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Sarah Laurie

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Head of Source to Contact Efficiency and Performance at SSE plc
📍 Greater Portsmouth Area, United Kingdom

A supply chain professional with over 20 years of experience, Sarah currently leads Source to Contact Efficiency and Performance at SSE plc. She has deep expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, and data strategy, underpinned by an MCIPS qualification. Colleagues describe her as collaborative, organized, and a top contributor.

Sarah is passionate about continuous learning, particularly in the data field. She recently completed a course on communicating data insights and attended the Big Data LDN conference, where she networked with the Women in Data community and even purchased a new book on the subject.

Unique Fact: She is focused on leveraging data storytelling to drive impactful decisions and inspire action within her organization.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Head of Source to Contact Efficiency and Performance
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Portsmouth Area, United Kingdom
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Procurement Digitalization
Her recent roles focus on data strategy and management to support procurement's digital ambitions, indicating a strong interest in modernizing procurement processes.
Data Storytelling
Recently completed a DataCamp course on "Communicating Data Insights" to sharpen her skills in data storytelling and making informed decisions.
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Career

Work history

5-2025
Head of Source to Contact Efficiency and Performance
SSE plc
12-2022 - 5-2025
Head of Procurement Efficiency and Data Management
SSE plc
9-2019 - 12-2022
Procurement Operations Manager
SSE plc
1-2014 - 8-2018
Procurement Lead: EMEA Travel Agency, OBT. Cognitive Analytics Dashboard Lead
IBM United Kingdom Limited
6-2012 - 12-2013
Business Services Team Lead
IBM United Kingdom Limied
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Education
2000 - 2002
M CIPS
Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply
1994 - 1998
BA International Business
Solent University
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