Lee Pociecha

Senior Procurement Manager @Three Uk

Reading, GB

Promoted in 2023 to lead high-value, high-risk procurement and commercial programmes critical to organisational strategy, regulatory compliance, and long-term value creation. Act as a commercial authority across complex governance environments, accountable for procurement strategy, executive alignment, and board-level outcomes.Provide leadership through influence, setting procurement direction, leading cross-functional teams, and acting as the primary commercial escalation point. Trusted to manage complex stakeholder landscapes, including executive leadership, boards, regulators, and multiple shareholder groups.Key contributions include:• Data Core Network (a large figure in the hundreds of millions / 5-year term): Defined and executed procurement strategy for a new core network supporting data growth, security, and TSR compliance. Led negotiations and contract structuring while aligning network, security, legal, and senior leadership.• VodafoneThree RAN Hardware & Services (>£2bn / 8-year term): Commercial lead on the UK’s largest RAN procurement, delivered under regulatory and merger scrutiny. Led parallel negotiations with two suppliers in six months, navigated approvals across shareholder groups, and acted as executive escalation point. Delivered c.10% savings, improved commercial terms, and enabled a revised delivery model supporting CMA and Ofcom commitments.Operate with a Head-of-Function mindset, balancing commercial rigour, risk management, and strategic outcomes. Recognised for shaping procurement strategy at scale, leading mission-critical negotiations, and delivering value in complex, regulated environments.

Loughborough University

2:1, Engineering Physics