Welcome to my Procurement Minisite!

I'm a CIPS qualified Director Level individual..., paid for the Foundation and Professional Stages myself...

I've developed e-Procurement Solutions, undertaken Cost Down, implement e-Sourcing...

I am well able to Negotiate and Develop your Suppliers to add value to your organisation...

I believe that effective Procurement can only come about from the true alignment of our People, Processes, Systems, Supplier Strategy AND Business Strategy... anything less minimises the potential of Procurement to add significant value to your Business!

Some of the commodities I've worked with are IT Hardware, IT Software, IT Services, Automotive, Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket, Oil, Medical, Fire, Hydraulics with some exposure to Health across the Manufacturing, Services and Public Sectors...

I've also been privileged to work with some great Procurement Service providers such as Etesius (Spend Analytics) and Iasta (e-Sourcing); both of which have helped me to develop and create value from Procurement Transformation across EMEA. In addition I have ties with some great new innovative companies such as Green2020 (Sustainability Solutions, Energy Waste management, Carbon and Environmental Management).

Personally, I believe that EMEA Consolidation from a Procurement perspective has barely scratched the surface... and that there is still an awful long way to go before the majority of Organisations are able to truly say they have a fully integrated Company wide procurement organisation and strategy!

... some of the things people have said about me, courtesy LinkedIn:

“Bob is an outstanding individual who always thinks outside the box and comes up with some great ideas.”

November 15, 2008

Top qualities: Expert, High Integrity, Creative

Mathew Harrowing, Co-Founder Etesius

“Bob is a knowledgeable procurement professional. He has a pragmatic approach with a detailed understanding of processes which work effectively and can prioritise when these should be best deployed. I would have no hesitation in recommending Bob to an employer.”

October 15, 2008

John Lyle, Senior Procurement Manager, Fujitsu Services

“Bob is very forward-looking procurement specialist with an enthuasistic drive and innovative mind.”

September 22, 2008

Paul Roevens, Delivery Director Belux, Fujitsu Services

“Bob has deep procurement knowledge and practical solutions to business challenges. He will confidently approach new solutions if it means creating value. Bob is well connected to great people and is happy to recommend people from his network.”

September 19, 2008

Jenny Saward, Owner, e-Three

“Bob had the vision to both understand the procurement issues and deliver the benefits to a world class organisation. Great job Bob!”

September 18, 2008

Sean Delaney, MD Iasta UK, Iasta

I especially like to be involved in the creation of compelling Procurement Teams, Procurement Transformation and e-Procurement.

If you have a need of my services either Full Time or on an Interim Basis please contact me.

Sincerely

Bob Thompson MCIPS MILT

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Tel: +44 (0) 1344 776994

Mobile: 07800 978773

Email info@bob-thompson.net

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