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Ian Holcroft FCIPS

Observer · DISC type ci
Procurement Director at J. Murphy & Sons Limited
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Ian Holcroft is a procurement executive with over 30 years of experience in the construction industry, currently serving as the Procurement Director for J. Murphy & Sons. He has a history of leading procurement transformation, including building the function from scratch for Laing ORourke in Australia and overhauling the department at Murphy.

He is a strong advocate for taking on challenges that are outside of ones comfort zone, a principle that has guided his career decisions, such as his move to Australia. Ian also holds a directorship at a rugby union football club, indicating a personal passion for the sport.

Unique fact: Ian was entrusted to move to Australia to establish and lead the entire procurement and supply chain function from a greenfield state for Laing ORourke.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Procurement Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Ian shows up

Curious
Example Seeker
Assertive

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation. They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.

Priorities

Topics Ian cares about

Supply Chain Partnerships
Heavily emphasizes a "one team" approach, viewing the supply chain as an extension of the Murphy family and celebrating their success through annual awards.
Procurement Transformation
Has a track record of rebuilding procurement functions, having been hired at Murphy to transform the department's poor reputation into a strategic asset for the business.
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Career

Work history

11-2017
Procurement Director
J. Murphy & Sons Limited
9-2015 - 11-2017
Head Of Procurement
Laing O'Rourke
1-2012 - 9-2015
Head of Procurement Australia
Laing O'Rourke
Head of Procurement Europe
Laing O'Rourke
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Media appearances

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Education
1984 - 1987
Education details unavailable
University of Bradford
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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