Simon Wood
Cork
Summary
Procurement professional specializing in public procurement and strategic sourcing. Expertise includes managing competitive tenders, ensuring compliance with EU legislation, and maintaining supplier relationships. Focus on delivering value through efficient procurement processes and effective collaboration with clinical and operational stakeholders.
Overview
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Certification
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Supplies Officer
Mercy University Hospital
Cork
01.2002 - Current
- Lead end-to-end procurement activities for clinical and non-clinical services.
- Managed competitive tenders from specification to contract award, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
- Negotiated with suppliers to achieve cost-effective solutions while ensuring adherence to service quality standards.
- Ensure procurement activity complies with EU legislation, HSE policies and OGP frameworks.
- Administer service maintenance contracts and supplier performance.
- Support internal and external audits through accurate procurement documentation.
- Work closely with Finance, Engineering, ICT, Pharmacy and clinical stakeholders.
- Supported capital projects and new departments by enhancing procurement processes for improved operational outcomes.
Supplies Clerk
Fenland Foods
Grantham
01.1995 - 01.2000
- Managed inventory levels and organized stockroom for efficient supply access.
- Processed incoming shipments and verified accuracy of received goods.
- Coordinated dispatch planning and production scheduling to optimize logistics within Marks & Spencer supply chain.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of storage areas to ensure safety.
Painter & Decorator
Ministry of Defence
01.1993 - 01.1995
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and priming.
- Applied various types of paint using brushes, rollers, and sprayers on military facilities.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of painting projects.
- Managed accommodation and operational facilities in regulated public-sector environment, ensuring compliance with standards and enhancing overall functionality.
Painting & Decorating Apprenticeship
Lincoln College / WJ King
01.1990 - 01.1992
Education
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management First Class Honours
University of Limerick
Limerick07-2026
FETAC Level 5 - Healthcare
Cork College of Commerce
Cork07-2010
GCSEs - including English, Mathematics, CDT, History and Biology
St Hugh's Comprehensive
Grantham07-1990
First Class Honours Diploma - Public Procurement & Supply Chain Excellence
University of Limerick
LimerickSkills
- Public procurement
- Contract negotiation
- Procurement compliance
- Strategic sourcing
- Supplier relationship management
- Spend analysis
- Risk management
- Project procurement
- SAP proficiency
- Supply chain management processes
- Effective communication
- Vendor relationship management
Accomplishments
- Over 24 years' procurement experience within the Irish public healthcare sector.
- Manage approximately 250 procurement and service contracts.
- Implemented a hospital-wide Kanban replenishment system supporting Just-in-Time stock management.
- Delivered significant procurement savings through supplier negotiations, product rationalisation and contract management.
- Reduced Radiology inventory from approximately €800,000 to €58,000 through improved inventory management.
- Lead procurement for clinical equipment, service contracts and hospital projects.
- Ensure full compliance with EU Procurement Directives, HSE PASS and OGP governance requirements.
Hobbies and Interests
- Football
- Reading
- Woodworking & DIY
- Computers
- Poultry
Systems
- SAP
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Project
Certification
- PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Ireland
Chartered Member (CMILT) | 2024- Present
Timeline
Supplies Officer
Mercy University Hospital
01.2002 - Current
Supplies Clerk
Fenland Foods
01.1995 - 01.2000
Painter & Decorator
Ministry of Defence
01.1993 - 01.1995
Painting & Decorating Apprenticeship
Lincoln College / WJ King
01.1990 - 01.1992
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management First Class Honours
University of Limerick
FETAC Level 5 - Healthcare
Cork College of Commerce
GCSEs - including English, Mathematics, CDT, History and Biology
St Hugh's Comprehensive
First Class Honours Diploma - Public Procurement & Supply Chain Excellence
University of Limerick