Sean Blackford
About Sean Blackford
Sean Blackford serves as the Senior Manager of Strategy for Sourcing and Transformation Programmes at Liberty Global, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in vendor and supplier management, having held various roles at Virgin Media and Liberty Global over a span of more than a decade.
Work at Liberty Global
Sean Blackford has been employed at Liberty Global since 2016. He currently holds the position of Senior Manager - Strategy (Sourcing & Transformation Programmes) in Birmingham, United Kingdom. In this role, he has been responsible for overseeing various strategic initiatives related to sourcing and transformation. Prior to his current position, he served as European Vendor Manager from 2016 to 2019, where he managed vendor relationships across Europe.
Previous Experience at Virgin Media
Before joining Liberty Global, Sean Blackford worked at Virgin Media for a total of ten years. His roles included Team Manager from 2003 to 2011, where he led a team to achieve operational goals. He then transitioned to the role of Relationship Manager from 2011 to 2014, focusing on managing key supplier relationships. He concluded his tenure at Virgin Media as Supplier Manager from 2014 to 2016, where he was responsible for supplier performance and contract management.
Educational Background
Sean Blackford completed his secondary education at Fair Oak High School from 1996 to 2001. Following this, he attended Stafford College for one year in 2002, where he pursued further studies. His educational background has provided him with foundational skills that have supported his career in management and strategy.