Andrew Nagalewski
Basingstoke,UK
Summary
Accomplished senior executive with security clearance and a proven track record of leading large-scale commercial, procurement, and transformation programmes across Retail, E-commerce, Distribution, Services, Public Sector, and Financial Services. Recognised for exceptional strategic leadership, commercial acumen, and the ability to build and sustain high-value partnerships. Skilled at driving complex organisational change, optimising operational performance, and delivering measurable business results. Respected by peers, boards, and Fortune 500 companies for decisive leadership, innovative problem-solving, and an unwavering commitment to excellence and organisational success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work history
Supply Chain Director DPT
Ministry of Defence
Bristol, Avon
09.2024 - 08.2025
- Budget Oversight & Commercial Leadership: Directed supply chain capability within a £51.7bn organisation; accountable for £25bn+ annual expenditure across 6,000+ partners, ensuring optimal value delivery, cost efficiency, and strategic supplier leverage.
- Strategic Representation & Influence: Reported to the Chief Supply Chain Officer; led 100+ colleagues (6 direct reports) and represented MoD supply chain capability across government and industry, shaping UK-wide commercial reform and policy direction.
- Commercial Strategy & Supply Chain Architecture: Set strategic direction for end-to-end supply chain capability, spanning category management across all direct/indirect defence spend; accountable for designing future-state agile supply chains to optimise value, innovation, and resilience.
- Risk, Resilience & Value Protection: Oversaw the MoD Supply Chain Risk & Resilience Programme, deploying advanced data-driven approaches to proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks, safeguarding critical operations and billions in expenditure.
- Digital & Commercial Transformation: Developed and delivered the MoD’s digital supply chain and technology strategy, embedding integrated platforms to improve efficiency, enhance commercial insight, and unlock long-term value across defence procurement.
Group Director of Supplier Management
Sainsbury's Group PLC
Holborn, London
12.2019 - 06.2024
- Commercial Leadership: Reported to the Business Services Director / Chief Transformation Officer with accountability for six enterprise-wide supplier management capabilities, directly enabling commercial value delivery and supplier-driven transformation.
- Supplier Spend Management: Accountable for £19.2bn of indirect addressable spend, driving value creation, innovation, and risk reduction through world-class strategic supplier management and a centralised Centre of Excellence.
- Transformation & Cost Optimisation: Designed and executed a £1bn cost-out programme by rationalising and simplifying the supplier ecosystem across Technology, Logistics, Fulfilment, and Services.
- Value-Based Partnering: Built and led a high-performing team of 60+ (8 direct reports), creating new supplier strategies that shifted relationships from transactional to strategic partnerships, unlocking commercial benefits and resilience.
- Commercial Governance & Risk: Strengthened supplier relationship and contract management frameworks to enhance commercial leverage, improve compliance, and mitigate supplier risk across critical categories.
Group Head of Procurement, Supplier/Contract Management & Strategic Change
Currys plc
Acton, London
07.2015 - 11.2019
- Strategic Commercial Leadership: Reported to the CIO & Commercial Director; accountable for strategic supplier and commercial management across all brands including Currys/PC World, Carphone Warehouse, Team Knowhow, Dixons Travel, Elkjop, and Kotsovolos.
- Supplier & Spend Management: Directed commercial strategy for 2,000+ suppliers with £1bn+ annual Opex and £200m+ Capex, driving value optimisation, supplier performance, and cost efficiency across multiple international markets.
- Own Label Strategy: Led the global own-label sourcing strategy, securing competitive advantage, improving margins, and building resilient supply chains across all territories.
- Transformation & Change Leadership: Headed the Technology Strategic Change Office (RIVA – Resilience, Innovation, Value & Agility), delivering a technology transformation agenda that improved agility, commercial leverage, and operational resilience.
- Commercial Impact: Delivered £200m+ in indirect cost savings through strategic supplier negotiations, contract optimisation, and supplier consolidation programmes.
Head of Commercial, Partner Management & ECommerce
Walgreens Boots Alliance
Chessington
01.2012 - 06.2015
- Commercial & Strategic Leadership: Reported to the UK General Manager; led a team of 34 (8 direct reports) with accountability for UK Partner Management, Category Management, European Own-Label Strategy, and Commercial Buying & eCommerce Strategy for Alphega Pharmacy (1,000+ stores, £1bn+ revenues).
- Revenue & Profit Growth: Delivered £240m in sales and £24m in trading profit through enhanced category strategies, supplier partnerships, and margin optimisation.
