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Richard Hayes FCIPS

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

Richard is the Head of Supply Chain for EDFs Nuclear Operations, specializing in supply chain transformation for the construction, utilities, and nuclear sectors. He holds an MSc in Strategic Procurement Management and has a proven track record of building high-performing teams and delivering operational impact.

He is an active member of the professional procurement community, frequently engaging with the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) by speaking at conferences and attending events. Richard also shows support for charitable causes, including Tŷ Hafan, a Welsh childrens hospice.

Richard has specialist expertise in fostering an inclusive leadership culture within his teams.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Head of Supply Chain
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Cardiff Area, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Richard shows up

Value Driven
Example Seeker
Curious

They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Priorities

Topics Richard cares about

Supply Chain Resilience
A core focus of his professional expertise, emphasizing risk management, business continuity, and ethical assurance in critical infrastructure sectors like nuclear and utilities.
Inclusive Leadership
He identifies this as a specialist area of expertise, indicating a commitment to building strong, diverse, and high-performing teams.
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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
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2000 - 2003
MSc Strategic Procurement Management
University of South Wales
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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