Rachel White

An executive agency of the Department of Health has the aim of achieving the best value for money for the NHS (National Health Service)on the goods and services it purchases. We also operate as strategic advisors to the NHS on supply issues. My role within PASA is to conduct procurement tender exercises from notice to award by applying an appropriate sourcing strategy that normally involves researching the marketplace, creating and evaluating tender documentation, supplier liaison (before, during and after the process), engaging with stakeholders whilst following EU directives to reach a cost saving solution. I have project managed contracts for a variety of products and services which have been driven by contract renewal requirements or Department of Health policy. Contract values that I have been responsible for have ranged from £800k to £345m. Most significant achievement to date is winning the 2007 CIPS Award for Best Public Procurement. Over the course of 18 months, I have awarded two contracts for the NHS which should realise savings of up to £24m and £12m respectively per annum for temporary staffing, and equipment and telehealth services for the elderly and vulnerable.

Sector: Public Services - Administration

The only global supplier of fully integrated fuel storage and delivery systems for cars and trucks. My responsibilities involved planning and managing the production of 70% of the company volume of fuel tanks serving the Japanese Business Unit comprising of Honda and Toyata and became the main contact between the manufactuing operation and the parts suppliers. Rolled out a more effective planning system which increased control and the ability to monitor progress and also enabled more accurate accountability of capacity. Improved relationships with cutsomers and suppliers by taking ownership of communication and ordering.

Sector: Automobile

A major player in the development and manufacture of photo quality media for both inkjet printing and for photographic processes. Working alongside suppliers, I was assigned responsibility for the supply of chemicals and packaging to site to support the production demand. Placed and monitored orders, expediting and de-expediting as necessary following daily analysis of inventory and demand situation. Negotiated improved ordering processes with suppliers to reduce lead-times, introduced improved inventory management solutions to improve supply and reduce prices.

Sector: Painting - Ink

Pactiv Jiffy is a leading producer of protective packaging in the form of Jiffy Bags, bubble wrap and foam extruded sheets. I was the planner of foam extrusions products, setting and monitoring finished goods stock levels,ensuring correct materials available for use on ancillary equipment, raw material control, income and issue. Closely worked with Production and Sales to improve service levels to customers by reformatting the plan and encouraging more discipline on shop floor to comply with plan order.

Sector: Packaging

Planned and supported the execution of product supply to the French, Italian and Mediterranean markets (Business value £250m). Continuously improved total process and total performance of supply, and inventory levels. Day to day duties included the monitoring of a loading schedule produced weekly covering cereal distribution from plant warehouses to overseas destinations. Responsible for the deployment of product from three european manufacturing plants and outside co-packing facilities into France, Italy and the Med area, ensuring effective and efficient use of transport and warehouse capabilities. Team Leader for France therefore responsibile for a team of 2 Supply Planners situated in Germany and Spain. Reduced the French market cereal inventory by 20% whilst maintaining expected levels of supply and quality, reducing obsolescence and reducing the rented warehousing costs.

Sector: Grocery and food businesses