Ian Thorpe

Ian Thorpe is an experienced procurement professional with a strong background in fleet and logistics management. Currently serving as Procurement Manager at Alliance Healthcare since August 2021, Ian previously held the role of Procurement Category Manager at SUEZ UK from March 2016 to August 2021. Ian's earlier experience includes working as a Commodity Buyer at Alexander Dennis Limited and as a Category Buyer at Britax Rumbold, where responsibilities involved sourcing critical components for bus chassis and assembly work. Ian began a career in procurement at INDUSTRIAL ACOUSTICS COMPANY LIMITED as a Materials Buyer, focusing on negotiation and sourcing for manufacturing needs. Educational credentials include an ONC and HNC in Business Finance from Brooklands Technical College following attendance at Weydon Comprehensive.