Heather Kaputalamba BSc, MCIPS

Heather Kaputalamba BSc, MCIPS has a wealth of experience in strategic purchasing and planning, having worked in this field since 2002. In 2012, they began working at Spicers as a Group Category Manager, where they managed the UK&I's leading distribution of reseller office supplies and equipment with a combined turnover of £250 million. Heather was responsible for driving P&L on the Facilities Management area and overseeing the workflow of inventory, sales, marketing and publication teams. In 2020, they began working on various strategic contracts as a Strategic Planning Specialist. Currently, they hold the role of General Manager and Strategic Purchasing Specialist at VividQ, which they began in 2022.

Heather Kaputalamba completed their Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Liverpool in 2001. Heather then went on to complete a Program Analysis & Design Certificate from Computeach in 2003. In 2005, they earned their MCIPS from CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply in Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management.