David Jones

Indirect and IT procurement leader at John Lewis PLC

Reading, United Kingdom

I am a dynamic and target driven MCIPS qualified procurement leader with a high success rate in driving ambitious procurement strategies for leading global organisations e.g. John Lewis, Waitrose, Thames Water, Efficio, Yell and Vodafone.

I have the proven ability to move to any industry and size, bringing my experience from a range of sectors such as telecoms, retail, media, consultancy and utilities.

I have led teams delivering multi year commercial strategies in all areas of indirect spend including IT, Marketing, HR, property, professional services, travel (covering several hundred million pounds of spend). My passion is technology procurement as I love the pace of change and constant innovation.

I have a track record of engaging teams and improving delivery performance. I am experienced in working at board level - providing leadership, clear commercial strategy, and collaboration - as well as on a global scale

Specialities
>Building strategic category plans to address hundreds of millions of spend
>IT / technology sourcing including : outsourcing, managed services, software, hardware, professional services, implementation, EUC and telecoms
>Indirect procurement including : HR, FM, marketing, travel, consultancy, property and professional services.
>Category management
>Building pragmatic policies, systems and processes
>Risk management and governance
>Team and function development
>Major deal negotiation (advanced GAP training)
>Outsourcing and offshoring
>Contracts + terms and conditions
>Dispute resolution
>Supplier relationship management frameworks
>GDPR, data protection and compliance
>Systems including Coupa end to end implementation

Outside of work I love family life ferrying my kids to various activities. I am the treasurer of a local charity which is focussed on saving tiny lives. I also volunteer at Beavers, enjoy exercising and seeing friends.

Always interested in expanding my network - please do send me an invite.

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John Lewis PLC

Indirect and IT procurement leader

Company Type: Company

Business Unit: Procurement

Theatre: UK

Minimum Project Size: Undisclosed

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Number of Employees: Undisclosed

Company Founded Date: Undisclosed

Media Experience: None

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Analytics

Big Data

Change Management

COVID19

Digital Transformation 30.25

Emerging Technology

ERP

Leadership 30.11

Legal and IP

Management 30.05

Procurement 33.02

Retail 30.09

Supply Chain 32.76

Sustainability 31.01

Health and Wellness 30.08

Startups 30.23

Blockchain 30.31

CSR 32.94

Risk Management 30.12

Business Strategy 30.39

Future of Work 30.34

Industry Experience

Consumer Products

High Tech & Electronics

Media

Other

Retail

Telecommunications

Utilities

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18 Article/Blogs

First 90 days in a Procurement Role
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Indirect and IT procurement leader at John Lewis PLC

Reading, United Kingdom

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