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Laura McMain MCIPS MSc

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Procurement Manager Sourcing at NWG (Northumbrian Water Group)
📍 United Kingdom

Laura McMain is an experienced Procurement Manager at Northumbrian Water Group, specializing in strategic sourcing. With a Masters degree and an MCIPS qualification, she manages diverse categories including professional services, facilities, and corporate procurement, and has been with the company in various procurement roles for a significant period.

Outside of her primary role, Laura is deeply invested in her professions community. She serves as a CIPS Examiner and has held the position of Branch Chair for the CIPS Northumbria Branch, demonstrating a strong commitment to upholding professional standards and mentoring others in the field.

In 2018, she was part of the team that won the CIPS award for Best Contribution to Corporate Responsibility.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Procurement Manager Sourcing
Job Level
Middle
Location
United Kingdom
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Strategic Sourcing
Her current and past roles focus on managing the end-to-end strategic sourcing process across numerous business-critical categories like IT, HR, and professional services.
Corporate Responsibility
Was a key member of the Northumbrian Water team that won the 2018 CIPS Supply Management Award for "Best Contribution to Corporate Responsibility".
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Career

Work history

4-2025
Procurement Manager Sourcing
NWG (Northumbrian Water Group)
3-2024 - 4-2025
Interim Procurement Manager - Opex
NWG (Northumbrian Water Group)
11-2015
CIPS Examiner
CIPS
8-2012 - 1-2018
Branch chair
CIPS Northumbria Branch
3-2009 - 3-2024
Procurement Category Manager
NWG (Northumbrian Water Group)
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Education
2013 - 2015
Master’s Degree
University of South Wales
2006 - 2011
MCIPS - Examination Route
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
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