Kevin Bates

Background

About Kevin Bates

A highly skilled and innovative Head of Procurement / Commercial Director with both Change and Project Management skills, and a proven track record of success delivering strategic, complex, multi million pound programmes and projects within both the public and private market sector. Results orientated and quality focused, with excellent relationship management skills. A strong pro-active leader acknowledged for the delivery of successful initiatives from high pressure environments, consistently achieving and exceeding performance targets. Drives team performance using influencing & people skills. Specialties: Experienced in commercial negotiations, stakeholder management, client & customer relations, commercial lifecycle, procurement management, sustainable procurement, budget management, business change management, business planning, process re-engineering, programme management, relationship building with employees, supplier management, contract negotiation and management, P&L, strategic business management and financial modelling.