NEPO has successfully appointed a procurement professional to its Professional Services category.

Rhian Hepple joins NEPO as procurement coordinator, having previously worked within the Member Support team at Credit Karma (FinTech website).

In her role, Rhian will be responsible for delivering procurement activity for this major spend category for the public sector both within the North East and nationally.

NEPO has a range of procurement frameworks covering the professional services sector that offer companies a quick and compliant route to market and a range of opportunities to win contracts – from translation and interpreting services, to legal services and travel management.

Commenting on her appointment, Rhian said: “I’m thrilled to be joining the amazing team at NEPO and contributing to advancing their mission in bringing social value to the North East. I look forward to collaborating with stakeholders, to deliver impactful solutions and drive operational excellence.”

This recent appointment underscores NEPO’s commitment to recruiting top talent within the procurement industry, and fostering a culture of excellence within the organisation.

Carl Telford, professional services category lead, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Rhian to the team. Her extensive experience will be invaluable as we continue to enhance our services and drive positive outcomes for our members.”