Alison Bevan MCIPS

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Head of Procurement - Infrastructure and Operations at Anglian Water Services

Great Gonerby, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Alison Bevan is a Chartered procurement professional and the Head of Procurement for Infrastructure and Operations at Anglian Water. A graduate of the University of Nottingham, she leads the strategy for major capital projects, including the upcoming £9 billion investment for the 2025-2030 AMP8 cycle. Colleagues describe her as a "consummate professional. "

Alison is leading the procurement process for Anglian Waters largest-ever investment programme, shaping critical infrastructure for the next decade.

Personality Overview

Achievment Oriented

Fast Adopter

Generous

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.  They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Topics They Care About

Sustainable Procurement
She leads Anglian Water's sustainable procurement strategy and has presented on bringing sustainability into the supply chain.
Major Infrastructure Investment
Manages procurement for a record £9 billion capital investment programme (AMP8) focused on environmental enhancements and climate resilience.
Purpose-Driven Partnerships
Emphasizes contracting with suppliers who share Anglian Water's purpose-driven values to increase social and environmental value.

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Work History

3-2025
Head of Procurement - Infrastructure and Operations at Anglian Water Services
8-2023 - 3-2025
Major Infrastructure Procurement Manager at Anglian Water Services
11-2021 - 9-2023
AMP8 Alliances Programme Lead at Anglian Water Services
12-2018 - 12-2021
Communications Officer at CIPS Peterborough and Cambridge Branch
10-2016 - 4-2017
Category Manager - General Services at Aggregate Industries UK

Education

2011 - 2013
Post Graduate Diploma from University of Nottingham
2004 - 2009
Graduate Diploma from CIPS

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Insights For Selling To Alison

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally
  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation

DONT's

  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Alison is

  • Product value plays a big role, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Alison

  • If they do not firmly believe in you, they will refuse without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Alison move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Alison take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Alison

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