Alexander Orchard
About Alexander Orchard
Alexander Orchard serves as the Senior Vice President at Candex, having previously held various leadership roles in procurement and advisory services at companies such as CEB and Pearson. He has extensive experience in global procurement and business services, with a strong focus on process improvement and supplier risk management.
Current Role at Candex
Alexander Orchard serves as the Senior Vice President at Candex since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing regional operations and strategic initiatives within the organization. Prior to this position, he held the role of Regional Vice President at Candex starting in 2022, where he contributed to the company's growth and operational efficiency in England.
Previous Experience at CEB
Orchard worked at CEB in various capacities from 2006 to 2016. His roles included Director from 2006 to 2010, Senior Director for Enterprise Partners from 2013 to 2014, and Senior Director for the Advisor, Shared Services Leadership Council from 2014 to 2016. During his tenure, he developed significant expertise in advisory and operations within global procurement and shared services.
Experience at Pearson
At Pearson, Orchard held multiple roles from 2016 to 2022. He was the Global Director for Procurement Policy, Process, and Continuous Improvement from 2016 to 2019, and served as Director/Global Process Owner for Source to Invoice and Supplier Risk from 2019 to 2021. He also worked as Director/Global Process Owner for Source to Pay & Supplier Risk for a brief period in 2021-2022. His work involved leading process design and implementing procurement strategies.
Educational Background
Orchard studied at King's College London, where he earned a BA Hons in International Relations & Politics from 2003 to 2005. He also attended Coupa University in 2018, obtaining a certification in the Coupa Platform. His foundational education was completed at Oratory School Reading from 1995 to 1999.
Procurement and Operations Expertise
Alexander Orchard has extensive experience in global procurement and business services. He has led initiatives in end-to-end process design and continuous improvement, particularly in procurement. His expertise includes implementing cloud-based spend management systems like Coupa and developing procurement policies for FTSE 100 companies.