Stephen Kennedy

Head of Supply Chain

Prestwick, Scotland, United Kingdom

About

MCIPS Procurement Manager with 30 year’s supplier management and supply chain experience working within the Public and Private Sector. This experience is complimented by an in-depth knowledge of vendor management, the commercial aspects of establishing and letting contracts in accordance with applicable Legislation, contract negotiation, e-procurement and collaborative buying with excellent organisational, interpersonal and management skills.

Experience

  • Head of Supply Chain Management at CalMac Ferries Limited
    Jun 2026 - Present · 2 mos

    Responsible for all Procurement, Purchasing and Contract Management.

  • Senior Director, Head of Procurement at New Power Partners
    Aug 2022 - Present · 4 yrs

  • Head of Procurement and Contract Management at Xlinks
    Jan 2022 - Aug 2022 · 8 mos

  • ScottishPower (6 yrs)
    • Lead Contract Manager
      Dec 2018 - Jan 2022 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    • Procurement Category Manager
      Feb 2016 - Jan 2022 · 6 yrs

  • AB Agri (2 yrs 8 mos)
    • Procurement Manager (Scotland)
      Mar 2015 - Feb 2016 · 1 yr

    • Product Manager
      Jul 2013 - Mar 2015 · 1 yr 9 mos

      Manage and implement the delivery of the product strategies and associated plans to ensure all channels of demand achieve their volume and financial objectives. My role entails the following – • Management of purchase contracts • Liaise with key stakeholders to ensure that budgetary targets are achieved. • Manage and align geographical product placement • Compile product budget reports • Develop and maintain both supplier & customer relationships • Work collaboratively with all other product managers • Negotiate contract terms of purchase contracts