Simon Brumfit

Simon Brumfit has over 20 years of experience in procurement and compliance roles. Simon most recently served as the Head of Compliance and Risk for Alzheimer's Society. Prior to that, they were the Head of Procurement at the same organization. Before joining Alzheimer's Society, Simon worked as a Specialist Writer at Propozition. Simon also gained extensive experience at International Airlines Group (IAG) as the Category Lead, responsible for procuring various customer products and services. Simon also held procurement positions at British Airways, where they managed a portfolio of items related to customer experience, and at the Office of Fair Trading, where they led sourcing and supplier relations. Earlier in their career, Simon founded Practical Procurement and worked as the Director. Simon also held roles at Barclays Wealth, The Learning Trust, Cap Gemini Ernst & Young, and British Airways as a Procurement Executive. Simon has a proven track record of delivering savings, managing complex tenders, and implementing successful procurement strategies.

Simon Brumfit has a degree in Philosophy and Theology (BA Hons) from the University of Oxford, obtained between 1993 and 1996. Simon also holds a Master of Science degree with distinction in International Relations from the University of Southampton, completed in 1997. Simon Brumfit further completed a program in Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management (MCIPS) at the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply from 1998 to 2000. In addition, they obtained the MCIPS certification from The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply. Simon Brumfit attended Reigate Grammar School from 1984 to 1992, but no specific degree or field of study is provided for this period.