Coaching & Mentoring
Throughout your Procurement career, there will almost certainly be moments when you need a sounding board, a fresh perspective or someone who's walked the path before you. Whether you're landing your first Buyer role, stepping into leadership, tackling a difficult negotiation, preparing for a promotion or simply feeling stuck, the right coach can help you move forward faster and with greater confidence.
Coaching isn't about the coach having all the answers. It's about them asking the right questions, challenging your thinking and unlocking your potential. Having spent over 30 years in Procurement across global businesses, I understand the commercial, technical and leadership challenges you'll face at every stage of your career. I can help you sharpen your thinking, develop practical skills, navigate difficult decisions and accelerate your personal growth.
My coaching is tailored to your goals, grounded in real-world experience and focused on helping you become the very best Procurement professional you can be. Wherever you are on your Procurement adventure, I'd be delighted to help you take the next step.
Testimonials
I've helped many professionals through their careers. Here's what a selection have to say:
"Simon is exactly what we needed when you're trying to scale our business quickly. He helped me to zoom out and see some quick and tangible actions would have a MASSIVE impact on our supply security down the line. He coached me to think differently about stressful situations when I couldn't see the wood from the trees. Would recommend him to any business that is wanting to level up supply security, I've learned a lot working with him!"
Ed Whelpton, co-founder, Bold Bean Co
"With Simon you always feel he is working with you from a position of understanding to enhance business performance rather than reciting text book procurement mantra with empathy absent. This, combined with his genuine enthusiasm for his subject area and contagious passion for procurement meant he was a pleasure to work with".
Simon Esdale, Procurement Director, Flamingo Horticulture
"Simon was instrumental during a period of great change in my life. He gave me the confidence to make some tough, life changing decisions and took me on an exciting journey of self-discovery. What I learned will have an effect on me for the rest of my life and I’d fully recommend his coaching - for everyday decisions through to a life changing career move".
"A great listener who genuinely cares, Simon challenged me on difficult topics and taught me techniques to get through tricky situations. Taking on any challenge with passionate enthusiasm, his positive approach made me believe I could achieve anything. Without his mentoring, I would not be where I am today".
Jacqui Walker, Walkers Shortbread