Lee Burness
Procurement Manager,
Welland Medical
Lee Burness
Procurement Manager,
Welland Medical
From automating tactical workloads to freeing up resource in teams, analysing insights in seconds and complimenting supply chain strategies, AI will prove to be a game changer in this space.
Lee leads procurement at a medical device company, balancing the critical demands of uninterrupted manufacturing with a strong commitment to sustainability. He has transformed the procurement function from a process-driven to a service-led approach, ensuring procurement now plays a strategic role within the business.
Lee is an MCIPS-qualified procurement professional with extensive experience across Healthcare, Aviation, and Automotive, specializing in direct materials within manufacturing. Under his leadership, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) activities have enabled collaborative, win-win partnerships that drive shared growth and continuous improvement. He has also spearheaded efforts to reduce the environmental impact of the supply chain, ensuring all manufacturing waste is diverted from landfills to recycling centres across the UK.
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