David Barker

David Barker, MCIPS, PROSCI, is currently the Group Head of Procurement at Halma plc, where they set the strategic direction for group procurement. Previously, they held roles such as Associate Director Commercial at Mace and Associate Director - Commercial at the University of Melbourne. With extensive experience in strategic sourcing and category management, David has demonstrated a commitment to driving savings and enhancing supply chain efficiency throughout their career. They also achieved significant success as Head of Strategic Procurement & Category Management at Babcock International Group, delivering savings and mentoring future talent. David earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Bath Spa University and is a certified change management practitioner from Prosci.