Steve Kirk
Chief Procurement Officer | Vice President Global Procurement | Transformation and Operational Excellence Specialist
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Global Chief Procurement Officer / Vice President Global Procurement with 25 years+ cost management track record. Experience within Financial Services, Automotive, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Utilities/Nuclear, Consumer Goods sectors and various roles in Consulting. Skilled in Procurement Transformation, Global Sourcing, Business Process Improvement, and Cross-functional Team Leadership. Results focussed and hands on Leader capable of operating in fast paced turnaround and Private Equity environments. 6 sigma black belt with a BSc focused in Materials Engineering and Business Studies from Loughborough University.
Career Timeline
- CatalentCurrentSep 2020–Present· 6 yrs
- Chief People Officer, GlobalCurrentNov 2021–Present
- Director, Global ProcurementSep 2020–Nov 2021
- 2018–Apr 2021· 3 yrs 3 mos
- Managing Director2018–Apr 2021
- Oct 2016–2018· 1 yr 3 mos
- Global Chief Procurement OfficerOct 2016–2018
- Sep 2011–Sep 2017· 6 yrs
- Director, Global SourcingSep 2011–Sep 2017
- Jun 2009–Sep 2011· 2 yrs 3 mos
- Global Category Leader, Construction and EquipmentJun 2009–Sep 2011
- Oct 2007–Jun 2009· 1 yr 8 mos
- Head, IT ProcurementOct 2007–Jun 2009
- 2005–2007· 2 yrs
- Procurement Consultant2005–2007
- 1997–2005· 8 yrs
- Manager, Purchasing1997–2005
Education
BSc
Materials Engineering and Business Studies
Loughborough University