David Laird

David Laird is a seasoned procurement and contract management professional with extensive experience in the supply chain sector. Currently serving as a Procurement Specialist and Contract Manager at EDF Energy since March 2016, David has previously held positions as Supply Chain Manager at Sharkey and Category Manager at ENGIE, where responsibilities included managing spend and consolidating the supply base to enhance compliance. With a strong background at Balfour Beatty Workplace in various procurement roles, David has developed key skills in supplier management and cross-functional collaboration. Early career experience includes roles as Purchasing and Production Planning Manager at Interflex Tullis Neill and Amcor Flexibles. David holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Hons degree in Industrial Design (Technology) from Edinburgh Napier University.