Laura Simmonds

Head of Procurement Planning, Operations and Centres of Excellence @WPP

Maidenhead, GB
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WORK HISTORY

Mar 2023 — Present

Head of Procurement Planning, Operations and Centres of Excellence @WPP

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London, GB

Led global transformation of procurement into a strategic commercial function aligned to business growth.Designed and implemented a global Source-to-Contract strategy, from business case to digital roll-out.Defined and delivered the procurement AI, digital, data, and process excellence roadmap.Directed insights and analytics across indirect global spend, unlocking opportunities and driving value.Developed and delivered multi-year ESG and risk strategies, improving EcoVadis and CDP scores.

EDUCATION

2019 — 2019

University of Cambridge

Sustainability for Business Leaders

2000 — 2003

Buckinghamshire New University

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

2004 — 2005

ECBM - European College of Business and Management

Postgrad. Management

SKILLS

Six SigmaProduct LaunchCross-Functional Team LeadershipSapChange ManagementProgram ManagementPeople ManagementProject ExecutionLean ManufacturingPmbokSupply ManagementKaizenGanttManufacturingCost Reduction InitiativesFmcgChange InitiativesStrategic PlanningCritical Chain Project ManagementProject PlanningSupply ChainCorporate CommunicationsBusiness Transformation ProgrammesCpm SchedulingProduct LaunchesProject CoordinationTrainingCustomer InsightGovernanceBusiness Process ImprovementProject Portfolio ManagementMs ProjectProject FacilitationBusiness TransformationLarge Scale Change ManagementProduct DevelopmentUsability TestingStakeholder ManagementWorkshop FacilitationPmo

ABOUT LAURA SIMMONDS

Energetic leader with 15+ years’ global experience transforming procurement functions…

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