Evan Sutherland

Chief Procurement Officer Balfour Beatty
Since joining the company in 2015 as UK Procurement Director, Evan has led a successful transformation of the procurement function. He now coordinates Group-wide initiatives, as Chief Procurement Officer, to ensure best practices that add measurable value. His role includes managing all third-party spend, systems, and processes, driving efficiency and value across the organisation. Prior to joining Balfour Beatty, he has held various procurement positions across aerospace and Defence (QinetiQ), telecoms (Vodafone) and pharmaceutical (AstraZeneca).  Evan holds a BSc in Economics and Msc in Management and Marketing at the University of Loughborough.

Day 2 | 19th March

9:05 AM Opening Keynote Presentation: A CPO Perspective On Talent Supply Forecasting: Critical Success Factors For Planning For Demand And Engaging Suppliers To Achieve Critical Workforce Readiness

  • How to implement demand forecasting tools to achieve proactive planning for workforce needs
  • How to leverage e-procurement platforms to achieve speed, compliance, and real-time visibility into talent pipelines
  • How to develop strategic supplier relationships to achieve resilience, scalability, and risk mitigation across workforce categories 

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