Melanie Wilkinson McIps Chartered.

Melanie Wilkinson MCIPS Chartered is an experienced Purchasing Manager currently employed at Thomas Franks Ltd since June 2021, overseeing purchasing for over 71 contracts within a renowned family-owned contract catering company. Prior to this role, Melanie served as a Covid tester at Mitie for a brief period and worked as a Temporary Administrator at Milton Park. From 1985 to 2020, Melanie held the position of Procurement Manager at Connect Catering, where responsibilities included supplier management, budget planning, cost analysis, cross-functional management, and contract negotiations. Melanie holds a Chartered status from Oxford Procurement Training and possesses extensive educational qualifications in Purchasing, Procurement, and Catering Management from various institutions, including Oxford College and Milham Ford Girls School.