Donna Sugden

Over the past ten years, I have successfully managed tier 1 suppliers across diverse industries, including government, telecoms, and defence. My commercial expertise has allowed me to navigate complex contractual landscapes and ensure effective supplier performance. I am passionate about managing contracts, cultivating supplier relationships, and implementing strategies for mutually beneficial outcomes. My experience in strategic stakeholder engagement has also enabled me to collaborate with internal and external partners, ensuring alignment with business objectives and enhancing commercial value.

In my role, I’ve overseen commercial activities across major workstreams, projects, and programs, ensuring robust control and mitigating risks to both agreements and supplier performance. I proactively address potential issues, monitor supplier performance, and ensure all stakeholders align with project goals, minimizing disruptions and driving the success of complex initiatives. I manage budgets and base approval decisions on facts to ensure the business revenue is protected.

With strong commercial acumen and analytical decision-making skills, I have successfully managed tier 1 suppliers across industries such as government, telecoms, and defense. My expertise in navigating complex contracts and supplier performance is complemented by my passion for driving mutually beneficial outcomes and strategic stakeholder engagement. I review performance trends, prepare cost impact analyses, and provide monthly performance reports, recommending contractor invoices for approval. In overseeing commercial activities across major projects, I ensure robust control, mitigate risks, and proactively address issues to align stakeholders.

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