Gareth Richards

Procurement Lead Head of Category Management @Hargreaves Lansdown

As Interim Procurement Lead / Head of Category Management at Hargreaves Lansdown, I lead the Procurement team responsible for delivering strategic sourcing and business engagement across critical client and operational categories during a period of significant business and digital transformation.Acting as the accountable owner for procurement strategy within my portfolio, I oversee the full supplier lifecycle—from market engagement and complex commercial negotiations through to contracting, governance, and ongoing performance management. Partnering closely with the Chief Product Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Operating Officer and senior stakeholders across the business, I support the acceleration of transformation initiatives while ensuring commercial value, resilience, and regulatory compliance.My expertise includes: Category strategy & commercial leadership Complex sourcing & high-value negotiations (including outsourcing) Third-party risk, governance & regulatory compliance Technology & operational procurement🤝 Supplier performance & lifecycle management Financial, risk & contract data analysis