Maggie Jones

Highly accomplished procurement and supply chain leader with over 25 years of experience delivering commercial value across global organisations in both private equity and FTSE environments. Proven track record of driving strategic procurement transformation, achieving substantial cost savings, and aligning supplier performance with organisational objectives. Combines deep functional expertise with strong leadership capability to deliver sustainable, value-led outcomes.

Key Strengths

• Strategic Procurement – Leading large-scale procurement transformation and supplier optimisation.
• Commercial Negotiation & Contracting – Delivering value through complex negotiations and outsourcing arrangements.
• Spend Analytics & Cost Optimisation – Driving measurable savings through data-led insight and modelling.
• Supply Chain & Operating Model Design – Aligning procurement structures to business strategy.
• Private Equity Value Creation – Delivering significant savings aligned to investor expectations.
• Leadership & Capability Building – Leading and developing high-performing global teams.
• Programme Delivery – Managing multi-year, high-value procurement transformation initiatives.

Career Highlights

Senior Consultant – Strategy & Strategic Procurement, Atlantic Cedar Ltd (2005–Present)

• Led strategic procurement engagements across public and private sector clients.
• Delivered substantial cost savings and value creation programmes.
• Supported procurement transformation, capability development, and P2P design.

Global Head of Indirect Procurement, Allied Domecq (2002–2005)

• Held global responsibility for indirect spend and supplier performance.
• Led global teams to achieve annual savings and optimise supply base value.

Contracts & Negotiations Manager, IBM (2000–2002)

• Led complex contractual negotiations for large outsourcing agreements.
• Managed commercial relationships with major enterprise clients.

Business Development Manager, Vertex (2000–2002)

• Designed and negotiated internal outsourcing agreements.
• Developed pricing models and service frameworks for IT services.

Career Achievements

• Achieved £10m savings in early procurement transformation initiatives.
• Delivered programmes generating over £70m in savings across engagements.

Credentials

• Core Expertise: Procurement Strategy, Spend Analytics, Cost Optimisation, Supplier Management.
• Functional Capabilities: Commercial Negotiation, P2P Transformation, Procurement Operating Models.
• Leadership Experience: Global team leadership, stakeholder engagement, capability development.
• Industry Exposure: Utilities, Financial Services, FMCG, Government and Consulting environments.

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