Simon Jones

Partner - Cost Reduction & Procurement

Simon has over 30 years’ experience as a commercial and procurement consultant, leading and transforming procurement functions. He has extensive CPO experience with major blue-chip companies.


For the past 12 years, Simon has specialised in delivering consultancy and advisory services to the Private Equity sector, where he has developed his award-winning procurement model and service. He has held leadership positions in high profile companies for a number of industry sectors including, banking with Citigroup, consultancy with PWC, leisure with Rank Organisation and telecoms with Telewest and TalkTalk.


A Fellow and Chartered member of both the Chartered Management Institute and The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, he has also been a member of the CIPS council and the CIPS Fellows Committee.

Industry insights


A digital human made of blocks and wires jumping into the air
by Ruth Redding 23 April 2026
Why digital transformation fails: human adoption. Learn how leaders can reduce change resistance, protect ROI and improve programme success with structured change management | READ FULL ARTICLE
Wind farms  and solar panels in the countryside at dawn
by Scott Armstrong 27 March 2026
Sustainability | Energy, risk and competitiveness – find out why sustainability is no longer just about reporting, but about resilience, cost control and long-term advantage | READ FULL ARTICLE
Yello and turquoise neon lights.
24 March 2026
International consulting firm, Cambridge Management Consulting has acquired telecommunications cost-reduction specialist, The Carrier Club, strengthening its ability to help organisations reduce their telecoms and network infrastructure costs.
Pembroke College lawn bathed in sunlight
by Tim Passingham 12 March 2026
CAMBRIDGE | See how Cambridge MC and Pembroke College are creating mutual value through a unique corporate partnership spanning student opportunities, academic collaboration and industry events | READ FULL CASE STUDY
Neon sharks made out of code.
by Simon Crimp 9 March 2026
Cyber Security | Ransomware in 2026 is a board-level resilience issue. Learn the key risks, weak spots and practical questions boards should ask to improve readiness, recovery and response.
The Top 21.2026 at the awards event in Cambridge, UK.
6 March 2026
The #21toWatch Top21.2026 winners have been announced at an awards ceremony at The Glasshouse innovation hub in Cambridge.
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