Dr Jane Lynch

Senior Associate for ICW Wales

jane.lynch@icw.uk.com

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Summary

Jane is a Lecturer for the Logistics and Operations Management (LOM) section of Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University, employed there since 2006. Her teaching portfolio includes modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels specialising in purchasing & supply chain management. Jane’s research areas include strategic orientation, collaborative working and supply chain management. Jane has published in the International Journal of Production Economics (IJPE) and regularly presents papers at international purchasing, supply chain and logistics conferences.

Key Experience

Jane has developed an understanding of procurement and supply chain management related issues from her experience across a range of industry sectors. Following an early career in retail, her PhD examined the organisation’s strategic orientation with a focus on the collaborative interface between purchasing, marketing and operations. This research project was applied in the manufacturing context. More recently, her research has focused on public procurement and procurement policy (joint bidding, community benefits, local multipier effect of local sourcing).

Additional Responsibilities

• External Examiner for University of BathSpa (MA Business & Management)
• Education & Liaison Office and active committee member for South Wales Branch of CIPS
• Member of the Creative Procurement Forum, Wales
• Co-Chair of Joint Bidding Steering Group, Wales
• Judge for Annual Welsh National Procurement Awards since 2013.

Key Qualifications and Professional Memberships

PhD MBA PGCert FHEA MICW CIPS
ILM Certified BS11000 Facilitator