Marisa Alonso Mcips
About Marisa Alonso Mcips
Marisa Alonso Mcips is the Head of Category at Nationwide Building Society, with over 15 years of experience in Procurement and Supplier Management. She has held various leadership roles across notable organizations, including Barclays and Post Office Ltd, and specializes in stakeholder management and commercial acumen.
Current Role at Nationwide Building Society
Marisa Alonso currently serves as the Head of Category at Nationwide Building Society. She has held this position since 2022, working in a hybrid capacity from London, England. In this role, she focuses on category management and strategic procurement, leveraging her extensive experience in supplier management.
Previous Experience at Nationwide Building Society
Marisa Alonso previously worked at Nationwide Building Society as a Senior Supplier Manager from 2020 to 2021 and as Head of Contract & Supplier Management from 2021 to 2022. During her tenure, she contributed to enhancing supplier relationships and optimizing contract management processes.
Experience at Post Office Ltd
Marisa Alonso held multiple roles at Post Office Ltd, including Head of Vendor Management Office, Software Asset Management, and IT Supplier Manager from 2017 to 2020. She also served as Head of Supply Chain and Resource Management from 2018 to 2020. Her work focused on improving vendor management and streamlining supply chain processes.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Marisa Alonso studied International Business Management at the University of Brighton, achieving a 2:1 from 1999 to 2003. She also studied Economia at Universidad de Salamanca for one year. Additionally, she has obtained several professional qualifications, including an ITIL certification in IT Service Management from APMG International and a Professional Diploma from CIPS.
Expertise in Procurement and Supplier Management
Marisa Alonso specializes in executive stakeholder and supplier management, with over 15 years of experience in the field. Her expertise encompasses governance, risk management, and cost optimization in complex outsourced services. She has a proven track record of building successful relationships that enhance operational efficiencies and profitability.