Patrick W (McIps

Patrick W has extensive experience in procurement and IT procurement roles. Patrick currently works as a Procurement Lead at Convex Insurance. Prior to that, they served as a Senior Procurement Consultant at Cub Cost Consulting Ltd. Patrick has also worked as an IT and Technology Procurement Lead at Just Eat Takeaway.com and as an IT Procurement Business Partner - Senior Associate at The Retearn Group. Patrick has held positions such as Head of Sourcing and Contracts at Callsign and Senior IT Procurement Consultant at The Retearn Group. Before that, they worked at Lloyds Banking Group as a Procurement Lead for IT and Cyber Security. Patrick also has experience as a Managing Director at Pro Renovate Ltd and as a Principal Procurement Category Manager - IT, Global Software at Aviva. Patrick began their career as a Senior Procurement Manager at Atos. Patrick holds certifications such as MCIPS and MLIBF.

Patrick W has a Certificate of Mortgage Advice and Practice (CeMAP) from LIBF, which they obtained in 2023. Patrick also holds a degree in Procurement (MCIPS) from The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, earned between 2008 and 2011. Prior to that, they completed a degree in Business Management with Computing (2:1) at Oxford Brookes University from 2000 to 2004. Additionally, Patrick has A-levels in Accounting, Business Studies, Computing, and General Studies from Cardinal Newman College, completed between 1998 and 2000. Patrick has an undisclosed certification as a Private Aircraft Pilot from the Civil Aviation Authority.