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Paul Rivers

@paulrivers

IT Senior Procurement Officer with 25 years of experience in IT procurement, supply chain management, NHS procurement, CIPS qualification.

United Kingdom
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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior procurement role focused on IT sourcing, supplier and contract management, cost savings and lifecycle asset control within a collaborative, results-driven organisation.

· Delivered subtantive savings through strategic IT procurement initiatives.

· Led a successful yearly tenders for a Trust-wide IT upgrade.

· Recognized for supplier innovation in NHS digital transformation projects.

· Reduced procurement cycle times by implementing e-sourcing tools.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Cura Technical Ltd logoCL

Procurement Manager

Cura Technical Ltd

Mar 2010 - May 2012 (2 years 2 months)

Led procurement operations including supplier selection, contract placement and warehouse stock management to support field engineers and achieve cost-effective supply and warranty resolution.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) logoCC

Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)

MCIPS, Procurement

2004 - 2004

Attained MCIPS procurement certification from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply.

Glendale Community College logoGC

Glendale Community College

Computer Aided Design

1995 - 1996

Studied Computer Aided Design coursework at Glendale Community College.

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San Diego City College

Engineering Technology

1993 - 1993

Studied Engineering Technology coursework at San Diego City College.

UC

Unknown / Various professional courses

Professional Development

Completed multiple professional courses including First Aid at Work, Fire Marshall, Team Leader, and various Microsoft training modules.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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