Laura Russell

Laura Russell is a seasoned procurement professional currently serving as a Strategic Procurement Business Partner at Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council since January 2024. Prior to this role, Laura held the position of Senior Procurement Officer at Walsall Council from July 2020 to January 2024, and worked as a Procurement Delivery Specialist and Assistant Commercial and Contracts Manager at Highways England between April 2016 and July 2020. Laura's earlier experience includes serving as an IT Buyer at Coventry Building Society and various roles including Contracts Officer and Sourcing Administrator at The Law Society. Laura Russell earned a Bachelor of Arts in Ancient History from The University of Manchester (2009-2012) and completed studies at King Edwards VI College Stourbridge.