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Michael Rumboll MCIPS

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Head of Procurement at PORTSMOUTH WATER LIMITED
📍 Greater Brighton and Hove Area, United Kingdom

Michael is an experienced procurement leader with an engineering background from The University of Manchester and an 18-year history in the utilities industry. As Head of Procurement at Portsmouth Water, he leads strategic initiatives and manages significant spend, focusing on delivering innovative value. He is also a Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (MCIPS).

He has a demonstrated passion for social responsibility within supply chains, particularly in addressing and combating modern slavery. This interest is reflected in his support for cross-industry initiatives aimed at tackling these critical ethical issues in the utilities sector.

He is an active supporter of Utilities Against Slavery, an initiative to combat modern slavery within the industry.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Head of Procurement
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Brighton and Hove Area, United Kingdom
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Ethical Procurement
Demonstrates a clear interest in social responsibility through his support for the Utilities Against Slavery initiative, which aims to eradicate modern slavery from supply chains.
Procurement Transformation
His career shows a progression from tactical project delivery to strategic leadership, focusing on innovative strategies and leveraging technology to shape procurement functions.
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Career

Work history

1-2020
Head of Procurement
PORTSMOUTH WATER LIMITED
11-2016 - 8-2019
Head of Procurement Services
Southern Water
1-2015 - 11-2016
Procurement Governance & Practice Manager
Southern Water
4-2012 - 12-2014
Supply Chain Manager
Southern Water
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Education
1996 - 2000
MEng
The University of Manchester
1990 - 1995
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Charterhouse School
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