Specialisms
I specialise in the following areas:
- Running of Procurement Processes
- Strategic Procurement Support
Graham Collins, FCIPS, is a senior consultant and advisor with a proven track record of delivering significant financial and operational improvements combining public and private sector expertise. Now focussed on Local Government he combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, helping organizations transform procurement, strengthen contract management, and achieve sustainable savings. Graham founded ProQuest Consulting in 2004 and later launched Orbita Collaborative Analytics, an innovative spend data portal and analytical support service designed to promote collaboration and transparency across local government.
Key Strengths/Area of Expertise
- Procurement transformation, commercial capability development
- Contract and supplier management
- Third-party spend analysis and savings pipeline creation
- Using analytics to drive change and improvement
- Cost modelling
- Promoting cross-authority collaboration
Professional Qualifications
- Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (FCIPS)
- Former Chairman, CIPS Central London Branch
- DV Government Security Clearance (2010–2016)
Testimonials/Case Studies
Procurement transformation, commercial and 3rd Party spend reviews span more than 20 local authorities including, Westminster City Council, Liverpool, Oxfordshire County Council, LB Newham, Gloucestershire, Slough. The development and implementation of the Orbita collaboration platform to promote cross-authority collaboration.
Notable Achievements/Value Added
- Legacy of commercial improvement across multiple authorities
- Strategic reviews of end-end commissioning and procurement, driving improvement, cost savings and social value.
- Design and implementation of contract management frameworks for multiple authorities
- Creation and launch of Orbita Collaborative Analytics, enabling cross-authority spend analysis and collaboration with a particular focus on 3rd party spend, suppliers and contracts.
Relevant Sector Knowledge
- Local Government (County, City, Borough Councils)
- Central Government Agencies including Cabinet Office
- Private sector experience in global procurement leadership roles (Diageo, JP Morgan, National Australia Bank, Unilever)
Training/Coaching Programs/Workshop offers
- Procurement legislation and compliance
- Contract management and governance
- Category management and commissioning
- Commercial skills development, including analytical skills (data analysis, modelling), contract management training.
LGR Experience & Expertise
- Extensive experience supporting transformation and change programs in procurement, commissioning and across supply chains. Detailed payment, supplier and contract information available via the Orbita Data platform promoting collaboration and supplier coordination.
Useful Links
www.orbitacollaborativeanalytics.com
Orbita Collaborative Analytics is an innovative spend data warehouse and analytical service designed to give executives, members, and professionals easier access to procurement, supplier and contract information. Free for LGE members and the wider public sector.