Stuart Meek
About Stuart Meek
Stuart Meek serves as the Machined Parts Category Manager at Ultra Electronics Group, a position he has held since 2021. With extensive experience in procurement and engineering, he specializes in sourcing low volume, high precision machined parts.
Work at Ultra Electronics Group
Stuart Meek has been serving as the Machined Parts Category Manager at Ultra Electronics Group since 2021. In this role, he specializes in sourcing low volume, high precision machined parts, utilizing both local and international suppliers. Prior to this position, he held various roles within the company, including Senior Project Buyer from 2019 to 2021 and Project Buyer from 2016 to 2021. His extensive experience at Ultra Electronics Group spans over five years, contributing to his expertise in managing Cap-Ex purchases and facilitating industrial transfers for new suppliers.
Previous Experience in Procurement
Before joining Ultra Electronics Group, Stuart Meek worked at Messier-Bugatti-Dowty as a Commodity Buyer from 2014 to 2016. He also held senior buyer positions at Oxford Instruments from 2011 to 2013 and Weatherford from 2013 to 2014. His career in procurement began at Renishaw, where he worked as a Buyer from 2010 to 2011. This diverse background has equipped him with a solid foundation in procurement processes and supplier management.
Education and Expertise
Stuart Meek studied at Filton College SGS, where he completed the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Level 4 program from 2018 to 2019. He also achieved an HNC in Electronic Engineering from Stroud College between 2003 and 2005 and an ONC in Electronic Engineering from 2001 to 2003. Additionally, he studied at the University of Gloucestershire, completing a CMS program from 2013 to 2014. His education supports his expertise in interpreting engineering drawings and identifying suitable manufacturing methods for machined parts.
Background in Engineering and Electronics
Stuart Meek has a background in engineering and electronics, having studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Stroud College. His educational journey includes achieving GCSEs at Heywood Community School from 1994 to 1999. This foundational knowledge in engineering complements his procurement expertise, particularly in the sourcing of machined parts.