Maura Behan
About Maura Behan
Maura Behan is a Sourcing Manager at Nationwide Building Society, where she has worked since 2017. She has extensive experience in supply chain, procurement, and human resources, with previous roles at DuPont and Nationwide Building Society.
Current Role as Sourcing Manager
Maura Behan currently holds the position of Sourcing Manager at Nationwide Building Society, a role she has occupied since 2017. In this capacity, she is responsible for overseeing sourcing strategies and managing supplier relationships. Her expertise includes the management of the contingent workforce lifecycle, ensuring that service evolution aligns with governance frameworks. Behan's role requires a deep understanding of procurement processes and the ability to implement effective sourcing solutions.
Previous Experience at Nationwide Building Society
Maura Behan has held multiple positions at Nationwide Building Society. She served as the Governance Risk and Controls Manager from 2013 to 2016, where she focused on risk management and compliance. Following this, she worked as the Employee Services Manager for eight months in 2016, overseeing employee-related services. Additionally, she briefly worked as a Supplier Expenditure Project Manager in 2016, contributing to supplier management initiatives.
Career at DuPont
Behan's career at DuPont spanned from 1998 to 2013, during which she held several key roles. She began as an HR Consultant in Stevenage, followed by a position as Senior Internal Auditor for the EMEA region in Hemel Hempstead. From 2009 to 2013, she served as Customer Service Manager in Bristol, where she managed customer service operations. Additionally, she worked as Sourcing Operations Lead from 2003 to 2009, focusing on sourcing strategies and supply chain management.
Education and Expertise
Maura Behan possesses a diverse background with expertise in various fields, including customer service, supply chain, procurement, internal audit, and human resources. She is recognized as a subject matter expert in contingent workforce management at Nationwide Building Society. Behan has demonstrated proven change management skills, utilizing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements and operational efficiency.