Alison Howe McIps

Alison Howe MCIPS is an experienced procurement and commercial professional with a career spanning over three decades. Since January 2010, Alison has served as a Global Category Manager for Indirect Procurement at RS Components, overseeing categories such as Freight, Back Office & Professional Services, HR Services, and Marketing Services. Prior to this role, Alison worked at Tesco from September 1994 to April 2008, holding various positions including Commercial Manager and multiple Senior Buying Manager roles, where responsibilities included revenue growth, supplier management, and the implementation of cost-reducing systems. Alison holds a degree from The University of Manchester.