Paul Adams

Results-driven Senior Procurement Professional with extensive experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain management, and project procurement delivery. Recognised for combining commercial acumen with strong stakeholder engagement skills to achieve sustainable business outcomes. Demonstrated success in managing procurement risk, developing supplier partnerships, and executing tactical supply chain strategies that consistently deliver cost, quality, and performance objectives across the full procurement lifecycle

Procurement Delivery Lead - BAE Systems Land UK

(2019-01)

• Lead and develop a team of procurement professionals, providing coaching, mentoring, performance management, and career development support.
• Manage & accountability for 27 suppliers with annual commodity spend exceeding £15 million.
• Establish, monitor, and report procurement objectives and KPIs, acting as the primary escalation point for procurement-related issues.
• Lead cross-functional teams supporting business-critical projects and strategic initiatives.
• Drive improvements across key performance measures including supplier delivery, cost reduction, quality enhancement, and continuity of supply.
• Lead supplier selection, commercial negotiations, cost analysis, and contract management activities supporting new business bids and tenders.
• Serve as the focal point for supplier risk management, implementing mitigation plans to address supply chain risk, obsolescence, and business continuity challenges.
• Build collaborative relationships with suppliers and stakeholders to support strategic sourcing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Procurement Category Lead - BAE Systems Land UK

(2012-01 - 2018-12)

• Led procurement activity across three Munitions sites, developing and implementing category strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Managed and developed procurement teams, creating a high-performance culture focused on delivery, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Directed supplier relationship and performance management programmes to improve quality, cost, delivery, and service levels.
• Identified and mitigated commercial, operational, and supply chain risks while ensuring governance and regulatory compliance.
• Provided commercial analysis, market intelligence, and category planning to support strategic business decisions.
• Collaborated with senior stakeholders to align procurement activities with business priorities and KPI targets.
• Championing best-practice procurement processes and governance frameworks across the organisation.

Subcontracts Manager - Commodity Management - BAE Systems Land UK

(2005-01 - 2011-12)

• Developed and implemented category management strategies supporting business and procurement objectives.
• Selected to participate in a joint Munitions and Vehicles procurement team to identify cross-business sourcing synergies.
• Managed strategic subcontract supplier relationships, driving improvements in cost, quality, delivery, and supply resilience.
• Led cross-functional teams delivering cost reduction initiatives through the Challenge 20 programme.
• Designed and implemented the Request for Materials Pricing (RFMP) process to support competitive sourcing and bid activities.
• Established KPI-driven supplier performance management processes to maintain flexible and resilient supply chains.

Senior Procurement Professional - BAE Systems Land UK

(2002-05 - 2004-12)

• Managed QinetiQ Range procurement activities and associated subcontractor relationships.
• Led continuous improvement initiatives focused on procurement processes, systems, and data integrity.
• Ensured compliance with governance, planning, and risk management requirements.
• Coordinated business planning and reporting activities to maintain aligned schedules and stakeholder engagement.

Commodity Group Buyer - JCB Excavators Ltd

(1995-01 - 2002-03)

• Managed commodity procurement and scheduling activities within a highly customer-focused manufacturing environment.
• Ensured uninterrupted supply for production requirements, stock replenishment, and Vehicle Off Road (VOR) demands.
• Worked closely with Engineering, Customer Service, and Supplier Quality Assurance teams to deliver commercial and operational objectives.
• Managed procurement activities supporting bespoke machine builds and low-volume customer orders.
• Led sourcing and internationalisation activities for fabrication and casting components.
• Delivered cost reductions through strategic sourcing, supplier rationalisation, commodity management, and e-auction initiatives.
• Supported successful new product introductions through effective supplier engagement and supply chain readiness planning.
• Developed strategic supplier relationships focused on quality improvement, delivery performance, and total cost reduction.

Postgraduate Certificate in Purchasing and Supply - Purchasing and Supply

Postgraduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supply - Purchasing and Supply

MSc - Business Management