Professor Jane Lynch
(she/her)

Professor of Procurement

I thrive on challenge and particularly enjoy research across disciplines. I offer expertise in public procurement, social value, innovation in procurement and supply chain collaboration.

I am a Professor of Procurement for the Logistics and Operations Management (LOM) section of Cardiff Business School. I lead the Centre of Public Value Procurement which aims to grow and support the talent pool of procurement professionals in public, private and third sectors.

Nationally, I am experienced in providing a range of procurement and collaboration support to governments and the private sector from research and engagement activities to executive teaching. I was delighted to receive a prestigious, Individual of the Year (2023) Government Opportunities Award for my contributions to public procurement in Wales.

Globally, I co-lead IRSPP (International Research Study on Public Procurement). We conduct new research approximately every two years with procurement leaders in government and policy from across the world. More information can be found on the IRSPP website.

Research and Engagement - I led the Procurement Lab for Infuse 2023 and bring collaboration expertise for project managing the LINC Multimorbidity project (2020-2025). I supervise two PhDs currently and about to start a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Down to Earth Project (https://downtoearthproject.org.uk/ ) - EPIC is an environment and people impact calculator used for capturing the legacy of large construction projects such as schools and hospitals.

Teaching - Since 2021, I have been Director for Help to Grow: Management (available for Micros and SMEs) at cardiff Business School. I am a Senior Fellow for the Advance Higher Education (SFHEA) and have won awards for personal tutoring and student experience, previously holding roles such as Senior Personal Tutor and Director of Student Experience for the Business School. My pedagogical research has included personal tutoring and international orientation, attending and presenting at the LTSE Conference.

Additional Roles

Branch Chair of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) - South Wales Branch
Associate Director (MICW) of Institute for Collaborative Working (ICW), Cymru
Judging Panel member for GOAwards(Wales), GOAwards (UK National), Institute of Directors (IOD) Wales, HCSA Awards, and NASPO (National Association of State Procurement) Annual Awards.
External Examiner - PhD, DBA

Professional Membership

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
Institute for Collaborative Working (ICW)
IPSERA - International Purchasing and Supply Educators Reseach Association

2024

Lynch, J. 2024. Embedding social value in procurement. Project Report. [Online]. Cardiff: Wales Centre for Public Policy. Available at: https://www.wcpp.org.uk/publication/embedding-social-value-in-procurement/
Karaosman, H., Lynch, J., Reed, A. and Patriarche, M. 2024. Back to the future: Just transition in the Welsh textile industry. Presented at: Conversation Starter, March 2024.
Lynch, J., Baid, V. and Walker, S. 2024. Embedding social value in procurement: a practical guide for SMEs. Documentation. Supply Chain Sustainability School. Available at: https://www.actionsustainability.com/publications/embedding-social-value-in-procurement-smes/

2022

Patrucco, A. S., Trabucchi, D., Frattini, F. and Lynch, J. 2022. The impact of Covid-19 on innovation policies promoting Open Innovation. R&D Management 52(2), pp. 500-526. (10.1111/radm.12495)

2021

Harland, C. M. et al. 2021. Practitioners' learning about healthcare supply chain management in the COVID-19 pandemic: a public procurement perspective. International Journal of Operations and Production Management 41(13), pp. 178-189. (10.1108/IJOPM-05-2021-0348)
Harland, C. M., Essig, M., Lynch, J. and Patrucco, A. S. 2021. Policy-led public procurement: does strategic procurement deliver?. Journal of Public Procurement 21(3), pp. 221-228. (10.1108/JOPP-09-2021-089)

2020

Shelton, K., Merchant, C. and Lynch, J. 2020. The Adopting Together Service: How innovative collaboration is meeting the needs of children in Wales waiting the longest to find a family. Adoption and Fostering 44(2), pp. 128-141. (10.1177/0308575920920390)
Wontner, K. L., Walker, H., Harris, I. and Lynch, J. 2020. Maximising “community benefits” in public procurement: tensions and trade-offs. International Journal of Operations and Production Management 40(12), pp. 1909-1939. (10.1108/IJOPM-05-2019-0395)

2019

Lynch, J. 2019. Effective supply chain collaboration. In: Wells, P. ed. Contemporary Operations and Logistics: Achieving Excellence in Turbulent Times. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, pp. 193-218.
Lynch, J. 2019. Leveraging social public procurement to deliver public value through community benefits clauses: An international study. In: Lindgreen, A. et al. eds. Public Value: Deepening, Enriching, and Broadening the Theory and Practice of Creating Public Value. London and New York: Routledge, pp. 122-140.

2015

Wontner, K., Walker, H. L., Harris, I. and Lynch, J. 2015. Barriers and enablers to "living wage" in public sector contracts. Presented at: 24th Annual IPSERA Conference, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 30 March - 2 April 2015.
Lynch, J. 2015. Configuring the strategic orientation of manufacturing firms for economic sustainability: a study of the UK touring caravan industry. PhD Thesis, Cardiff University.

2014

Marsh, J., Soroka, A. J., Davies, P., Lynch, J. and Eyers, D. R. 2014. Challenges to sustainable manufacturing resource planning implementation in SMEs: An exploratory study. Presented at: Sustainable Design and Manufacturing 2014, Cardiff, UK, 28-30 April 2014.

2012

Lynch, J., Mason, R. J., Beresford, A. K. C. and Found, P. 2012. An examination of the role for Business Orientation in an uncertain business environment. International Journal of Production Economics 137(1), pp. 145-156. (10.1016/j.ijpe.2011.11.004)

2010

Lynch, J., Beresford, A. K. C., Mason, R. J. and Found, P. 2010. Problems and challenges facing a market orientated supply chain approach. Presented at: 15th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2010), Kuala Lumpar, Malaysia, 4-7 July 2010Proceedings of the 15th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2010). Nottingham: Nottingham Business School pp. 67-74.

