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Kevin Smith (MCIPS)

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Category Manager at Southern Water
📍 United Kingdom

Kevin is a strategic procurement leader with 15 years of experience managing complex, high-value projects across defence, IT, renewable energy, and infrastructure. A Loughborough University graduate, he founded Procurement 101 Ltd to provide specialized training for public sector professionals. Colleagues and clients describe him as a committed, passionate, and people-oriented leader.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Kevin has demonstrated a strong commitment to community and experience improvement, notably through his dedicated involvement with various student committees during his university years. He has a keen interest in the practical applications of emerging technologies and how they shape professional development.

He received an Outstanding Achievement award from the Minister for Defence Procurement for delivering a major project a full year ahead of schedule.

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Experience
6 Years
Current Role
Category Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
United Kingdom
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AI in Procurement
He actively discusses how AI is impacting procurement training and processes and has mentioned using AI tools like Claude to assist with his work.
Supplier Collaboration
He expresses a strong appreciation for the insights and generosity of suppliers during the RFI process, believing it leads to more effective procurement outcomes.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Category Manager
Southern Water
8-2025
Founder and Managing Director
Procurement 101 Ltd
1-2025 - 10-2025
Managing Director
Click Procurement
8-2023 - 12-2024
Associate Director - Procurement
Mace
5-2019 - 8-2023
Associate Director
Turner & Townsend
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Education
2005 - 2008
BSc
Loughborough University
2000 - 2002
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Queen Elizabeth 6th Form College
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