Optimum procurement
  • Optimum is a procurement outsourcing and consulting company.
  • We provide high calibre procurement resource and expertise to a growing number of organisations in a wide variety of markets.
  • We deliver significant and sustainable commercial value to our clients by transforming their approach to sourcing and vendor management.
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Executive Management Team

Peter Rushton

Peter Rushton
Chief Executive Officer

Peter is the co-founder of Optimum. He is an established senior procurement practitioner with an extensive international sourcing and supply chain pedigree. Peter is a Past President of CIPS and...

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Mike Jones

Mike Jones
Group Managing Director

Mike is the co-founder of Optimum. A leading purchasing and supply chain professional with over 25 years business experience in delivering exceptional cost reduction results for leading organisations in both the private and public sector.

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David Griffiths

David Griffiths
Director of Operations

David joined Optimum in 2008 and heads our operational team of procurement experts and category specialists. He works closely with clients, managing the execution and governance of outsourcing arrangements. David is a highly experienced sourcing and..

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Steve Bottomley

Steve Bottomley
Director of Sales

Steve joined Optimum in late 2010, having spent the last decade running his own highly successful consultancy business providing expert advice in sales and supply chain management...

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Jon Howell

Jon Howell
Head of Procurement Advisory Services

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Melina Galley

Melina Galley
Procurement Principal

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Clare Perry

Clare Perry
Procurement Principal

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Gail Cooke

Gail Cooke
Head of Marketing

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David Parry

David Parry
Head of Procurement

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Graham Rose

Graham Rose
Advisory Principal

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