David McCarthy

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ABOUT DAVID MCCARTHY

I am a driven and results-focused procurement professional with over a decade of success delivering high-impact commercial outcomes across the energy and utilities sectors. At UK Power Networks, I lead a portfolio of 135+ contracts, from agile consultancy deals to complex, multi-million-pound agreements, driving innovation, savings, and strategic value.With deep expertise in public procurement frameworks like UCR 2016 and the Procurement Act 2023, I excel at navigating regulatory complexity while unlocking commercial opportunities. I am a trusted leader in high-stakes tendering, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration, bringing departments together to deliver projects that are on time, on budget, and built to last.I thrive on challenges. Whether launching new IT procurement strategies, managing critical contract transitions, or presenting robust business cases to senior leadership, I bring clarity, energy, and insight to every initiative. At the Energy Networks Association, I spearheaded competitive tenders and framework agreements that aligned multi-stakeholder interests with strategic goals thereby proving myself to be a contract lead who gets things done.Grounded in a BSc (Hons) in Applied Biology and advancing through CIPS Level 5, I blend technical rigour with commercial acumen. My early career in energy analysis and account management sharpened my data skills and market instincts which are now central to my success as a procurement strategist and category lead.Curious, collaborative, and relentlessly improvement-driven, I am passionate about using procurement as a force for positive change delivering not just compliance, but competitive edge.