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Josephine Willmott MCIPS (Chartered)

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Head of Procurement Excellence at Biffa
📍 Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

Josephine is the Head of Procurement Excellence at Biffa, a Chartered procurement professional skilled in strategic sourcing, negotiation, and supplier relationship management. She leads her team on a transformation journey, focusing on delivering significant value and cost benefits to the business.

She led an innovative project to convert waste ash into a valuable asset, which was shortlisted for a CIPS Supply Chain Management Award in 2019.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Head of Procurement Excellence
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom
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Procurement Transformation
She frequently posts about Biffa's procurement "transformation journey, " which has involved doubling the team size, restructuring, and implementing new strategies.
Team Leadership
As a member of the Procurement Leadership Team, she is actively recruiting to expand her department, from graduate roles to strategic positions.
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Career

Work history

3-2023
Head of Procurement Excellence
Biffa
2-2018 - 3-2023
Category Manager
SUEZ
1-2015 - 1-2018
Technical Procurement Officer
SUEZ
7-2011 - 1-2015
Buyer
Northgate Vehicle Hire
9-2009 - 7-2011
Partnership & Provisions Co-Ordinator
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Education
2009 - 2013
Bachelor's degree
CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
1990 - 1995
GCSE
Billingham Campus School
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