William Yates

William Yates is currently the Associate Director of Global Procurement at EY, where they utilize their extensive blue-chip procurement experience to lead high-value tenders and manage a diverse team across several countries. Previously, they served as Assistant Director of Global Technology Procurement at EY and held various roles at BT, including Corporate Key Account Manager and Procurement Manager for Global Network Services. With a strong background in strategy implementation, negotiation, and vendor management, they have consistently achieved demonstrable P&L reductions and possess a thorough knowledge of contract law. Yates earned a BA (Hons) in Business Studies and Information Management from The University of Sheffield.