UK Supplier Day
Connecting Our Supply Chain
It was an honour to host the Cicor UK Supplier Event on behalf of my UK colleagues – Lisa Finch (Cicor Hartlepool), Natalie Snowdon (STS Defence, Gosport), and Julian Jane (Cicor Newport). Bringing our supplier community together at the historic Bletchley Park on 29 October was a fantastic opportunity to strengthen relationships and connect the end-to-end supply chain.
Under the theme “Powering Progress – Building the Future of Supply Chain Together”, the event was all about building competitiveness through partnerships. In today’s fast-moving environment, success depends on collaboration across every link in the chain – from design and sourcing to delivery and support. This day gave us the chance to meet face-to-face, share perspectives, and build the trust that underpins everything we do.
Beyond the formal sessions, what truly stood out was the networking. Seeing suppliers, colleagues, and partners come together to exchange ideas and explore new ways of working was inspiring. These connections are what make our supply chain stronger, more agile, and ready to meet the challenges ahead.
Thank you to all the Cicor team who supported the event and helped make it such a positive, forward-looking day. Together, we’re not just powering progress – we’re building a future where collaboration drives success for all.
Howard Phillips
Head of Supply Chain
Cicor site Bedford, UK
This year’s Cicor UK Supplier Day was one of those events that genuinely leaves you feeling energised and proud of what we’re creating together at Cicor. There was such a strong sense of connection in the room, and it reinforced the bigger picture of where we’re heading as a group.
From a Business Development perspective, it was fantastic to see just how open, engaged, and invested our suppliers were - honest conversations about challenges, future programmes, and how we can collectively set ourselves up for success. It was a great reminder that our ecosystem isn’t just about transactions or supply chains… it’s a network of strategic partners who play a critical role in what we deliver to our customers.
A huge congratulations to the UK procurement team for organising such a brilliant event - the collaboration, energy, and shared ambition throughout the day really highlighted the strength of our position, the depth of our supplier community, and the value we can create together.
Already looking forward to the next one!
Laura Robson
Business Development Manager
Cicor site Hartlepool, UK
