Jason Hopkins Mcips (Chartered)
About Jason Hopkins Mcips (Chartered)
Jason Hopkins Mcips is a Senior Sourcing Manager specializing in Real Estate Procurement, with extensive experience in category management and procurement transformation. He has held various procurement roles across multiple companies and has a strong focus on sustainability initiatives and efficiency savings.
Work at Expedia Group
Currently, Jason Hopkins serves as the Senior Sourcing Manager for Real Estate Procurement at Expedia Group. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's procurement strategies in London, England. In this role, he focuses on category management approaches and procurement transformation processes, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness in real estate operations.
Previous Experience in Procurement
Before joining Expedia Group, Jason held several procurement roles. He was a Procurement Manager at Copart UK Limited from 2020 to 2022, and a Category Manager at Computershare from 2018 to 2020, where he managed facilities, property, and communications categories in the EMEA region. His earlier experience includes positions as a Buyer at Peel Ports Group and GAP, as well as at Aggregate Industries UK.
Education and Expertise
Jason studied at Hillside High School from 2000 to 2005. He furthered his education at Neil Fuller Associates, earning a Graduate Diploma in Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions, and Contracts Management (CIPS Level 6) from 2013 to 2017. Additionally, he obtained an NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration and Management from Liverpool Chamber of Commerce between 2009 and 2011.
Achievements in Procurement
Jason has a proven track record in achieving bottom line and efficiency savings at both strategic and operational levels. He has chaired and managed global sustainability committees, focusing on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives and Net Zero goals. His experience includes managing project teams for complex projects and national product rollouts, as well as implementing best practices in procurement.
Skills in Relationship Management
Jason possesses strong skills in managing, influencing, and presenting at the C-Suite level. He emphasizes the importance of managing both internal and external relationships, promoting the procurement function across all roles. His extensive experience in procurement has equipped him with the ability to manage outsourced relationships effectively.