richard whittaker

vice president, global supplier management

About

Experienced temporary housing and alliance management consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry. Skilled in strategic partnering, negotiation, budgeting, global mobility and temporay housing. Strong professional with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) focused in Business Administration and Management from Coventry University Business School.

Country

united kingdom

City

hexham

Industry

hospitality

Skill

negotiation, management, account management, contract negotiation, sourcing, relocation, corporate relocation, new business development, budgets, customer service, global mobility, expatriate management, business development, customer satisfaction, sales, property management, team building, sales management, networking, serviced apartments, vendor management, apartments, leadership, strategy, policy, real estate, selling, operations management, training, performance management, crm, budgeting

Experience

vice president, global supplier management

national corporate housing

2020-4 - Present · 6 yrs 6 mos

chairman

the asap - association of serviced apartment providers (asap)

2017-2 - 2018-9 · 1 yr 8 mos

* The Association of Serviced Apartment Providers (ASAP) is the not-for-profit trade body dedicated exclusively to champion the serviced apartment sector. Founded in 2002, the ASAP has 170 active members * serviced apartment operators and agencies * responsible for operating over 100,000 serviced apartments globally. The ASAP also works with over 40 business partners. Visit www.theasap.org.uk.

associate vice president - global supply chain management

oakwood

2019-6 - Present · 7 yrs 4 mos

Leading Oakwood's Global Supply Chain Management team in driving service excellence, customer satisfaction and profitability. Focusing on targeted partner selection, ongoing management and continuous improvement to develop a responsive and agile supplier network with the ability to manage the changing and diverse needs of Oakwood's client base.

senior director, global supply chain management

oakwood

2017-9 - Present · 9 yrs 1 mo

managing director

richard whittaker consulting

2010-1 - 2011-2 · 1 yr 2 mos

Providing consultancy services to the UK relocation industry specialising in temporary housing. Contracted on a full-time basis to Interdean International Relocation, based in the London office.

director temporary accommodation

pricoa relocation

1999-10 - 2006-12 · 7 yrs 3 mos

Providing temporary accommodation consultancy services to the Banking & Finance sectors in the UK.

head of client services

go native

2007-1 - 2009-12 · 3 yrs

Temporary and long-term housing solutions tailored to meet the specific locations, budgets and service requirements of our mult-national clients.

supply chain manager, emea

oakwood worldwide

2011-2 - 2013-2 · 2 yrs 1 mo

* Responsible for driving growth and ensuring the ease of use of Oakwood Worldwide * s Supplier Network. Responsible for sourcing, vetting, on-boarding and managing supplier partners, developing and maintaining relationships, negotiating favourable terms & conditions, enforcing SLA & KPI requirements and implementing Oakwood * s automated enquiry/bid system (epic) throughout the EMEA region.

director, supplier management - emea

oakwood worldwide

2013-2 - 2017-9 · 4 yrs 8 mos

Oakwood Worldwide, based in Los Angeles, Calif., is the leading provider of corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions through its two well-known brands, Oakwood and ExecuStay. Both brands provide move-in-ready furnished housing designed to meet the needs of business travelers on long- and short-term assignments. Oakwood has access to the largest selection of housing options and a presence in all 50 United States and more than 55 countries Responsible for driving growth and ensuring the ease of use of Oakwood Worldwide s Supplier Network. Responsible for sourcing, vetting, on-boarding and managing supplier partners, developing and maintaining relationships, negotiating favourable terms & conditions, enforcing SLA & KPI requirements and implementing Oakwood s automated enquiry/bid system (epic) throughout the EMEA region.