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Tony Maxwell has been named as the new Head of Procurement at Birmingham-based mechanical and electrical services specialist, J S Wright.
Maxwell will be responsible for all operational and strategic procurement management including reviewing and negotiating trading agreements, sourcing best-quality sustainable and environmental products and supplier services, and maintaining and building relations with existing and new suppliers.
Based at J S Wright’s London office in Euston, Maxwell will lead a procurement team that includes experienced M&E buyers and hirers. He will also join a head office team in Aston that is in the process of digitising the business practices and operations of J S Wright and its sister company Wright Maintenance to enhance operational efficiencies and compliance.
Maxwell joins the business with more than 30 years of experience in the building materials distribution industry. He has previously held the role of Regional Manager for both BSS and Wolseley UK, and for more than 20 years he was Branch Manager for BSS where he was responsible for opening and managing new branches across London and the Southeast.
As an active mental health campaigner, Maxwell will also reinforce J S Wright’s commitment to supporting the mental health of its employees.
Speaking about his new appointment, Maxwell said: “I am keen to further develop J S Wright’s relationships with its partner suppliers as well as bring on more suppliers to support its ambitious five-year growth target. I also aim to keep J S Wright fully aware of how new products coming to market will be able to support the company’s ESG commitments.”
Peter Grierson, J S Wright Managing Director, said: “I am delighted to welcome Tony to this key new role within our senior management team. Tony’s extensive experience in building product distribution and branch management will help us maintain our profitability and competitiveness, as well as our sustainability and environmental credentials, as we grow as a business.”
With the current economic crisis resulting in higher prices and more of a squeeze on resources, FMs need to ensure that they have robust building and maintenance services in place to control costs and reduce the need for emergency repairs. When it comes to drainage and plumbing there are also the challenges of dealing with extreme weather, from droughts to flooding, the need to meet stringent regulations and to avoid causing environmental damage.
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