Ashley Needham

Ashley Needham is an experienced procurement and sourcing professional with a career spanning over two decades in various roles across multiple organizations. Currently serving as Senior Sourcing & Category Manager for Infrastructure at Metro Trains Melbourne since November 2018, Ashley has expertise in managing significant materials spend, particularly within high-risk commodity groups. Prior experience includes notable positions at the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources as Senior Procurement Advisor, and at CitiPower and Powercor in roles that involved extensive procurement and logistics management. With foundational experience at Exxon Mobil and Reliance Petroleum in logistics and supply chain coordination, Ashley has developed a comprehensive skill set in sourcing and operations. Recent educational pursuits include obtaining a Certificate IV in Real Estate from Leverage Academy and completing a Buyers Agent Accelerator Program.