Chris Woolhouse

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About Chris Woolhouse

Accomplished senior leader with extensive expertise in strategic sourcing, contracting, commercial negotiations, procurement transformation and IT operations. Skilled in leading large teams managing global supplier relationships, who consistently deliver significant multi-million Euro savings and enhance service quality year-on-year. Proficient in engaging effectively with C-level stakeholders and forming strong internal and external partnerships. Adept at implementing vendor management systems, robust governance, transformation activities, and contractual oversight. Experienced in revitalising challenging partnerships and driving improvement in successful ones. Well-versed in legal matters and formal dispute resolution. Flexible in negotiation and management approaches. Familiar with third party risk management and regulatory requirements. Specialties: Leading Strategic Procurement and Vendor Management/SRM teams.Triple-digit millions commercial and contract negotiationManaging relationships with top tier suppliers (operationally and commercially)High-end value realisationCost saving programmes (€500m+ in cost reduction and cost avoidance achieved between 2021 and 2025) Governance framework creation and implementationProcurement processes and toolsSenior Stakeholder ManagementCommercial Dispute SettlementSupplier/Vendor Relationship Management best practiceThird Party Risk Management Strategic Procurement StrategiesContract ManagementDispute ResolutionSupplier Performance/Consequence Management Regulatory Compliance Mentoring and Career Development