Siemens Healthcare is one of the world’s largest suppliers of technology in the healthcare industry and a leader in medical imaging, laboratory diagnostics and healthcare IT, all supported by a comprehensive portfolio of clinical consulting, training, and services available across the globe and tailored to customers’ needs.

In fiscal 2015, Siemens Healthcare had around 44,000 employees worldwide and posted revenue worth €12.9bn, and profits of more than €2bn.

Andrew Wade is responsible for the Strategic Procurement of Helium in four factories and service organisations in 70 countries. He leads a cross-functional helium team and was recently shortlisted for the Cross Functional Collaboration Award of the Procurement Leaders Network for his work in leading the Siemens Global Helium Strategy. Wade joined Siemens Magnet Technology in 2009 and is based at its manufacturing location near Oxford (UK) and has a track record of nearly 30 years in strategic procurement roles.