Tom Northcote is a seasoned Category Manager with extensive experience in procurement and supplier management. Currently serving as Category Manager at SCC since June 2015, Tom oversees indirect spending. Prior roles include Category Manager at Coventry City Council, where responsibilities encompassed managing a team, handling £50 million in resources spend, and leading strategic procurement initiatives. Additionally, Tom's experience includes positions such as ICT Supplier Relationship Manager, Schools Procurement Partner, and Senior Contracts Officer at various organizations, including Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council and the UK Department of Health. Tom holds a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy from Staffordshire University.