Alex Richmond

Alex Richmond is a seasoned procurement and buying professional with extensive experience in strategic sourcing and category management across various sectors. Currently serving as Senior Strategic Procurement Manager at Wickes since September 2019, Alex oversees global sourcing for freight logistics and services. Previous roles at Wickes include Category Manager for tiles and plumbing, as well as Senior Sourcing Manager during a transformative period for the bathrooms category. Prior to Wickes, Alex worked as Buying Manager at MedicAnimal Ltd., Senior Buyer at Maplin, and Buying Manager at Tesco, along with roles at Lidl UK and Toys R Us. Alex holds a 2:1 (Hons) degree in Business & Management from Oxford Brookes University.