Deborah Walker
Senior Procurement Manager - Corporate Services @Chaucer Group
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Procurement Manager - Corporate Services @Chaucer Group
London, GB
Reporting to Head of Procurement, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to deliver complex change, balance regulatory compliance with commercial agility, and drive resilient, value-focused supplier outcomes across the organisation.Responsible for establishing and maturing the Corporate Services procurement tower, increasing contract coverage and spend under management, and acting as Procurement Lead for key transformation portfolios.
EDUCATION
University of West London
BA Hons, Economics
London Metropolitan University
Postgraduate Diploma, Purchasing and Supply
SKILLS
ABOUT DEBORAH WALKER
Throughout my procurement career, I have navigated diverse industries, holding senior positions as Head of Procurement and Procurement Excellence Leader in the pharmaceuticals, finance services, and building technology industries, whilst working in the United Kingdom, United States, and Australia. Collaborating with talented professionals in sourcing, facilities, legal, finance, marketing, operations, and IT, I\'ve honed my skills during the past 25 years.In addition to my core sourcing responsibilities, I\'ve expanded my expertise to manage global facilities operations. Developed sourcing processes in regulated environments, and extended payment terms to generate cash during business transformations.My diverse career includes negotiating contracts across various domains, from IT licenses, below the line marketing and professional services to outsourcing, and even securing Lara Croft\'s endorsement for Lucozade, alongside negotiating multi-million-dollar contracts that have played a pivotal role in influencing acquisitions and divestiture deals.Over the past four years, I have concentrated on advancing operational excellence in procurement within the building construction sector. This involved developing tools aimed at mitigating the risk of supplier failure, which could otherwise impact of a project being delievered. I\'ve also led a global team in implementing new tools and processes from bid to delivery phases, ensuring efficiency and success. Beyond professional duties, I have coachsed and mentored my global sourcing colleagues, fostering growth through training programs and implementing a buddy system for remote colleagues to connect confidentially on a personal and professional level.Outside of work, I balance my professional life with motherhood, indulge in reading, and find solace in activities like yoga and pilates. I am an avid explorer of different countries and cultures, having resumed travel post-lockdown. Recently, I\'ve taken on the challenge of learning to swim, gradually conquering my fear of deep water.
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