Louise Slark
About Louise Slark
Louise Slark serves as the Corporate Services Purchasing Manager at Venator Materials Plc, where she has worked since 2024. She has extensive experience in supply chain management, particularly in the oil and gas and chemicals sectors, with previous roles at companies such as Sage and AkzoNobel.
Work at Venator Materials
Louise Slark has been serving as the Corporate Services Purchasing Manager at Venator Materials Plc since 2024. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing purchasing activities related to corporate services. Her position is based in Wynyard, England, United Kingdom. This role marks a continuation of her extensive career in procurement and supply chain management.
Previous Experience in Procurement
Prior to her current role, Louise Slark held various positions in procurement across multiple organizations. She worked at Sage as a Global Category Buyer from 2019 to 2022, focusing on category management. Before that, she was employed at AkzoNobel Decorative Coatings as an NPR Buyer from 2016 to 2019. Her experience also includes a brief tenure at National Energy Action as a Buyer in 2015.
Background in Supply Chain Management
Louise Slark has a strong background in supply chain management, particularly within the chemicals sector. She has developed expertise in strategic sourcing, especially in the oil and gas industry. Her career includes significant roles at Ge Oil and Gas as Lead Coordination Project Procurement from 2010 to 2015 and at Wellstream as Lead Buyer from 1997 to 2010.
Education and Skills
Louise Slark studied at St Thomas Moore from 1989 to 1994. She possesses skills in supply management tailored to the oil and gas sector, demonstrating her capability in strategic sourcing and procurement. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in the field.