Tep (Terence) Crowder

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DISC Type : i

Head of Procurement - Water and Group at Thames Water

Maidenhead, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Tep Crowder is the Head of Procurement at Thames Water, bringing over 37 years of versatile experience. His expertise spans indirect, direct, and revenue procurement across four FTSE 100 companies, complemented by strong skills in strategy, people management, and cost awareness.

Described by colleagues as an energizing, hardworking, and professional team player, Tep is known for his focus on the bigger strategic picture. He is passionate about creating a positive work environment, stating he "absolutely loves" his current role and encourages others to join his great team.

His procurement experience is uniquely diverse, covering sectors from Facilities Management and IT to Manufactured Products and Travel Insurance.

Personality Overview

Amiable & Agreeable

Non-Confrontational

Optimistic

They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word.  They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Procurement Strategy
A core skill developed over 37 years, covering diverse areas like third-party contractors, professional services, and manufactured goods across multiple global companies.
People Management
Has over two decades of experience managing people and expresses a strong commitment to building a positive and effective team environment at Thames Water.
Stakeholder Management
Identifies stakeholder engagement as a key skill and a critical component for success in his procurement roles, particularly with third-party contractors.

Media Appearances

Tep has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2025
Head of Procurement - Water and Group at Thames Water
7-2023 - 2-2026
Senior Procurement Manager at Thames Water
6-2013 - 2-2024
Procurement Manager at Centrica
5-2012 - 6-2013
Procurement Manager at gategroup
6-2011 - 12-2011
Procurement Manager at New Look

Education

Education details unavailable from Ernest Bailey Grammar School

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Exp : 30 Location : Maidenhead, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Head of Procurement - Water and Group at Thames Water
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Insights For Selling To Tep (Terence)

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience
  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee

DONT's

  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow
  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tep (Terence) is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tep (Terence)

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tep (Terence) move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Tep (Terence) take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Tep (Terence)

Personality Compatibility


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