-end tendering, and mentored assistant category managers.

Procurement Category Management Facilities Management Professional Services Tendering Contract Negotiation Supplier Management Mentorship Brexit Strategy Import Export Compliance

Buyer

Millennium Hotels & Resorts

May 2018 - Jan 2020 (1 year 8 months)

Managed supplier relationships and ensured alignment of procurement strategies with business objectives. Negotiated pricing and contractual terms, conducted tenders, and monitored supplier performance to maintain high service standards.

Procurement Supplier Relationship Management Negotiation Tendering Supplier Performance Monitoring Risk Assessment Cost Savings

Junior Category Buyer

Millennium Hotels & Resorts

Aug 2017 - Apr 2018 (8 months)

Managed procurement for indirect and direct categories, driving cost optimization and supplier consolidation efforts. Led tender processes including drafting ITT, RFI and RFQ documents, analysing bidder submissions, and negotiating terms.