Cheryl Foster

Cheryl Foster is an experienced procurement professional with a robust background in supply chain management across various industries. Currently serving as Procurement Manager, Polymers at Biffa since May 2017, Cheryl specializes in waste recycling services. Previous roles include Buyer at National Oilwell Varco, where responsibilities involved purchasing special metals for oil and gas applications, and a Buyer position at Alexander Technologies, focusing on supporting global manufacturing sites with MRP maintenance. Cheryl's procurement expertise was further honed at Prysmian, where site purchase management led to stock reduction and savings, and at BAE Systems, where project management for significant defense contracts was executed. Early career experiences include positions at Newcastle City Council, Ringtons Ltd, and Kerry Group, where work spanned corporate procurement and technical support in flavor science. Cheryl Foster holds a BSc Hons in Chemistry and Food Science from the University of Reading.