Rosie Collins

Project manager on a global cross-functional strategic initiatives programme at a Global pharmaceutical enterprise • Leading an internal team to implement a new media operating model across business units for process and commercial benefits • Fully scoping and delivering several initiatives across a highly fragmented meeting and events category Project management lead on a tactical and strategic cost optimisation programme at a high street retailer • Directed team of 5 through a diagnostic and stakeholder validation of tactical projects delivering £2m of supplier income in-year • Identified opportunities for holistic margin and sales growth of up to £5m across all key ranges. Strategic thinking around range rationalisation and new range ideation based on business strategy, customer insight and modelling commercial benefits Project management lead on a savings delivery programme at a high street retailer • Led team of 5 through a 6-week diagnostic which resulted in 4C contracting a one-year £1m cost optimisation implementation project • Delivery of £3m on £65m spend (5%) in a difficult global climate, through implementation of standard terms, promotional & pricing effectiveness, as well as CPI mitigation and supplier negotiations Accelerated sourcing lead at a Life Sciences company • Delivered savings of $6.3m (17%) on single-use consumables through introduction of supplier tension between new suppliers in an e-auction 4C Charity lead • Contributing towards social value at 4C through organisation of all 4C charity events and creating a corporate partnership with a charity seed investor • Leading the company charity strategy, driving initiatives such as matched giving and payroll giving

Pre-pack administration support at a high street retailer • Negotiated supplier settlements with suppliers following a pre-pack administration • Delivered saving of £2m versus the budget, alongside a smooth stock transition to newco Supply chain analytics lead at a hospitality business • Led analytics piece of work to identify procurement & supply chain optimisation opportunities from SKU and restaurant order data

Category lead on a savings delivery programme at a high street retailer • Led data team and developed integrated BI dashboard for the client. Reporting processes were strengthened, and data visibility improved • Category lead for a health & beauty category (£52m spend). Delivered savings of £200k on £1m spend through strategic negotiation & commodity tracking Project delivery support and data lead on a Supply Chain strategy and distribution tender project at a quick-service restaurant • Conducted a third-party logistics tender, ensuring that the successful partner was commercially viable, offered new sustainability initiatives and could account for their high growth plans

Worked for a large UK high-street retailer for 1 year on a GFR savings delivery programme. - Experience using e-sourcing platforms to aid negotiations, creating eRFIs, eRFXs and e-Auctions. - Led training sessions on e-sourcing with the buying team. - Savings delivery analytical support - In depth analysis using Power BI

• In charge of research, data collection, and analysis efforts on Private Development Assistance, resulting in a seven page factsheet published online to the Development Initiatives website. • Held an important role in the Investments to End Poverty Report 2015. I supported specific analysis on forward IATI spending, using new technical programming not used before by the organisation. I also played a substantial role in ensuring accuracy of data used in both charts and narrative within the report. • Played a pivotal role in the creation of the Development Data Hub. I prepared data to update country profiles and global indicators, which contributed to piloting the automation of narratives for specific charts.

• Produced HomeBuyer reports and Building Surveys for clients. • Used Sage One to manage all finances including VAT returns and Sales Invoices.

• Used Superval to implement pension actuary work.

• Used Igloo Professional for actuarial work, and built a simple model structure through the programme.

• Prepared information for court cases over insurance allegations.

• Prepared profit and loss statements on Microsoft Excel. • Grasped basics of accountancy work and administration skills.