James Dobbin

Director, Supply Chain & Procurement Practice

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James Dobbin stood in the office next to green plants.
James joined BIE as a Director in 2024 to lead the Procurement Search practice on a global scale. His focus is to partner with clients and deliver the best Procurement talent for their business.

James operates across an array of organisations, from fast-growth start-ups to transformation-led organisations, both privately owned and PE backed.

With a proven track record of exceeding targets, driving revenue growth and forging strategic partnerships, James excels in closing high-value processes and articulating the value of optimised recruitment solutions.

Typically, James runs retained assignments for Chief Procurement Officer searches and their direct reports, predominantly across the UK and EMEA. He has more than eight years’ experience and has spent the last five years focusing on search mandates. With a true commitment to discretion, James prides himself in his collaborative approach to connect individuals with the right organisation and leaders.

Born in Hampshire, James attended university in the USA on a soccer scholarship where he majored in writing while minoring in graphic design. Outside of work, James enjoys sport, books, film, and has a weird obsession with anything from the 80s – despite being born a decade too late!

James and the BIE team were extremely professional and were fantastic with their communication. James ensured that my understanding of the role was clear and my expectations were consistently managed throughout the process. For me, this stood out, as it allowed me to focus my attention on the organisation and the opportunity. James's ability to build trust and deliver clarity for the client's objectives was evident from the very first conversation. I had a real sense that James didn't just understand the brief but was driving the positive promotion of the organisation objectives forward. It was motivating and encouraging to see the attention to detail. It most certainly made me evaluate my approach to putting my best self forward. I'm hugely grateful to James and the BIE team, and I would absolutely recommend them and will most certainly be building on the relationship we've started.
Jake Clulow, Group Head of Supply Chain at Beck & Pollitzer

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