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Julia Browne is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience in managing procurement projects across various sectors. Since March 2022, Julia has served as a Senior Procurement Category Manager at Specsavers, overseeing HR and Professional Services procurement initiatives. Prior to that, Julia worked at Allianz as a Senior Procurement Officer, engaging with senior C-suite stakeholders to enhance the reputation of Procurement within the Professional Services category. Julia's career also includes a significant tenure at Sanofi, where roles included Procurement Category Manager for HR Services across multiple regions, as well as Procurement Lead Buyer for UK HR. Earlier in Julia's career, contributions at Legal & General involved managing procurement for software, marketing, and HR, alongside responsibilities in the IT Division focused on management information delivery. Julia holds a CIPS qualification in Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions, and Contracts Management and has a degree in Languages & Business Studies from Greenwich University.