Michelle Simpson

Michelle Simpson is an experienced procurement professional with a robust history in various leadership roles across multiple organizations. Currently serving as Head of Procurement & Category Management at Irwin Mitchell since June 2025, Michelle has previously held significant positions at Santander UK, leading Third Party Risk Management and IT & Digital Procurement, as well as acting as Non-Executive Director at The Platform Project CIC. Other notable roles include Director of Alliances at Big Issue, Head of Procurement at Nationwide Building Society across various categories, and Contract Manager at npower. Michelle's career began at SSE Energy Solutions and spans over three decades, with expertise in supplier relationship management, category management, and strategic procurement. Educational qualifications include Practitioner in Neuro Linguistic Programming and membership in the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply.