Ben Slade
Head of Procurement,
Babcock
Ben Slade
Head of Procurement,
Babcock
AI will be essential in optimal supply planning, and increasing automation throughout the end to end procurement and supply chain process will enable the function to act more strategically and increase overall value delivery for organisations.
Ben leads procurement at Babcock International Group, overseeing a £650m annual spend across the Land Sector. His leadership has been instrumental in transforming the Procurement and Supply Chain function, increasing contract coverage by 50% and savings delivery by 60%. Ben’s strategic sourcing expertise enabled annual savings from £6m to £15m within two years.
Starting his journey on Babcock’s Commercial Graduate Scheme, Ben quickly rose through the ranks, earning the Future Leader Award in 2016. He led P&SC initiatives for key bids in emergency services, defence, and national infrastructure, designing winning supply chain solutions. Now, as Head of Procurement for Future Business, Ben continues to drive growth across Babcock’s diverse sectors.
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