Leonie Parker
About Leonie Parker
Leonie Parker is a Procurement Operations Analyst with extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management. She has worked for various companies, including QBE Insurance and Penguin Random House UK, and holds an Advanced Diploma in Procurement & Supply from London Metropolitan University.
Current Role at QBE Insurance Group
Leonie Parker serves as a Procurement Operations Analyst at QBE Insurance, a position she has held since 2017. In this role, she focuses on developing user training desktop procedures for Purchase to Pay (P2P) processes. She is responsible for managing the production and ongoing usage of smart forms within the procurement process. Additionally, she acts as an escalation point for queries from the offshore procurement team, ensuring effective communication and resolution of issues.
Previous Experience in Procurement
Prior to her current role, Parker worked at Penguin Random House UK as a Purchase To Pay Analyst from 2015 to 2016. She also held the position of Regional Purchasing Administrator at Lafarge Tarmac from 2012 to 2014. In these roles, she gained experience in supplier enablement and vendor management for both global and regional suppliers, enhancing her skills in procurement operations.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Leonie Parker studied at London Metropolitan University, where she achieved a CIPS Advanced Diploma in Procurement & Supply from 2017 to 2020. She also attended Colchester Institute, earning a National Diploma in Performing Arts (Acting) from 2007 to 2009, and completed her A Levels at Colchester Sixth Form College from 2005 to 2007. Earlier, she studied at Honywood Community Science School, where she achieved her GCSEs from 2000 to 2005.
KPI Reporting and Stakeholder Engagement
In her role at QBE Insurance, Parker is responsible for the production of KPI reporting, which includes monthly, quarterly, and annual reports segmented by business area. She monitors and conducts regular business review meetings with stakeholders to assess P2P business performance through these reports, ensuring that procurement processes align with organizational goals.
Technical Skills and Process Management
Parker handles the INT81 interface management from Oracle to Zycus, showcasing her technical proficiency in procurement systems. She has expertise in managing supplier enablement and vendor management, which are critical components of effective procurement operations. Her ability to develop user training and desktop procedures further enhances her contributions to process management within the organization.