Rene Lowell

Rene Lowell is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience in strategic contracts and commercial advisory services across both public and private sectors. Currently serving as a Strategic Contracts Specialist at VIVID, Rene previously managed sourcing solutions at Orbis Partnership, leading a team to provide procurement solutions for local authorities. Additional roles included Contracts and Commercial Advisor for Orbis Procurement, where Rene developed training modules to enhance commercial engagement, and various interim positions, such as Category Manager at Oxfam and Commercial Category Manager at the Office of National Statistics. Rene holds degrees in Accountancy and Public Sector Management, supplemented by studies in the Philosophy of Science at Boston University, and has effectively delivered strategic procurement solutions and training throughout a diverse career.