The Build Chain welcomes new procurement consultant

The Build Chain, a leading materials procurement platform for the construction industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Graves as a new procurement consultant. With an impressive background in the procurement space, including significant experience at YPO, Atkins, and Asda, Chris joins The Build Chain to support its ambitious growth plans and expand its business model to new user groups.

Chris’ strategic insights and hands-on experience will be invaluable as The Build Chain continues to innovate and streamline procurement processes for the construction sector. Chris has a history of developing unique solutions to help organisations support customers in different ways and will bring this expertise to The Build Chain to enhance the offering for buyers across the country.

Funnily enough, this isn’t the first time Chris and Neil Sheldon, The Build Chain CEO, have “worked” together. They are primary school friends who grew apart but fondly remember their childhood days when they took their local underperforming football team and turned it into a winning one—well, that's the story they tell anyway.

Neil Sheldon, CEO of The Build Chain, said:

“We are thrilled to have Chris on board. His expertise is very much aligned with our strategic roadmap which makes this a particularly exciting development for The Build Chain. We are confident that Chris’s contributions will help us enhance our platform and reach new heights in the construction procurement sector as we look to create efficiencies working alongside contractor teams.”

Chris Graves added:

“I am absolutely delighted to be supporting The Build Chain on their journey to revolutionise how materials and services are bought in the construction industry. The solution provides a seamless route for buyers to engage with independent merchants and manufacturers. I am keen to add my procurement knowledge and expertise to the team as we develop the solution even further to meet the growing challenges around cost, risk, quality and ESG that buyers in this industry are facing into.”

The Build Chain is dedicated to transforming the procurement landscape for construction professionals. By simplifying the process of requesting quotes, comparing prices, and ordering materials, The Build Chain enables users to save time, reduce costs, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Chris Graves’s appointment aligns with the company’s mission to continuously improve and adapt to the needs of its users and the wider construction industry.