Nigel Crawford Mcips
About Nigel Crawford Mcips
Nigel Crawford Mcips serves as the Director of Global Procurement at Travelport, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management, having held various leadership roles in notable companies such as Tesco and BAE Systems.
Current Role in Global Procurement
Nigel Crawford serves as the Director of Global Procurement at Travelport since 2017. In this role, he oversees procurement strategies and initiatives across various categories. His leadership focuses on optimizing procurement processes and enhancing supplier relationships to drive efficiency and cost savings.
Previous Experience at Travelport
Prior to his current position, Nigel worked at Travelport in several roles, including Global Procurement Category Manager from 2006 to 2010 and Director of Procurement Governance from 2010 to 2017. During his tenure, he established a global procurement team responsible for professional services procurement, covering areas such as HR, finance, legal, and marketing.
Career at Tesco
Nigel's career includes significant experience at Tesco, where he held the positions of Group Buying Manager from 1994 to 2000 and Group Supply Chain Manager from 2000 to 2003. His roles involved managing purchasing strategies and supply chain operations, contributing to the efficiency of Tesco's procurement processes.
Education and Qualifications
Nigel Crawford studied at the University of Wales, where he earned a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Geography from 1985 to 1988. His educational background provides a foundation for his analytical skills and strategic thinking in procurement and supply chain management.
Achievements in Procurement
In 2019, Nigel achieved $5 million in cost savings, representing 20% of the in-cycle contract renewal spend. He developed a data analytics tool for spend data manipulation and supplier insights, as well as a supplier contract database in Oracle to enhance contract management. Additionally, he implemented a procurement performance dashboard to track key metrics.