Adam Hebblethwaite has over 29 years of experience in procurement, including positions as Global Sourcing Manager for Microsoft and GTS PBM, and Global Sourcing Manager for IBM managing a global software and services portfolio. He holds an MSc in Management Studies from Southampton University and a BA in Mathematics and Management Studies from Brunel University. He is fluent in English with basic skills in French, German, and procurement strategies.

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Adam Hebblethwaite United Kingdom
Education
Qualifications MSc in Management Studies
Southampton University, United Kingdom
Thesis Title: Decision Making Model, 1988
BA (Honours) Degree in Mathematics & Management Studies
Brunel University, United Kingdom
Thesis Title: Starting A Small Business, 1985
Languages
English Fluent
French Basic
German Basic
Professional experience
Profile A self-motivated and focused Procurement professional with in excess of 29 years
experience covering wide and diverse environments. A natural team builder and leader
with the ability to operate at the highest levels across functional, business, and national
boundaries. Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with operational achievement.
Career History 08/2012 - To date
Global Procurement
Global Sourcing Manager for Microsoft and GTS PBM
Team lead for Microsoft Relationship Managers and GTS Procurement Brand Manager
for Global Software Sourcing
01/2004 - 08/2012
IBM
Global Sourcing Manager
Managing and directing a Software and associated Services Commodity portfolio for
Global PC/Mid-range Software Procurement
Optimising direct (OEM) and indirect (Channel) relationships, often of a complex multi-
faceted nature;
Virtual/matrix multi-cultural team leadership on a Global scale;
Creation and execution of Global commodity strategy;
Tendering, Negotiation and Contract Drafting for Global, Geography and Regional
contracts ;
Working alone and in cross-functional groups in a matrix organisation to reduce cost &
increase Rev Gen;
Communication at all levels up to Vice President;
Reporting directly to US based Global Sourcing Director;
International travel as required, often at short notice.
01/1996 - 01/2004
IBM
EMEA Software Team Lead

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Managing and directing a Software and associated Services Commodity portfolio of
$650m;
Optimising direct (OEM) and indirect (Channel) relationships, often of a complex multi-
faceted nature;
Virtual/matrix multi-cultural team leadership on a pan-EMEA scale;
Creation and execution of EMEA commodity strategy;
Tendering, Negotiation and Contract Drafting for geo and regional contracts ;
Professional support to Strategic Outsourcing Procurement Teams at bid and
engagement phase;
Working alone and in cross-functional groups in a matrix organisation to reduce cost &
increase Rev Gen;
Communication at all levels up to Vice President;
International travel as required, often at short notice.
04/1994 - 01/1996
IBM
Senior Buyer
Responsible for North Region of EMEA (UK,Netherlands, Ireland and South Africa)
software sourcing across all platforms and software segments
10/1991 - 04/1994
IBM
Senior Buyer
Member of UK Customer Solutions team set up to support system integration activites
for UK IBM customers. Role included the purchase of third Hardware, Software and
Services for specific customer bids.
10/1990 - 10/1991
IBM
Buyer
Buyer assigned to purchasing third party mainframe, midrange, and desktop software
for internal use within IBM.
09/1989 - 10/1990
IBM
Buyer
Buyer assigned to IBM Warwick Development Laboratory negotiating software
development agreements in support of the laboratories product development.
03/1987 - 09/1989
IBM
Assistant Buyer
Day to day purchasing of non-manufacturing parts to support the manufacturing lines,
including MRO supplies.
09/1985 - 03/1987
IBM
Staff Assistant
Proving key information to Manufacturing Manager and his Line Managers on the day to
day running of the lines, and reporting key measurments to the team on a regular basis.
Prior Experience 04/1983 - 10/1983
7 months
NAO
Audit

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Project Description: University placement working as an Auditor of
the Treasury, Cabinet Office, and the CISCO restaurants
Contribution: University placement working as an Auditor of the
Treasury, Cabinet Office, and the CISCO restaurants
04/1982 - 10/1982
7 months
Xerox
Customer Care
Project Description: University placement working in the Customer
Care Department
Contribution: Resolving after sales customer complaints
04/1981 - 10/1981
7 months
Xerox
Personnel
Project Description: University placement working in Personnel on a
recruitment campaign for Xerox Retail Managers and their staff
Contribution: University placement working in Personnel on a
recruitment campaign for Xerox Retail Managers and their staff