Alan Lewis
Category Manager - Supply Chain Services & Utilities @Thales
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WORK HISTORY
Category Manager - Supply Chain Services & Utilities @Thales
Responsible for delivering value through strategic supplier relationships across 2 major categories worth £21million commitment per year. • Global CTA Lead for Logistics Services (leading warehousing strategy for Thales Group, overseeing acquisition strategy, specifically in Italy & Singapore) • 2 x winner of the Thales UK Procurement Sustainability & Social Value award (2023 and 2025) • Reduced 500 tCO2 per year from net Thales UK figures (18%) while negotiating a £428k per year annual saving on gas & electric in 2024, securing annual budgets through to 2028 • 5.4% and 6.3% PPV Saving in 2023 and 2024 respectively
EDUCATION
University of Greenwich
MA, Supply Chain Management & E-Logistics
University of Portsmouth
BA, Languages and International Trade
Harvard Business School
Sustainable Business Strategy
SKILLS
ABOUT ALAN LEWIS
An engaging and influential procurement professional with over 10 years professional end-to-end supply chain management experience with a passionate focus on sustainability. A measurable track record in delivering major commercial contracts and competitive bid support. A self-aware, pragmatic and progressive leader & doer, able to adapt my style depending on the situation and adept at cross-functional cooperation towards a common purpose. Excellent problem solver with the ability to communicate complex problems effectively and propose creative solutions. Ability to understand local business needs and align with global strategy. Proficient in various ERM systems & supply chain technology applications and comfortable working with, interpreting and presenting performance data to executive level. Passionate believer in collaboration for shared success.
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