Mark Nichols

Mark Nichols is a highly skilled professional with extensive experience in Procurement, Outsourced Contract & Supplier Management, and Service Management from his tenure at O2 and Fujitsu Services. He holds certifications in MCIPS, Prince 2, and ITIL, showcasing his expertise in the field.

Mark's professional background involves working with suppliers both in the UK and globally. He has excelled as a Team Manager and Leader, demonstrating strong negotiation skills and the ability to source and negotiate contracts with external suppliers while effectively collaborating with internal stakeholders.

With a proactive approach, Mark is known for being a self-starter who drives initiatives to realize benefits wherever opportunities exist. His specialties include IT Services Procurement, In-life Service and Commercial Management, Service Development, Improvement, and Relationship Management.

Mark's educational qualifications include a range of certifications and degrees such as ITIL V3 Expert in IT Service Management, PRINCE2 Registered Practitioner, MCIPS Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supply, ITIL V2 Managers Certificate in IT Service Management, and a BA (Hons) in Democracy and Politics.

Throughout his career, Mark has held various key roles in organizations such as Maples Group, Hermes, Northern Powergrid, Telefonica Global Technology, Telefonica O2 UK Ltd, and Fujitsu Services. His positions have spanned from IT Contract Manager to Supplier Service Manager, showcasing his versatility and leadership capabilities.