Katie Neville
About Katie Neville
Katie Neville is the Category Lead for Business Process Outsourcing & Professional Services at TELUS in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She has extensive experience in procurement and vendor management, having held various roles at TELUS and GSK.
Category Lead at TELUS
Katie Neville currently holds the position of Category Lead at TELUS, where she focuses on Business Process Outsourcing and Professional Services. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Katie is responsible for leading procurement strategies to optimize vendor relationships and achieve cost efficiencies. Her role involves strategic decision-making to enhance service quality while maintaining budget controls.
Previous Experience at TELUS
Before becoming the Category Lead at TELUS, Katie held various roles within the company. From 2019 to 2020, she served as the Category Manager for Business Process Outsourcing. Prior to that, she was the Vendor Manager for IT and Technology Services from 2018 to 2019. These roles have contributed to her deep expertise in procurement and vendor management within the technology sector.
Experience at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
Katie Neville has an extensive background with GSK, where she worked before joining TELUS. She held multiple roles over several years, beginning as a Finance Intern in Ontario, Canada. She later became a Regional Category Buyer from 2013 to 2015, followed by progressively senior roles such as Global Category Manager for Learning and Development, Professional Services, and HR Services. Katie's experience at GSK spanned both the UK and Canada, demonstrating her ability to manage global procurement strategies effectively.
Educational Background
Katie graduated from Queen's University with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Economics. During her time at the university, she was also a four-year CIS athlete, serving as the captain of the Queen's Women's Volleyball Team. This experience speaks to her leadership and teamwork skills, which have been instrumental in her professional career.
Leadership in Procurement Strategy
Katie Neville has demonstrated strong leadership in procurement strategy, particularly in the areas of Business Process Outsourcing and Professional Services. At TELUS, she led initiatives to optimize vendor relationships and improve cost efficiencies. Additionally, she played a key role in the TELUS Health Procurement Team, focusing on the strategic sourcing of critical health services. Her effective leadership and strategic thinking have made significant contributions to the company's procurement capabilities.