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Sara Webster

Sara Webster

Procurement Officer

Marketing / Advertising / Public Relations

Glasgow, Glasgow City

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About Sara Webster:

Hardworking procurement professional with a vast amount of experience maintaining vendor relationships to facilitate cost-effective and timely purchasing functions. Excellent relationship-builder and problem-solver with methodical approach and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organization goals. An enthusiastic, helpful and dependable employee with notable decision-making skills.

Experience

  • Responsible for assessing products, services and suppliers and negotiating contracts whilst ensuring that approved purchases are of a sufficient quality and are cost-efficient.
  • Monitored and enforced the government’s procurement policies and procedures.
  • Reviewed current contracts to identify upcoming contract expirations and coordinated with stakeholders to analyse contract renewals and re-negotiation.

·       Developed, lead and delivered sustainable procurement activity within the overall work plan, to ensure best value for the Government.

·       Ensured contracts are compliant with all Scottish, UK and other applicable legislation governing Public Sector procurement.

·       Analysed new laws and regulations to identify required changes and proactively adjust systems.

·       Sourced and qualified bidders, attained favourable pricing and finalized contracts. 

·       Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.

·       Maintained effective and lasting supplier relationships through dynamic communication and constructive collaboration.

·       Tracked contracts for management and issued regular tracking reports covering current status and upcoming milestones.

Education

Masters Degree - International Business Management

Bachelors Degree - International Business

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