Karen Aird is a skilled procurement professional with extensive experience in the field. Currently serving as a Senior Buyer at Wesleyan since September 2023, Karen previously held the position of Category Manager for Hospitality and Accommodation Services at the University of Birmingham from November 2018 to September 2023. Karen's career began at Compass Group, where a role as Procurement Coordinator from September 2006 to November 2018 involved overseeing the procurement of IT hardware and software licenses, ensuring optimal pricing with suppliers. Karen's educational background includes attending Saltley School from 1990 to 1995.