Ranjit Kaur McIps

Ranjit Kaur MCIPS, CMgr MCMI has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Ranjit is currently the Head of Procurement Operations at Clarion Housing Group, where they are responsible for enhancing procurement practices, generating economies of scale, and delivering better value for money. Prior to this role, they served as the Procurement Performance, Assurance and Operations Lead at the same company, championing procurement and commercial management capabilities as a source of competitive advantage. Additionally, Ranjit worked as the Procurement and Supplier Operations Manager at Clarion Housing Group, leading recruitment, consolidation strategies, and process re-engineering after the merger of two housing groups.

Before joining Clarion Housing Group, Ranjit held various positions at Circle Housing. Ranjit served as the Senior Supplier and Contracts Manager, overseeing performance, compliance, risks, and processes of the group procurement teams. Ranjit also worked as the Group Procurement Systems and Projects Manager, providing strategic leadership and support to achieve objectives. Additionally, they served as the Regional Procurement Manager.

Ranjit started their career at West Midlands Brokerage Service Ltd as the Supplier & Procurement Manager, where they developed expertise in supplier management and procurement operations. Prior to that, they worked at Portman Building Society as a Sales and Support Team Manager, and at Staffordshire Building Society as a Retail Sales Team Leader.

Overall, Ranjit Kaur MCIPS, CMgr MCMI has gained extensive experience in procurement, supplier management, and operational leadership throughout their career.

Ranjit Kaur MCIPS, CMgr MCMI attended Highfields School in Wolverhampton from 1989 to 1996. The specific degree and field of study obtained during this time period are not provided. Ranjit has also obtained additional certifications, including the CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice from the Chartered Management Institute, obtained in May 2023. They are also a Member of the Chartered Management Institute and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply. The obtained month and year for these memberships are not specified.