Gillian Charnley MCIPS in

Gillian Charnley MCIPS

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Head of Procurement at Biffa
📍 Accrington, England, United Kingdom

Gillian is the Head of Procurement at Biffa, bringing extensive experience from the outsourcing industry. With a background in transformation, negotiation, and category management from roles at JLL and Heathrow Airport, she is a strong consulting professional holding an MCIPS certification.

She is passionate about sustainability and advancing female professionals within the waste management sector. Gillian actively participates in industry events to stay at the forefront of innovation, such as celebrating the opening of new sustainable energy facilities.

She recently attended the opening of the world’s largest state-of-the-art residual waste energy generator.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Head of Procurement
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Accrington, England, United Kingdom
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Sustainable Procurement
Her role involves driving Biffa's sustainability strategy, and she actively attends events for innovative projects like new energy-from-waste power stations.
Women in Waste
She proudly attended a "Women in Waste" industry event, signaling her support for advancing female professionals in the sector.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
Head of Procurement
Biffa
10-2022 - 7-2025
Group Client Sourcing Director
JLL
10-2020 - 10-2022
Client Sourcing Director
JLL
6-2019 - 9-2020
Interim Supply Chain Director
JLL
1-2019 - 6-2019
Senior Procurement Consultant
HEATHROW AIRPORT LIMITED
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Education
MCIPS
CIPS
Post Graduate Diploma
Post Graduate Diploma
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