Leigh H.
About Leigh H.
Leigh H. serves as the Procurement Director at Onfido, where he has worked since 2022. With extensive experience in procurement across various industries, he has held leadership roles at several companies, including Jankel, Aimia Inc, and Electrosonic.
Current Role at Onfido
Leigh H. serves as the Procurement Director at Onfido, a position held since 2022. In this role, Leigh focuses on rationalizing supply chains to enhance the efficiency of product and service delivery. Leigh collaborates with C-suite stakeholders to implement transformational changes through strategic supplier relationships. This position builds on extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management.
Previous Experience in Procurement
Before joining Onfido, Leigh H. held several significant roles in procurement. Leigh was the Global Head of Procurement at Electrosonic from 2020 to 2022 and served as Director of Procurement at Jankel from 2018 to 2020. Prior to these roles, Leigh was the Head of Procurement at Aimia Inc from 2015 to 2017. These positions contributed to a comprehensive understanding of procurement across various sectors.
Educational Background
Leigh H. has a robust educational background in procurement and business studies. Leigh studied at the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, achieving MCIPS from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, Leigh obtained a Higher National Certificate in Business Studies from the University of Kent between 2004 and 2006. Further studies at the University of Warwick - Warwick Business School focused on Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions, and Contracts Management from 2006 to 2008.
Professional Development and Team Leadership
Leigh H. specializes in building high-achieving teams across various procurement categories, including IT, technology, and finance. Leigh emphasizes nurturing and developing procurement teams through coaching, enabling them to meet personal and business objectives. This focus on team development is complemented by strategic and operational leadership in high-performing procurement environments.
Career History and Progression
Leigh H. has a diverse career history in procurement and supply chain management. Prior to the recent roles, Leigh worked at Thales as Purchasing and Subcontracts Manager from 2009 to 2015 and was a Senior Buyer at BAE Systems from 2004 to 2009. Additionally, Leigh served as Head of Commercial at Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd from 2017 to 2018. This extensive experience spans over 15 years in various procurement capacities.