Category Archives: Careers

Laing O’Rourke’s supply chain chief quits

Roger Seshan has left the construction firm to pursue opportunities in the power sector.

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CombineNet appoints Brett Cornell to lead sourcing

The e-procurement provider has hired the former Johnson & Johnson packaging procurement chief as vice president of strategic sourcing.

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Co-op Food appoints first supply chain director

Mark Hale has been appointed as the group’s first supply chain director, responsible for supply chain and logistics operations at the retailer as part of an executive reshuffle.

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Government provides extra cash to boost supply chain skills

A further £90 million of additional funding has been provided to a scheme to combat a shortage of skills in the UK supply chain.

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Chevron appoints Maria Lindenberg as chief procurement officer

Lindenberg will replace Leo Lonergan who is retiring after 36 years at the oil and gas company.

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East Anglia suffers supply chain skills shortage

Rising demand, more workers approaching retirement and a “stay put” culture has led to a scarcity of skilled supply chain professionals in the region.

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WSH appoints Andy Milner as procurement director

The former Pizza Express supply chain chief will be responsible for managing the catering and restaurant business’ multimillion-pound purchasing spend.

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Businesses ‘too scared’ to make the wrong hire in procurement

Worries over appointing the wrong person are holding back permanent appointments in the job market, but CPOs are urged to take “calculated risks” to support their company.

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General Motors appoints Grace Lieblin as CPO

The automotive manufacturer has selected Grace Lieblin, the managing director of the company’s Brazilian operation, to replace Bob Socia as vice president of global purchasing and supply chain.

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Steve Morgan to join Ministry of Defence procurement

The former capital director at BAA is to take up a role in the commercial function at Defence Equipment & Support in January.

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