Nick Allen

Background

About Nick Allen

Newly certified FCIPS Member as of 8th September 2017 * Advises SME's and Entrepreneur's on procurement process within public sector (NHS) helping them with value propositions and business cases. Pitch training to decision makers and instrumental in driving innovation into NHS Hospital Trusts. • Specialises in identifying cost improvement opportunities, winning over key decision makers/clinicians through mutual professional respect, bringing a whole new complete holistic approach through LEAN procurement techniques. • Advised and assisted both private and public sector clients (face to face) in manufacturing industry and commercial sectors in the U.K re Performance Management, Contract Negotiation, Facilities & Supply Chain Management attaining reduced supplier bases, cost savings, increased performance and quality. • Conducted studies on competitiveness and suggested and implemented improvements in productivity for manufacturing companies in the North West and South of England. • Managed Buyer performance and implemented purchasing processes and systems such as e-tender, e-quotation and e-procurement for operating and financial effectiveness throughout (NHS, Local Government, Police, Education and many more). • Monitored after-care activities, training and development for staff involved in Purchasing, with emphasis on improvement through the use of e-commerce. My goals are to continually listen and learn and pass on best practice techniques to other procurement professionals, and to write a book on my experiences within procurement. Specialties: Financial Management• Sales Leadership • Business Development • Competitive Market Position • Revenue Growth • Strategic Planning• Cross-functional Team Leadership • Expense, Cost & Margin Control • Healthcare Supply Chain • E-Commerce • Strategic Thinking • Cost Savings • Best Value • Continuous Improvement • Hollistic Procurement • Supplier Reduction • Value for Money