Description

Highly accomplished senior consultant specialising in Contingent Workforce Management, Professional Services Procurement, RPO/MSP strategy, and global workforce compliance across highly regulated organisations such as Financial Services, Legal, Technology, FinTech and HR domains.

Proven expertise in end-to-end programme builds, complex global expansions, RFI/RFP leadership, vendor optimisation, and large-scale transformation initiatives. Trusted advisor to C-suite and senior leadership with a history of delivering multimillion-pound cost savings, governance improvements, and streamlined operating models.

Extensive firsthand expertise with VNDLY, SAP Fieldglass, Beeline, Ivalua, Ariba, Simfoni, Workday, and advanced procurement systems.

Languages

English
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Remote only

Primarily works remotely

The Magnum Ice Cream Company,
(Contractor), Global Process Owner and 1 st Generation Implementation Consultant
March 2026 - Today (3 months)
Brought in following separation from Unilever to design and implement a first-generation MSP/internal team solution and VMS, establishing contingent workforce infrastructure and governance.
Consultant for global external workforce procurement, supporting commercial strategy, standardisation, and best practices.
Lead commercial procurement processes, ensuring efficient, compliant operations with strong responsiveness and speed to market.
Define and deliver global contingent workforce strategy, including KPIs, SLAs, and spend allocation between programme and direct hiring.
Lead sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management across global vendors, securing optimal commercial terms and driving cost reduction.
Oversee vendor contracts and staffing suppliers across MSP and direct-hire models.
Lead and support RFX activity for MSP, freelancer tools, and workforce supply chains, ensuring best-fit supplier selection.
Design and implement global processes and SOPs, driving governance and continuous improvement.
Manage MSP relationships, aligning stakeholders across People, Procurement, and Technology teams.
Support VMS and technology transformation (e.g., VNDLY), with experience across SAP, Beeline, Ivalua, Provalido, and Simfoni.
Analyse workforce and spend data, producing KPIs and reports to drive insights and cost optimisation.
Lead strategic and BAU projects, ensuring stakeholder alignment and delivery.
Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership and C-suite.
Act as escalation point for vendor and procurement issues, ensuring compliance with data, security, and sustainability standards.
Drive strong cross-functional communication to ensure alignment on governance and delivery.
global process build RFX Cost Reduction Negotiation contract
Booking.com
Global Contingent Labour & Professional Services Consultant
September 2023 - February 2026 (2 years and 5 months)
Lead authority for global external workforce procurement, owning commercial strategy, procurement processes, and global standardisation while embedding best practices.
Lead commercial operations within the financial procurement team, ensuring efficient, compliant delivery with strong responsiveness and speed to market.
Define and deliver global contingent workforce strategy, including KPIs, SLAs, and spend decisions between programme and direct hiring.
Lead sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management across global vendors and brands, securing optimal pricing and commercial terms.
Oversee vendor contracts and staffing suppliers across MSP and direct-hire models.
Deliver 11%+ annual and renewal savings through contract negotiations, supplier strategy, and commercial optimisation.
Lead all RFI/RFP activity for RPO, MSP, and contingent workforce supply chains, ensuring best-fit supplier selection.
Drive supplier selection processes and performance management in partnership with business stakeholders.
Own MSP relationships, aligning People, Gigs, Technology, and operational teams across systems and delivery models.
Lead platform and technology transformation initiatives, with experience across SAP, Beeline, Ivalua, Provalido, and Simfoni.
Analyse workforce and spend data, producing KPIs and insights to drive cost optimisation and continuous improvement.
Lead strategic and BAU projects with significant organisational impact, ensuring stakeholder alignment and delivery.
Present programme updates, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership and C-suite.
Act as escalation point for vendor and procurement issues, ensuring compliance with data, security, and sustainability standards.
Drive strong cross-functional communication to maintain alignment on governance and delivery.
BP plc
Global Contingent Labour Lead – Finance Procurement / Project Lead – Global Expansion Programme
March 2022 - September 2023 (1 year and 6 months)
Programme lead for global expansion of bp’s contingent labour programme, delivered with Tapfin and SAP Fieldglass, overseeing consultancy, contingent, and profile-tracking modules.
Part of Finance Procurement, leading transformation across Talent categories (Talent Acquisition, Professional Services, HR).
Provided strategic oversight of multimillion-pound contingent labour spend and billion-pound consultancy remit, supporting total talent and skills strategy.
Led cross-functional teams (bp, contractors, and partners) to expand the programme, introduce new channels, and drive Statement of Work adoption.
Delivered end-to-end commercial and contractual optimisation, refining agreements across MSP and VMS partners, and implementing KPIs, SLAs, and governance frameworks.
Directed major programme transitions, including migration from legacy suppliers and SAP Fieldglass tenant integration and configuration.
Managed complex delivery and governance, covering onboarding, classification, supplier migration, and contract renewals.
Led RASCI alignment, RAID management, and multi-workstream delivery across regions, ensuring execution to time, cost, and quality.
Designed and executed global change, communication, and stakeholder engagement plans, supporting transition into BAU operations.
Ensured workforce compliance with global regulations, embedding governance frameworks across all regions, including emerging markets.
Led strategic sourcing initiatives, including RFI/RFP activity for North America’s diverse-spend payroll and direct sourcing model, driving sustainability and cost benefits.
Assessed project viability, identifying risks and opportunities while aligning with digital transformation and future workforce strategies.
Ensured consistent global application of contingent workforce strategy, developing business cases for new channels (e.g., direct sourcing, freelancer platforms) with ROI tracking.