James Yates

James Yates is an experienced procurement professional with a career spanning over two decades. Currently serving as the Procurement Lead at One Manchester since March 2022, James previously held the position of Global Procurement Manager and Procurement and Logistics Manager at MAG (Mines Advisory Group) from August 2016 to March 2022. Prior to that, James operated as a Tactical Maritime Security Consultant Team Leader while self-employed from January 2012 to May 2016. James's earlier roles include Logistics Manager at Cha Technologies Group from November 2005 to September 2011 and Supply Chain Manager in the Royal Navy from January 1997 to November 2005. Educationally, James completed high school at Glossopdale Community College, achieving GCSE qualifications between 1991 and 1996.