Stephen Mercer
About Stephen Mercer
Stephen Mercer serves as the EMEA Purchasing Manager for Indirects and Capex at Venator Materials Plc, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in purchasing and supply chain management, with previous roles at PPG Industries and Tata Global Beverages.
Work at Venator Materials
Stephen Mercer currently serves as the EMEA Purchasing Manager - Indirects and Capex at Venator Materials Plc. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's procurement strategies in the EMEA region. Prior to this role, he worked as the Global Category Manager at Venator Materials for one year, from 2019 to 2020. His experience in purchasing and category management within the organization has been instrumental in optimizing procurement processes.
Previous Experience at PPG Industries
Stephen Mercer has significant experience from his tenure at PPG Industries. He worked as an Indirect Buyer from 2013 to 2015 in Durham, United Kingdom, and later held the position of European Category Manager from 2014 to 2019 across the EMEA region. His roles involved managing supplier relationships and developing category strategies, which enhanced operational efficiency within the company.
Educational Background
Stephen Mercer has a solid educational foundation. He studied Mathematics at the University of Liverpool, earning a Bachelor of Science (BSc) from 1998 to 2001. He furthered his studies at Northumbria University, where he obtained a Master of Science (MSc) in Computing from 2002 to 2003. Additionally, he completed the Graduate Growth Programme at the University of Liverpool in 2002. He also achieved the MCIPS designation from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply, focusing on Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from 2011 to 2013.
Experience at Tata Global Beverages
Stephen Mercer worked at Tata Global Beverages in various capacities. He was part of the Management Programme from 2007 to 2009 in Eaglescliffe, where he gained insights into management practices. Following this, he served as an Indirect Buyer from 2009 to 2013, where he was responsible for procurement activities related to indirect materials and services.