Annalisa Blackford is an experienced procurement professional currently serving as Interim Team Lead and Strategic Buyer at Evotec since November 2021. Previously, Annalisa held various roles at OXIS Energy, including Senior Buyer and Materials Buyer, from November 2013 to May 2021. Earlier career experience includes positions at British Gas as Customer Relationship Manager and Credit Controller, where responsibilities included managing customer communications and maintaining ledger accounts. Annalisa began the career in finance as a Finance Accounts Assistant and Airtime Dealer Support at Unique Distribution. Educational qualifications include a CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply and a Level 4 Diploma in Purchasing & Supply from Oxford Procurement Training, as well as an AAT Level 2 in Accountancy from Abingdon and Witney College.