Meet the Tutors

Christine Fare
FCIPS Chartered
Christine has a wealth of diverse procurement and supply chain experience which has been recognised because she has been made a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing in 2019. As a Procurement and Supply Chain specialist she has expertise in all aspects of the Product lifecycle, with over 20 years’ experience, working within the Aerospace Industry.

Tim Young
FCIPS Chartered
Tim is a Regional Procurement Manager for Lovell, part of Morgan Sindall Group, one of the UK’s biggest construction companies. Tim is actively involved with CIPS (having previously been a member of CIPS congress) and often volunteers at school career events, to promote the industry. Having Autism, Tim is a huge advocate for raising awareness of autism in the workplace and has written many noteworthy articles for bodies and organisations around this subject.

Emma Williams
CIPS Mentor
With over 20 years of extensive experience in marketing and procurement, Emma has developed a profound understanding of market strategies and operational efficiency.
Emma spent several years overseeing International Partnerships at the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply. Emma is now dedicated to sharing her knowledge and experience with students and is passionate about fostering the next generation of procurement professionals.

Adam Smith
MCIPS Chartered
Adam has over 25 years’ experience in procurement, commercial, and general management roles. The majority of his career has been spent in the engineering and manufacturing sectors, including a role as Procurement Director for an aerospace business that supplied blue chip clients such as Boeing, Airbus, and Rolls-Royce.

Terri Hudson
FCIPS, PgCert, FHEA
Terri Hudson has over 30 years’ procurement experience across public, private and third sectors. She has led major programmes in housing, infrastructure, and transport, and is recognised for her expertise in governance, category management, and digital procurement transformation. Terri has taught CIPS Levels 2–6 for more than a decade, delivering training to over 800 learners worldwide.

Rick Anstis
FCIPS Chartered
Rick is a highly qualified procurement expert, acknowledged as an international authority on procurement, contracts, and contract management. Previous Senior Lecturer / Director of Procurement Programmes for the UK National School of Government.

Carl Singleton
MCIPS (Chartered), PGCE, MBA
Carl brings a wealth of experience including a 15-year career in industry, managing global spend categories in steel, automotive, oil & gas, construction, manufacturing, and medical. Delivering CIPS and undergraduate and postgraduate procurement and supply programmes. Carl is qualified MCIPS (Chartered), PGCE and holds an MBA.

Amy Downes
MAAT
With more than 10 years working experience in the profession and over 5 years of experience in delivering AAT courses. With a proven record of success and student pass rate well above national average rate in the UK. Amy believes in learner engagement and uses interactive sessions with the emphasis on self-learning and practice.


