Andy Warlow
Senior Director - Strategic Sourcing Research, Development, DTE , Data, Technology & Engineering Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Andrew Warlow is a seasoned procurement and supply chain leader with over a decade of experience driving strategic sourcing and operational excellence across global teams and multiple categories. Recognized as an innovation-focused leader, Andrew is passionate about expanding procurement’s role as a value creator fostering supplier partnerships and integrating new technologies to enhance R&D performance. A recipient of the 2019 ISM 30 Under 30 Supply Chain Star Award for his contributions to GSK’s R&D strategy, he has worked across Europe and North America and holds a dual honors degree in Economics and Politics from the University of Sheffield. Andrew’s mission is to inspire teams to deliver enterprise-wide solutions through procurement and supply chain excellence.
Seminars
- Examining the evolving role of procurement from cost control to strategic enabler
- Exploring how procurement can influence innovation, compliance, and risk management
- Sharing lessons from pharma, biotech, and CRO leaders on building high-impact procurement functions
- Developing the right skills, culture, and leadership to navigate complex R&D environments
- Structuring teams to manage global supplier networks and emerging categories effectively
- Embedding agile practices and continuous improvement to deliver measurable strategic impact
