1. Holly Wilkins
hwilkins2000@hotmail.com
Personal statement
A fully qualified Procurement Officer with over 4 years’ experience working for one of the largest
colleges in the UK. Experienced in the cradle-to-grave process of tendering and contract
management in line with EU public sector regulations. Ability to work strategically to develop effective
long term solutions in line with current and future requirements. Line-management and project lead
experience, overseeing staff and delivering projects to schedule. Experience in implementing and
managing change through procurement systems, utilising strong interpersonal and conflict resolution
skills. Seeking a dynamic procurement role driven through a strategic and proactive approach, with a
particular interest in environmental and sustainable procurement. A highly disciplined and motivated
individual with a strong sense of initiative and the ability to learn quickly and independently.
Key Skills
 Fully qualified member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS no.
005600169)
 Realised personal savings of over £450k, on average 25% in all processes carried out
 Proficient in MS Sharepoint and Collaboration, Microsoft word, Excel, Access, Project and
Adobe Captivate, amongst other programmes
Employment History
Procurement Officer, City of Bristol College, Bristol
(July 2011 – Present)
Achievements and responsibilities:
 Full CIPS member
 Ran OJEU and non-OJEU tenders as well as utilising framework agreements
 Analysed spend-data
 Developed and carried out Procurement strategy alongside Head of Procurement to reduce
all non-pay spend, achieving targets of circa £500k annually
 Wrote and negotiated strong, mutually beneficial contracts
 Managed contracts to ensure quality delivered and good supplier relations
 Led and managed on projects to deliver targets on time and to budget
 Line-managed staff
 Implemented and managed change around major procurement software/hardware updates
 Wrote and presented business cases and executive reports
 Worked strategically with staff up to Executive and Principal level
 Utilised e-tendering systems i.e. In-Tend Ltd
 Assisted implementation of college-wide electronic purchasing system
 Catalogue management

2.  Reformed and chaired sustainability group
 Acted as Sustainability Officer and developed and delivered strategy around environmental
and sustainability initiatives.
 Attended sustainability training and networking events to build on current strategy
Customer Advisor, Royal Bank of Scotland, Bristol
(April 2010 – July 2011)
Achievements and responsibilities:
 Resolved customer complaints around bank charges
 Organised lending through overdraft and loan applications
 Managed sensitive information securely, making amendments and performing transfers
 Achieved targets for lending applications
 Provided strong conflict resolution skills
Cashier, Blackwell Bookshop, Bristol
(July 2008 – April 2010)
Achievements and responsibilities:
 Recorded and reported financial data
 Cashed tills
 Organised banking
 Liaised with Head Office
 Paid invoices
 Ordered stock
 Managed safe
Bookseller, Waterstones, Bristol
(February 2007 – February 2008)
Achievements and responsibilities:
 Serving customers
 Unpacking stock
 Making recommendations
Retail Assistant, Somerfield, Bristol
(June 2006 – February 2007)
Achievements and responsibilities:
 University job
 Customer service
Bookseller, Durdham Down Bookshop, Bristol
(January 2004 – June 2006)
 Serving customers
 Sourcing books through different publishers and suppliers
 Ordering and unpacking stock

3. Education
South Gloucestershire and Stroud
(September 2012 – April 2015)
Level 4 qualification in Supply Chain Management (MCIPS)
University of the West of England
(September 2005 – May 2008)
2.1 Degree in English Literature BA hons
Filton High School Sixth Form
(September 2003 – May 2005)
A-levels:
 English – A
 Sociology - B
 History - C
Filton High School
(September 1998 – June 2003)
10 GCSEs, grade A*- C, including Maths and English
Hobbies & Interests
I am passionate about cooking and reading as well as keeping fit. I am a very active person and try to
always include learning in my life. I enjoy challenges and learning new skills.
References
Available on request