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Richard Hayes

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Head of Supply Chain at EDF (UK)
📍 Greater Cardiff Area, United Kingdom

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.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Head of Supply Chain
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Cardiff Area, United Kingdom
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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.
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Career

Work history

4-2023
Head of Supply Chain
EDF (UK)
10-2017 - 3-2023
Head of Procurement
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
1-2011 - 11-2017
Procurement Manager
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
12-2006 - 1-2011
M&E Category Manager
Carillion PLC
5-2004 - 12-2006
Procurement Manager (Utilities)
AMEC
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Education
2000 - 2003
MSc Strategic Procurement Management
University of South Wales
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