As Procurement Director for Balfour Beatty's UK Construction Services, a £1.4 billion revenue p.a. business, I lead a high-performing team of 50 procurement professionals and report directly into the Group Chief Procurement Officer. I lead my team to deliver strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationship management across our extensive supply chain.I ensure the function is focussed on driving sustainable value through responsible procurement of labour, materials and subcontractors. I lead initiatives to reduce embedded carbon and waste as well as enhancing social impact and reducing the risk of modern slavery in our supply chain.By aligning the function's activity with broader business objectives, I ensure that the team contributes significantly to Balfour Beatty's success.