Richard Posa

Richard Posa is an accountant by training whose initial career was spent in a range of finance roles including in senior management and Chief Financial Officer roles. Richard moved into procurement in 2000 and has held four Chief Procurement Officer roles, leading procurement transformations, developing teams and improving value in diverse industries including mining, airline and leisure/entertainment sectors. Across different companies, Richard’s teams have delivered multimillion dollar value improvements. Richard also has extensive experience in delivering training across a wide range of procurement competencies in both the Middle East and Asia. His expertise include category management, strategic sourcing, contract law, supplier performance, contract management, supplier relationship management, finance for procurement, risk management and negotiation.