Laura Gawthorn

Laura Gawthorn is a seasoned procurement and sourcing professional currently serving as a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager at Thames Water since June 2023. Prior to this role, Gawthorn worked as a Senior Commercial Manager at UK Shared Business Services Ltd from January 2021 to June 2023, and as Commercial Lead at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on secondment from UK SBS. Gawthorn's extensive experience includes positions such as Senior Procurement Specialist for Major Projects, Category Manager at Jaguar Land Rover, and various roles within UK SBS, where notable achievements included implementing pan-government frameworks to enhance efficiencies in procurement. Laura Gawthorn holds an LLB in Law from Bournemouth University and has built a diverse background in procurement, contract management, and stakeholder engagement throughout a career that spans over a decade.