Richard Hayes

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Head of Supply Chain at EDF (UK)

Greater Cardiff Area, United Kingdom

Overview

Richard Hayes is the Head of Supply Chain for EDF Nuclear Operations, where he focuses on driving performance and cost savings through an inclusive culture. He has extensive experience in the construction and regulated utilities sectors, having previously managed procurement expenditures of £500m annually at Welsh Water. He holds an MSc in Strategic Procurement Management.

Richard is committed to ethical practices, actively supporting anti-slavery initiatives within supply chains. He is engaged in his professional community as a committee member for the CIPS South Wales Branch and shows support for charitable causes, including childrens hospices like Tŷ Hafan.

He has shared insights on how creating a culture of inclusivity at EDF has led to both increased team engagement and substantial cost savings.

Personality Overview

Friendly But Slow

ROI Driven

Curious But Skeptical

They typically tend to be late adopters even when they seem friendly and excited about what you have to sell  They are often friendly and nice, but can sometimes suprise you with their piercing questions  They are unlikely to ever become strong champions even when the conversations are going well; you should focus on cultivating other champions

Topics They Care About

Inclusive Leadership
Champions creating an inclusive team culture as a key driver for engagement and achieving substantial cost savings within his supply chain function at EDF.
Ethical Supply Chains
Actively promotes supply chain transparency and has worked with organizations like Slave-Free Alliance to combat modern slavery.
Supply Chain Resilience
Focuses on creating value and managing resilience in the delivery of significant, high-value frameworks and contracts in the utilities and construction sectors.

Media Appearances

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Work History

4-2023
Head of Supply Chain at EDF (UK)
10-2017 - 3-2023
Head of Procurement at Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
1-2011 - 11-2017
Procurement Manager at Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
12-2006 - 1-2011
M&E Category Manager at Carillion PLC
5-2004 - 12-2006
Procurement Manager (Utilities) at AMEC

Education

2000 - 2003
MSc Strategic Procurement Management from University of South Wales

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Insights For Selling To Richard

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them questions to understand their needs better while staying affable
  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship
  • Focus on immediate action-items rather than the larger goals

DONT's

  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘you will just love it’ etc.
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Don't ask them to move fast, let them take their time and digest all the information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Richard is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Richard

  • They are likely to give you a clear answer without taking you around in circles. However, if you share a good relationship, they might not be so forthcoming.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Richard move?

  • They like to perform full analysis and can take time to make any decision.
  • Can Richard take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Richard

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