Kate Turner
Head of Procurement @Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Procurement @Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Cardiff, GB
Head of Procurement Improvement, responsible for setting the direction for procurement strategy and driving continuous improvement and best practice across the organisation. Leads the development and optimisation of procurement strategies, and guides the team in the development of category and sourcing strategies to ensure alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements. Oversees supplier performance and contract management standards, and leads organisational readiness for the implementation of a new source-to-contract (S2C) system. Works closely with IT, Finance, and other business leaders to embed robust governance, compliance, and sustainability across all procurement activity.
EDUCATION
University of South Wales
MSC Strategic Procurement Management, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
University of South Wales
MCIPs, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
MCIPs, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
ABOUT KATE TURNER
A commercial leader with extensive experience across public and private sectors, specialising in managing complexity, mitigating commercial risks and delivering critical transformation projects with a proactive approach to risk management. Over the past five years, I have successfully delivered value to commercial portfolios by driving operational change and implementing best practice. I am highly skilled in advising stakeholders, guiding cross-functional teams and supporting those new to commercial activities with a pragmatic, solution-focused approach.My expertise includes leading commercial projects and complex procurement activities, from shaping procurement and sourcing strategies to building and managing productive supplier relationships and overseeing robust contract management throughout the entire lifecycle. I am adept at managing strategic, high-pressure transactions, navigating multiple workstreams simultaneously and maintaining strong stakeholder engagement. Known for my resilience and efficiency, I bring a calm, straightforward and pragmatic approach to problem solving, even under tight deadlines.With a proven track record in commercial and operational change and new service implementation, I have successfully led and delivered significant organisational transformations. My career history demonstrates a consistent ability to optimise efficiency and enhance the effectiveness of commercial services through strategic planning and thoughtful execution.
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