James Povey (Mcips) is a Head of Procurement at Meel Group. He possess expertise in procurement, negotiation, contract management, contract negotiation, supply management and 25 more skills. Colleagues describe him as "James is a timely professional and team playing gentleman, one of the old school, and a thoroughly conscientious industrious grafter!", "Working with James on the prestigious £600m Manchester Airport Transformation T2 project was an absolute pleasure. Jim is one of the few ever decreasing true “Team Players” who although even under huge pressure of such a fast track project, was always approachable and there to help and support and most importantly laugh with. His approach to his role was always ethical and morally correct, when the time came to address any developing issues in the supply chain process. In my working life, I have a “dream team” of select people I have worked with over the years, hoping that one day we would be able to work together again and smash the construction industries biggest problematic projects! One day James, I hope…..", and "I worked with Jim on the procurement for the various pacakes for all phases of the YGC project. I had started with CHt on the scheme and found Jim very helpful in establishing knowledge of company procurement process and systems. Throughout my time at YGC Jim has had a focussed approach to delivering the packages in line with the key targets"