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Brent Harkins

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Head of Procurement & Ops Support at Wales & West Utilities
📍 Coedkernew, Wales, United Kingdom

Brent Harkins is the Head of Procurement & Ops Support at Wales & West Utilities, specializing in supply chain management, contract negotiation, and e-Procurement. A certified MCIPS professional, he leads diverse teams including facilities, transport, business continuity, and depot construction, driving operational excellence.

People who have worked with Brent describe him as knowledgeable, pragmatic, and highly effective at resolving complex issues. He is recognized for his ability to get things done well, even in challenging circumstances.

His procurement team was named "Procurement Team of the Year" at the 2016 GO Awards in Wales.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Head of Procurement & Ops Support
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Coedkernew, Wales, United Kingdom
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Priorities

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Strategic Procurement
His entire career is focused on procurement, category management, and contract negotiation, with a specialty in supplier management and driving value.
Operational Leadership
He manages a wide range of teams beyond procurement, including Facilities, Transport, Workshops, and Physical Security, indicating a focus on broad operational support.
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Career

Work history

1-2021
Head of Procurement & Ops Support
Wales & West Utilities
7-2018 - 1-2021
Head of Procurement & Property
Wales & West Utilities
1-2011 - 7-2018
Head of Procurement
Wales & West Utilities
9-2006 - 7-2010
GM Procurement and Consulting
GSB Supplycorp
3-2005 - 10-2006
Procurement Manager
United Utilities
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Brent Harkins - Wales & West Utilities - The Org. Featured in The Org
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Education
2012 - 2013
MCIPS
The University of Glamorgan
1994 - 1998
BSC (Hons)
Victoria University of Wellington
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