Stephen Espley
About Stephen Espley
Stephen Espley is a Strategic Supplier Relationship Manager at Legal & General, with a background in procurement spanning over two decades. He has held various positions in organizations such as Capita Symonds, East Sussex County Council, and Gatwick Airport, focusing on enhancing corporate social responsibility and improving procurement processes.
Current Role at Legal & General
Stephen Espley serves as the Strategic Supplier Relationship Manager at Legal & General, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on managing supplier relationships and enhancing procurement strategies. His work involves influencing both internal and external stakeholders through strategic procurement initiatives, contributing to the company's overall operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Procurement
Before joining Legal & General, Stephen held several significant roles in procurement. He worked at Gatwick Airport as Category & Process Manager from 2016 to 2020, where he managed procurement processes. Prior to that, he was a Senior Category Specialist at East Sussex County Council from 2013 to 2015. His earlier experience includes positions at Capita Symonds as Divisional Director Procurement and at Land Securities as Procurement Services Manager.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Stephen studied at the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply from 2007 to 2010, where he achieved the MCIPS qualification in Purchasing & Supply. He is currently enhancing his skills by studying Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt at The Knowledge Academy, a program he has been engaged in since 2019. These educational pursuits reflect his commitment to professional development in procurement.
Focus on Corporate Social Responsibility
Stephen has a strong focus on enhancing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitments and local engagements. His efforts in this area demonstrate a commitment to integrating social responsibility into procurement practices, aiming to create positive impacts within the community and among stakeholders.
Analytic Skills and Stakeholder Engagement
Stephen possesses strong analytic data gathering and presenting skills, particularly at the Board Level. His ability to influence stakeholders effectively is a key aspect of his procurement strategy, enabling him to implement and improve procurement policies and processes that mitigate risk and enhance supplier performance.