Joanne Porter

Joanne Porter is an experienced procurement and wildlife hazard management professional currently serving as the AWCU Unit Manager and Airfield Wildlife Hazard Controller at Baines Simmons since July 2020. Previous roles include Wildlife Hazard RAF Brize Norton with Phoenix Bird Control Services Limited, and a series of procurement consulting positions, including IT Procurement Manager at Transcom and Procurement Consultant at Procurement Professional. Joanne's early career features key roles such as IT Procurement & Governance Manager at Transcom and UK Area Procurement Specialist at Microsoft, where significant spend and contract management across various categories were handled. Education includes extensive training through the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply and additional professional development programs.