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Philip Hicks FCIPS

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Head of Procurement and Supply Chain Partnerships at NWG (Northumbrian Water Group)
📍 Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Philip is a results-driven commercial and procurement leader with a career path from apprentice to senior director at Northumbrian Water Group. He specializes in transforming teams, managing high-value projects, and delivering sustainable, win-win solutions. Colleagues describe him as an adept leader and a calm voice of reason, holding an MSc from Northumbria University and FCIPS certification.

Outside of work, Philip is passionate about sustainability and new technology, demonstrated by his enthusiastic switch to an electric vehicle. He actively uses his network to support causes he cares about, such as promoting mental health awareness in the construction industry, and enjoys sharing personal milestones with his connections.

Unique fact: Philip successfully progressed in his career from an apprentice to a Managing Director within the same organization.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Head of Procurement and Supply Chain Partnerships
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
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Procurement Transformation
He has a track record of leading award-winning, 'ground-up' transformations of procurement functions at both Formica Group Europe and Northumbrian Water Group.
Supply Chain Strategy
Designed and is delivering the supply chain strategy for Northumbrian Water Group's planned £3. 6bn capital investment for the 2025-2030 period.
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Career

Work history

2-2026
Head of Procurement and Supply Chain Partnerships
NWG (Northumbrian Water Group)
3-2023 - 2-2026
Head of Capital Delivery
NWG (Northumbrian Water Group)
3-2023 - 2-2026
Managing Director (MD) Living Water Enterprise
NWG (Northumbrian Water Group)
5-2020 - 4-2023
Group Head of Procurement
NWG (Northumbrian Water Group)
8-2016 - 5-2020
European Procurement Director
Formica Group Europe
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Education
2008 - 2010
MSc
Northumbria University
2003 - 2006
BA(Hons)
University of Sunderland
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