Kate H.
Head of Procurement - Special Vehicles & Vehicle Personalisation @JLR
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Procurement - Special Vehicles & Vehicle Personalisation @JLR
GB
Rebuilt a niche function into an integrated procurement model. Introduced retraining and team ownership programmes, streamlined operations into the mainstream function, and secured stronger contracts. Delivered measurable cost reductions in the first year.
EDUCATION
University of Birmingham
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of South Wales
Bachelor's degree, Purchasing and Supply Chain (French)
ABOUT KATE H.
I am a procurement and supply chain leader with 20+ years’ experience delivering global sourcing strategies, supply chain resilience, and transformation programmes across automotive, aerospace, and financial services.I combine commercial acumen with cross-cultural leadership, having worked in the UK, France, and China. My track record includes multimillion-pound cost savings, risk mitigation, and building supplier ecosystems that deliver sustainable growth. I am recognised for my ability to influence at Board level, lead diverse teams, and drive operational excellence through data-led decision making.Core strengths- Global sourcing strategy | Procurement transformation | Category management- Supplier negotiations | Risk & resilience | Complex global supply contract management - Cost reduction & value creation (£250M+ delivered)| ESG integration- Operational excellence | Brexit & trade compliance | Change management- International leadership | Cross-cultural team development
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