Chris Brooks MCIPS

Experience

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  Plant and Consumable Services Ltd

  Feb 2003 - Mar 2017

  • I was responsible for shaping and leading the purchasing strategy to make sure that the business operated profitably and ethically. • My role involved overseeing the procurement of goods and services, maintaining supplier relationships, and safeguarding a continuous supply of consumables to meet demands. • I led a team of two buyers, managing the company’s direct spending while driving cost savings and efficiency. • I also used tender portals to identify new contract opportunities and was key in completing bids that supported business growth. Key Achievements• Achieved 15% savings on a £1.2M direct spend, leveraging both rebates and price reductions to improve costs, highlighting my ability to drive savings while maintaining quality. • Managed a team of 2 buyers, improving workflows to increase procurement efficiency, resulting in the delivery of more than 3000 purchase orders annually.• Executed a restructured purchasing system that reduced procurement cycle time to boost supplier collaboration. Show less • Managed a multi-million-pound solution for Siemens, cutting costs and increasing revenue. This highlights my ability to handle high-stakes negotiations and drive strategic results, essential for managing competitive proposals across public and private sectors.• In this role, I was tasked with incorporating Siemens supply chain into our company’s existing operations. • My role involved managing the ordering process on Siemens behalf and providing detailed reports on spend and savings to their procurement team. • Operating from Siemens premises, I transformed a struggling business unit into an efficient operation that exceeded client expectations. Key Achievements• Integrated Siemens £2.5M annual supply chain into the company’s operations, and we overcame considerable issues to successfully deliver the project and align both organisations' procurement strategies. • Reduced order processing times, leading to faster turnaround and improved service delivery for Siemens. • Delivered more than 50 weekly KPI Packs to Siemens procurement team, providing actionable insights into spending and savings, and contributing to their internal process improvements. • Improved supply chain workflows, resolving operational bottlenecks and reduced order delays during the integration period, exceeding Siemens performance expectations. Show less

  • Purchasing Manager

    Oct 2010 - Mar 2017

  • Supply Integration Manager

    Nov 2009 - Sept 2010

  • Hire & Consumable Controller

    Feb 2003 - Nov 2009
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  Speedy Services

  Mar 2017 - Jul 2021

  • I started as a Sales Support Admin, building operational systems from scratch to support a new business line. After proving my capabilities, I was quickly promoted to Supply Chain Manager: Sales, where I became the key specialist for sales within the supply chain team. • I was responsible for developing and managing a massive sales product catalogue, negotiating with suppliers to secure the best deals, and working as part of a senior leadership team to facilitate the in-house incorporation of a third-party distribution operation.• My role also involved working on high-value consumable tenders, driving strategic sourcing initiatives, and being a key figure in the company’s high-potential program, which groomed future senior leaders. • Throughout my tenure, I consistently identified opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and sales growth, while adhering to stringent environmental, quality, and compliance standards.Key Achievements• Saved £500K on direct product costs while managing a £15M spend. This was strategic procurement in action, guaranteeing cost-effective solutions while maintaining quality, a skill key to managing efficient supply chains. • Set up a sales product catalogue that modernised product management and improved supplier relationships, so that the company received the best terms and pricing. • Was a Senior Leader in a cross-functional team that led the in-house incorporation of third-party distribution, which resulted in improvements and further cost savings, a critical factor in supply chain efficiency.• Generated £250K per month in sales during the 1st Quarter of a newly developed business line, starting from an empty office, proving my ability to drive quick and substantial results. • Selected for the company’s high potential program at the top tier, arming me with advanced skills in leadership, strategic planning, and supply chain management, positioning me for senior leadership roles. Show less

  • Supply Chain Manager - Sales

    May 2019 - Jul 2021

  • Supply Chain Manager

    Apr 2018 - Apr 2019

  • Sales Administrator

    Mar 2017 - Mar 2018
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  Sunbelt Rentals UK

  Jul 2021 - Sept 2024

  Sourcing, Bids and Implementation Manager

  • Joined this FTSE 100 company to build and lead a high-performing team that wins tenders and surpasses expectations.• My team works effortlessly with key business functions like Procurement, Finance, Legal and Marketing so that we hit the ground running with large-value quotations and contracts.• I’ve taken ownership of the entire bid process, from sourcing top-quality products to implementing contract wins and handing them over to operations.• With a keen eye for detail, I’ve designed PowerBI dashboards that keep us on track and make decision-making smarter when working with Business Intelligence.• Whether it's testing new systems or negotiating with suppliers, I make sure that everything runs smoothly.• These hands-on skills, together with my ability to lead and inspire a cross-functional team, are exactly what a Bid Manager role demands, by crafting winning, customer-focused proposals across a range of sectors.Key Achievements• Surpassed targets in FY24, delivering £3.4M in revenue against a £1.6M budget. This was about knowing how to lead teams to secure contracts and deliver results. • Completed a 2-year senior leadership course within 12 months.• Sourced, bid and implemented two tender wins for a national communications business which included a UK-wide rollout of tooling for their fibre installation program which required 1000+ items to be delivered to 100+ locations over 12 months.• Wrote all tender responses from a blank page that was stored in a central library for re-use and amends whilst also creating all of the commercial solution spreadsheets for pricing all tenders.• Helped to create a B2B sales website and sales brochures, improving our approach to customer engagement.• Set up new operating software with a critical non-negotiable go-live date, from testing to troubleshooting, improving efficiency for the entire team on an ongoing basis. Show less

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  Plug Me In

  Dec 2024 - now

  Bid Writer