Ben Gardiner

Background

About Ben Gardiner

Dynamic procurement and operational improvement leader. Consistently delivers sustainable and target-beating benefits through the application of effective leadership and operational improvement techniques. A proven track record of success across multiple sectors, working with the highest levels of major European and global organisations, and under OJEU. An open, effective communicator with a strategic mindset and the desire to drive hands-on change. Specialties:• Procurement leadership and change management • Accelerated cost reduction• Operational continuous improvement programmes• Target Operating Model Design• Procurement systems [P2P, eAuctions, SRM, Contracts Management]• Negotiation strategy for large contracts and subcontracts• Supplier relationship managementOperational Improvement Clients Include:Central Government • Virgin Media O2 • Tetra Pak • Telenor • Otis • C&C Group • UK Mail • New Look • Ladbrokes • Manchester Airport Group • Serco • Local Government • EasyJet • Greggs • Shop Direct • Signet Trading • Halfords • Priory Group • Coveris • Heerema • Future Publishing • Mothercare • Logica •