Shelley West

Shelley West is an accomplished procurement and supply chain professional with extensive experience across multiple organizations. Currently serving as a Lead Buyer at MBDA since March 2023, Shelley has a proven track record in strategic procurement, having held the position of Strategic Procurement Manager at The Cashmere Caveman Company Wild Kitchens from March 2020 to March 2023, and previously as Supply Chain Manager at Clarion Response Ltd. from March 2016 to May 2020. Earlier roles include Procurement Manager at Chesney's and Purchasing Assistant at arvato Print Management, where responsibilities included purchasing various media products and collaborating with international suppliers. Shelley began their career as an Administration Assistant at Gavin Jones (Midlands) Ltd., contributing to administrative processes and client quotations. Educational qualifications include a Diploma in Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management from CIPS, an MPhil in Medieval Literature from the University of Birmingham, and a BA in English from the University of Leicester.