Catherine Ditchfield

Catherine Ditchfield is an experienced procurement and supply chain professional with a diverse background spanning over three decades. Currently serving as Buyer Engineering Services at GE Aviation since January 2020, Catherine has previously held significant roles including Project Buyer at Ultra Electronics, Supply Chain Coordinator at Triumph Group, and Category Manager EMEA at Optimas Solutions, where responsibilities included developing key suppliers and managing supplier agreements. Catherine's early career includes positions such as Senior Buyer at Emerson Automation Solutions and Strategic Buyer at INFAST GROUP LIMITED, with a foundation in purchasing and supply chain management starting from the role of Buyer/Expeditor at TELEHOIST LIMITED. Catherine holds a degree from the CIPS Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.