Kristen Lawrence
Head of Procurement - Food and Drink @Whitbread
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Procurement - Food and Drink @Whitbread
EDUCATION
University of Reading
BSc (Hons), Physical Geography
SKILLS
ABOUT KRISTEN LAWRENCE
I am a highly experienced Procurement Manager with a proven track record over 20 years in procurement and supply chain across Food and Drink, covering UK and global sourcing. I have extensive senior management experience leading teams of procurement managers and buyers through business change driven by organisational acquisition and sale, the Covid pandemic, Brexit and the more recent supply chain and inflationary pressures. I have consistently developed successful short- and long-term sourcing and procurement strategies to meet these opportunities and challenges and delivered against targets set.Extensive experience in all aspects of F&B procurement – negotiation, supply base management, contracts, technical and food safety requirements, supply chain agreements, allergens and nutrition, animal welfare and other raw material responsible sourcing policies.I am passionate about F&B procurement with a strong growth mindset, always seeking to drive continuous improvement in strategy, policy, and ways of working. I embrace change and enjoy working in fast paced challenging environments. I able to build strong relationships across stakeholders to Exco level and thrive operating in cross functional matrix structures.
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