Peter Ashcroft
About Peter Ashcroft
Peter Ashcroft is a Senior Commercial Buyer at Venator Materials Plc, specializing in UK Capex and Indirects. He has extensive experience in procurement, having held various buyer roles at multiple companies since 2011.
Current Role at Venator Materials
Peter Ashcroft currently holds the position of Senior Commercial Buyer (UK Capex & Indirects) at Venator Materials Plc. He has been in this role since 2021, contributing to the company's procurement strategies and managing capital expenditure and indirect purchasing for the UK market. His experience in this position builds on his previous roles within the same organization.
Previous Experience at Venator Materials
Prior to his current role, Peter Ashcroft worked at Venator Materials Plc as a Commercial Buyer for EMEA Indirects from 2020 to 2021. In this capacity, he focused on indirect procurement across the EMEA region. He also served as an IT Buyer from 2018 to 2020, where he was responsible for sourcing IT-related products and services.
Career History in Procurement
Peter Ashcroft has a diverse background in procurement, having worked at several organizations. He was a Buyer at Greggs PLC from 2012 to 2015, and prior to that, he held the position of Buyer at Leica Biosystems from 2015 to 2017. He also served as a Group Buyer at Vianet Group plc from 2017 to 2018. His career began as a Graduate Buyer at Cumbrian Seafoods Limited from 2011 to 2012.
Educational Background
Peter Ashcroft studied at Northumbria University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Art History and History. His studies took place from 2005 to 2008, providing him with a foundation that complements his professional career in procurement.