- Digital & Channel Innovation: Designed and launched a new B2B2C eCommerce channel, securing strategic partnerships with 50+ FMCG suppliers and expanding market reach.
- Global Integration & Commercial Partnerships: Played a pivotal role in the Walgreens–Alliance Boots global integration, leading change management and delivering £2bn in incremental partner investment through strategic commercial collaborations.
Retail Buying Partnerships & Tech Director
Print3Group
Basingstoke, Hampshire
07.2006 - 12.2011
- Commercial & Buying Leadership: Reported to the Managing Director; led a team of 22 (6 direct reports) with accountability for GFR & GNFR Buying, Strategic Partnering, Category Management, Own Label Strategy, and Retail/Online Trading Strategy across 250 outlets.
- Spend & Supplier Management: Oversaw £225m annual spend across 120 suppliers, driving supplier performance, commercial value, and innovation across the supply base.
- Strategic Partnerships: Delivered 110+ strategic commercial partnerships with global businesses, strengthening supplier leverage and enabling long-term category growth.
- Commercial Outcomes: Transformed supplier and category strategies to enhance profitability, improve customer offer, and build competitive advantage across retail and eCommerce channels.
Education
ILM Level 7 - Strategic Leadership
University of Manchester
Manchester 09.2022 - 09.2024
Master of Business Administration - Business Leadership
University of Manchester
Manchester 06.2020 - 07.2020
UK Media Training -
British Broadcasting Corporation
London 01.2015 -
BSc - Economics
University West of England
Bristol 09.1998 - 07.2001
3 A-Levels -
Charters School Sunningdale
Sunningdale 09.1996 - 07.1998
9 GCSEs -
Reading Blue Coat
Reading 09.1994 - 07.1996
Skills
- High Priority – Strategic & Commercial Impact
- Strategic Leadership & Decision Making
- Commercial & Strategic Planning
- Performance & Financial Management
- Commercial Transformation & Business Model Innovation
- Change & Risk Management
- Stakeholder & Relationship Management
- Cross-functional Collaboration & Team Leadership
- Organisational Development & Talent Management
- Programme & Project Management
- Technology & Digital Transformation
- Crisis Management & Resilience Planning
Accomplishments
- Transformed the MOD's Supply Chain through the Defence Supply Chain Capability Programme enhancing the MOD’s ability to predict and mitigate supply chain disruptions
- Transformed the strategic supplier’s ecosystem and improved efficiency with a £1 billion cost-out programme at Sainsbury’s Group PLC.
- Achieved £200 million in indirect cost savings at Dixons Carphone via strategic supplier management and change initiatives.
- Developed a new B2B2C ecommerce channel for Walgreens Boots Alliance, greatly boosting growth in the UK wholesale and franchise division.
- Established and led the development of the retail and ecommerce symbol group into in the UK's largest dealer/ buying group.
Volunteer Experience
- Origin Secured, SME Advisor to CEO/Board, 2024 - Present
- CRU Group International, SME Advisor to CFO/COO, 2023 - Present
- The Priory School, PTA Chairman, 2018 - 2021
- Liquidity, SME Advisor to CEO, 2017- 2019
- Dental Directory, SME Advisor to CEO, 2015 - 2018
- NatWest Bank, SME Trainer, 2015-2017
- Curve, SME Advisor to CEO, 2015 - 2016
- Nexus Dealer Group, Board Member, 2011 - 2012
Contact Information
- Address: 1 Furzelea Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9WE
- Mobile: +44 (0) 7341 330 525
- Email: andrewnagalewski@yahoo.co.uk
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-nagalewski-16396b20/
Timeline
Supply Chain Director DPT
Ministry of Defence
09.2024 - 08.2025
ILM Level 7 - Strategic Leadership
University of Manchester
09.2022 - 09.2024
Master of Business Administration - Business Leadership
University of Manchester
06.2020 - 07.2020
Group Director of Supplier Management
Sainsbury's Group PLC
12.2019 - 06.2024
Group Head of Procurement, Supplier/Contract Management & Strategic Change
Currys plc
07.2015 - 11.2019
UK Media Training -
British Broadcasting Corporation
01.2015 -
Head of Commercial, Partner Management & ECommerce
Walgreens Boots Alliance
01.2012 - 06.2015
Retail Buying Partnerships & Tech Director
Print3Group
07.2006 - 12.2011
BSc - Economics
University West of England
09.1998 - 07.2001
3 A-Levels -
Charters School Sunningdale
09.1996 - 07.1998
9 GCSEs -
Reading Blue Coat
09.1994 - 07.1996
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