Kelly Branford
About Kelly Branford
Kelly Branford is a Strategic Sourcing Specialist with extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management, currently working at Legal & General since 2019. She has held various senior roles in the steel industry, including positions at British Steel and Tata Steel, and has a background in engineering and business management.
Current Role at Legal & General
Kelly Branford serves as a Strategic Sourcing Specialist at Legal & General, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on sourcing strategies that align with the company's operational goals. Her expertise in procurement and supply chain management is instrumental in optimizing sourcing processes and ensuring the acquisition of quality goods and services.
Experience at British Steel
Since 2016, Kelly has worked at British Steel as a Senior Services Category Manager. Her responsibilities include overseeing the strategic sourcing of goods and capital, particularly for long steel products in the UK market. This role builds on her extensive experience in the steel industry, where she has developed a specialization in procurement practices.
Previous Roles at Bae Systems
Kelly Branford has held multiple positions at Bae Systems from 1996 to 2007. She started as a Skilled Aircraft Engineer and progressed to roles such as Production Projects Engineer, Logistics Manager, and Control Account Manager. Her diverse roles at Bae Systems provided her with a strong foundation in engineering and project management, contributing to her later success in strategic sourcing.
Educational Background
Kelly studied Engineering at Humberside College from 1996 to 1998 and later pursued Mechanical Engineering at The University of Hull from 1998 to 2000. She also studied Business Management at the University of Warwick - Warwick Business School from 2003 to 2008. This combination of engineering and business education supports her comprehensive approach to procurement and supply chain management.
International Experience in Procurement
Kelly has gained international experience in procurement and supply chain management through her role as Senior Category Manager at Tata Steel in India from 2014 to 2016. This experience, combined with her extensive work in the UK, enhances her understanding of global sourcing strategies and market dynamics.