Andrew Larkin

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About Andrew Larkin

A commercial and procurement professional with strong experience in contract/project management, procurement and supply chain services. Achieved in many organisations to access and capture added value. Key skills are change management, IT procurement, strategy development, project management, outsourcing. A strategic & operational Manager, with 25 plus years experience of working in the public and private sectors. Successfully developed a variety of procurement processes e.g. Category Management, shared services in the UK, New Zealand and Australia. Providing procurement services within categories such as Health, ICT, construction and professional services. With project management skills, attention to detail, working to deadlines and on change management projects. Experienced in selling the benefits of procurement to organisations and key stakeholders in order to obtain buy-in/support. Motivates staff, with the ability to manage/mentor teams effectively. Recognises the importance of good communication, negotiation skills, with ability to develop strong relationships with customers, suppliers, business partners and key stakeholders. A strong focus towards achieving targets and business goals. Part of the management team that developed a unique shared services within the health sector on a, regional and national basis. Having responsibility for general commercial management, procurement, facilities, property maintenance covering a variety of business units and outsourced services. Part of the evaluation team for Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment to develop and evaluate the first national business change consultancy framework contract for New Zealand public sector. Qualifications include- Masters of science in Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain- Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management Studies- Qualified Gateway review assessor for NZ Treasury- Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply Chain- Member of the Project Management Institute (Prince2 qualified)- Qualified in Infrastructure Procurement Procedures (NZQF level 6).