Telent is proud to celebrate Rhys Griffiths, Senior ESG Procurement Manager, who has been shortlisted for the Sustainable Procurement Champion award by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
One of the profession's most prestigious awards programmes, the CIPS Excellence in Procurement & Supply Awards celebrates excellence, innovation and leadership across procurement and supply chain management. Following a rigorous judging process, Rhys was shortlisted by an independent panel of industry experts alongside procurement leaders from some of the UK's leading organisations.
The shortlisting is a significant personal achievement for Rhys and a proud moment for Telent's procurement team, recognising his leadership in advancing sustainable procurement and helping turn environmental, social and ethical ambitions into practical supply chain action. His work has focused on delivering measurable outcomes, developing supplier capability, contributing to industry initiatives and demonstrating how procurement can create long-term value for money while supporting customers to achieve their objectives.
I'm incredibly proud to be recognised alongside some of the UK's leading organisations and procurement professionals. While the nomination is in my name, it could not have been achieved without the collective effort of Telent's procurement team, colleagues across the business, and the support of our customers, suppliers and partners. Together, we've shown what being purpose-driven can achieve, and I'm honoured this has been recognised by CIPS
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The shortlisted entry highlighted achievements including a 50% reduction in supply chain emissions intensity, increased spend with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), stronger ethical sourcing practices, and increased investment in supplier engagement and development. It also recognised Rhys' contribution to wider industry initiatives, sharing best practice and demonstrating procurement's strategic role in delivering sustainable growth, customer value and positive impact.
Rhys' shortlisting is thoroughly deserved and reflects the passion, expertise and leadership he brings to his role every day. He has been instrumental in advancing sustainable procurement at Telent, helping turn ambitious goals into practical action that delivers real value for our customers, communities, supply chain partners and the wider industry. We are delighted to see Rhys shortlisted for this prestigious award and proud of the impact he continues to make both within Telent and across the procurement profession.
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The Sustainable Procurement Champion category is unique within the awards, with the winner selected through a public vote following shortlisting by the independent judging panel. Voting closes on 10 August 2026, with the winners announced at the CIPS Excellence in Procurement & Supply Awards ceremony in London on 10 September 2026.
Telent is encouraging colleagues, customers, suppliers and partners to support Rhys. To hear more about his journey and cast your vote