2009

Lynch, J., Mason, R. J., Beresford, A. K. C. and Found, P. 2009. An exploration of the supply chain design and organisation of the UK caravan manufacturing industry. Presented at: 14th International Symposium on Logistics : Global supply chains and inter-firm networks, Istanbul, Turkey, 5-8 July 2009Proceedings of the 14th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2009) Global supply chains and inter-firm networks Istanbul, Turkey 5-8 July 2009. Nottingham: Nottingham University Business School pp. 538-546.

External Advisory Board member for Journal of Responsible Production and Consumption https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/journal/jrpc

Guest Editor for Special Issue in Journal of Public Procurement https://www.emerald.com/insight/publication/issn/1535-0118/vol/21/iss/3

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships - I am a strong advocate of KTPS and the way they promote industry and academic collaboration generating innovative research and business growth opportunities.

Adopting Together in collaboration with St. David's Children's Society) Child Adoption where the project won Best of the Best UK Awards for Social Impact https://www.ktp-uk.org/case-study/innovate-uk-ktp-awards-2021-winners/
Cerebra - helping and supporting families and children with learning difficulties
EPIC - in collaboration with Down to Earth Project

Future Generations Commissioner - How we procure well-being in Wales Review

I supported the Future Generations Commissioner (Wales) with the Section 20 Procurement Review which examines the extent to which public bodies are embedding the well-being goals into procurement. https://www.futuregenerations.wales/work/procurement/

How do we procure well-being? – Cardiff Business School blog - Cardiff University

Stakeholder Engagement

In 2024, I led a procurement healthcheck across the Welsh Public sector to understand the extent to which the principles of the Welsh Procurement Policy Statement are being embedded in public sector procurement across Wales.

Foundational Economy

In 2024, I led a mapping exercise aligning the five FE objectives in Wales with the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015. I delivered training to advisors and delivered talks at supplier Expos. Published content will soon be available.

Public Procurement of Innovation

InFuSe (Innovation of Future Public Services) 2023 was a collaborative project worth £5.6 million. Funded by the Wales European Funding Office (WEFO), Cardiff Business School with Y Lab Nesta - and Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) to develop InFuSe – Innovation of Future Public Services – led by Monmouthshire Council.

Follow the link for more information https://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/infuse/

Collaborative Working

ECR Research project - How to utilise collaboration to tackle food waste in retail https://instituteforcollaborativeworking.com/Research-and-Knowledge/Resource-Library/Effective-Collaboration

icw_future_report_web.pdf (instituteforcollaborativeworking.com)

Teaching Experience

I hold vast experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels - e.g., (UG): Purchasing & Supply Chain Management (Year 2), (UG): Strategic Purchasing and Supplier Management (Year 3), MBA Purchasing & Supply Chain Management (elective module).

Currently, my teaching portfolio includes executive programme design and delivery.

Following an early career in the retail sector, I pursued a part time MBA which led to opportunities in teaching at Open University, and University of Wales, Newport before joining Cardiff Business School in 2006.

I completed the PGCert (FHEA) Higher Education Teaching Qualification, University of Wales, Newport in 2007 and was awarded Senior Fellow (SFHEA) in 2021 at Cardiff.

My PhD in Cardiff University examined the configuration of strategic orientation approaches for manufacturing firms during a period of hyper-turbulence (completed 2015). I wanted to understand what drives a business during challenging times, and the role of purchasing or procurement in this. I focused on the strategy, structure and behaviours which influenced the effectiveness of internal collaboration and strategic integration - supply chain orientation.

I am experienced in chairing meetings, convening workshops, and facilitating multi stakeholder discussions on complex topics. I have active profiles on Linkedin and Twitter X and invite likeminded professionals to connect.

Honours and awards

Jane has regularly received awards for her contribution to teaching and supporting students.

Individual of the Year Award, Government Procurement Opportunities (Wales) 2023
Students Union Nomination - "Enriching Student Life" Award - Student Rep Coordinator 2019 - 2020
LTSE - Recommended Standout Session (Round table discussion on international student orientation support) 2019
CARBS Enhancing Student Employability, 2018
CARBS Exceptional Student Support Award 2017
Students Union Nomination for "Enriching Student Life" Award (Most uplifting staff member; Student Rep coordinator, 2018)
Outstanding Contribution Award 2016
Developing Student Employability Award 2015
Nominated for Exceptional Enhancement of the Student Experience Award 2015
Outstanding Contribution Award 2014.

Professional memberships

Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
Institute for Collaborative Working MICW
IPSERA (International Purchasing and Supply Educator's Research Association)

Committees and reviewing

Jane is co-editor for Special Issue for Journal of Public Procurement (JoPP)

Journal Article Reviewer for Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management

Jane's role as Director of Student Experience means that she is a member of many School and University Committees and Boards including:

Teaching & Learning Committee
Student/Staff Panel
ISC Committee
Business Management Board of Studies
MBA Board of Studies
Coordinator - LOM section Advisory Board committee

I am interested in supervising PhDs in the areas of: Procurement; Supply chain; Social value; Collaboration; Innovation

Contact Details

LynchJ2@cardiff.ac.uk
+44 29208 76144
Aberconway Building, Room C04, Colum Road, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 3EU

Research themes

Specialisms

Supply chain collaboration
Supply chains
procurement
public procurement
responsible sourcing