PSC LIVE London: Q&A With Paul Doherty, Heathrow Airport
An unmissable event, Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE is returning to the BDC for its annual Global Summit to facilitate knowledge sharing and connections with the world’s leaders in procurement and supply chain.
Those attending will have the chance to hear inspiring keynotes and take part in engaging panels and exclusive workshops covering a diverse range of topics, including supply chain transformation, procurement technology, procurement strategy, sustainability and ESG, AI in supply chain, supply chain finance, logistics and distribution, and supplier relationship management.
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Paul Doherty, Procurement Director at Heathrow Airport
Paul Doherty is the Procurement Director at Heathrow Airport, responsible for operational, infrastructure and technology & cyber procurement.
Paul’s accountabilities centre around meeting the airport's current and future business needs. His teams focus on delivering value for money, data-driven insights and trusted advice to both internal and external stakeholders.
Paul is passionate about empowering his teams to target continuous improvement and delivering results to advance the talent of the procurement team.
A constant focus for Paul is working with supply chain partners and the local community to ensure Heathrow’s strategic sustainability goals and targets are achieved to maintain the airport's licence to operate.
During the event, Paul will take part in the Global Supply Chain Strategies panel. He will discuss the strategies organisations are using to optimise global supply chains, from risk management to digital transformation.
Panellists will share insights into managing cross-border logistics, enhancing visibility and responding to market disruptions, helping businesses stay competitive in a rapidly changing global environment.
What inspired you to get involved in the event?
Having worked with BizClick previously I know how successful these events are and how broad the reach is across industry for procurement professionals.
I have learnt a lot from attending previously, and hearing colleagues' views on trends and opportunities helps me when thinking about strategy and how fit we are to deliver an excellent service to Heathrow.
What do you hope to achieve through the event?
I hope to learn from others about what they are doing to drive excellent service. Hearing about innovation, digitalisation and service always triggers opportunities for us to be better than today and this forum has supported me in that aim over the last few years I have attended.
What emerging trends do you believe will shape the future of procurement and supply chain over the next decade?
Sustainability is no longer a trend but a constant requirement. Trends that I see emerging are capacity as UK plc targets growth, the speed at which procurement needs to operate versus how it operates today, and how we better support our people with tooling that enables them to be great at their jobs. That's particularly important given how much more procurement professionals are being asked to do.
The Global Procurement & Supply Chain Awards 2025
Back for another year, The Global Procurement & Supply Chain Awards is a prestigious ceremony that recognises and honours individuals, businesses, projects and charities that have made outstanding contributions to the procurement and supply chain industries.
Serving as a platform to inspire and motivate organisations to encourage wider adoption of sustainable and strategic practices across industries, The Global Procurement & Supply Chain Awards celebrate current achievements and promote the continued pursuit of best practices and innovation.
Submissions are NOW OPEN. To enter for 2025, click here.
For 2025, join us at 8 Northumberland on the evening of 10 September, where we will be hosting the distinguished Global Procurement & Supply Chain Awards. This black-tie ceremony honours organisations and individuals committed to sustainability in their operations, fostering a responsible approach to business.
Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE London and the Global Procurement & Supply Chain Awards provide a unique opportunity to network with industry experts and peers in procurement and supply chain. Join us in London and take part in this transformative journey. Get your tickets TODAY.
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- Sustainability LIVE Chicago | 28-29 May
- Procurement LIVE Chicago | 28-29 May
- Supply Chain LIVE Chicago | 28-29 May
- Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE London | 23-24 September
- The Global Procurement & Supply Chain Awards | 24 September
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