A driven procurement professional with over 10 years of experience, Lara has a track record of leading successful procurement cost optimisation and transformation programs. This includes multi-million cost optimisation programs, maturity assessment projects, the design and build of complex Target Operating Models and future state processes. Lara has strong experience leading and managing large teams, on a global scale.

Lara is a seasoned consultant specialising in transformation and cost optimisation across diverse industries including airlines, utilities, pharmaceuticals, retail, and government. Her expertise spans category strategy development, organisational design, and implementation of procurement frameworks. She has deep expertise in risk management and organizational strategy. Some relevant experience includes:

 – Leading large teams through complex transformation initiatives and multi-million-dollar savings programs, demonstrating an ability to manage high-profile engagements and deliver measurable outcomes.

 – Leading the development of innovative category strategies for a major bank, integrating AI and automation to identify over $90 million in savings.

 – Managing a joint program with Bain for a global airline, delivering over $100 million in savings while overseeing executive communications and team development.

 – Leading procurement process redesign for a pharmaceutical company, acting as the client’s steering committee lead and delivering a comprehensive transformation roadmap.

 – Leadership of third-party risk management initiatives for a US utilities company, embedding efficient risk processes into procurement lifecycles.

 – Design of a supplier relationship management framework for a global retailer, including governance and resource planning.

 – Experience with UK government involving future-state procurement design and digital strategy alignment, showcasing her ability to drive strategic change and deliver sustainable value across sectors.

Lara holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A), Economics from Oxford Brookes and MCIPS qualification.