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Daniel Fettes
Experienced Procurement Professional
Professional Profile
Dynamic procurement professional with 14+ years of experience in global organisations. Proven track record from junior roles to Senior Category Management. Entrepreneurial and data-driven, excelling in developing creative strategies and leveraging supplier relationships to drive value and support business objectives.
Lives in Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, UK.
Worked At
Work Experience
Proven track record of delivering significant value to organisations through best in class procurement methods.
Senior Procurement Category Manager
Checkatrade
Contract
May 2024 - Present
Portsmouth, UK
Responsibility to support the Marketing stakeholders in cost optimisation and measuring ROI.
Leading two significant transformational projects to streamline operations.
Senior Procurement Category Manager
Norgine
Full-Time
May 2021 - Apr 2024
Denham, UK
Combined my strategy execution, stakeholder and supplier management experience to work collaboratively across multiple spend categories, to develop strategies that improved operational efficiency and delivered bottom line savings.
Sourcing Specialist - Europe
Visa Europe
Full-Time
Nov 2018 - Apr 2021
London, UK
Managed commercial contracts and risk in a highly regulated and process driven industry.
Procurement Category Lead - EMEA
Abbott Labs
Full-Time
Aug 2014 - Jan 2016
Maidenhead, UK
Worked with Marketing leadership to identify, plan and deliver significant cost optimisation across the region.
Personal Attributes
Personal traits that describe me as a person and what it could be like to work with me.
Interpersonal Skills
I am able to listen actively, understand the
needs of others, manage my own emotions
and communicate effectively.
needs of others, manage my own emotions
and communicate effectively.
Problem Solving Skills
Finding solutions to business related problems
naturally engages the curious and creative side of me.
naturally engages the curious and creative side of me.
Energetic
Passionate for business and Procurement, I
help motivate others around me with my natural
energy.
help motivate others around me with my natural
energy.
Willingness to Learn
I am always learning and because I am passionate
about what I do, learning and teaching others is a key
strength of mine.
about what I do, learning and teaching others is a key
strength of mine.
Professional Skills
Key competencies I possess, essential for navigating and excelling in various Procurement roles.
Data Analysis
Business Case Development
Story Telling
Stakeholder Management
Change Management
Supplier Relationship Management
Strategic Thinking
Contract Management
Influencing
Entrepreneurial
Achievements
Acknowledgments for exceptional achievements and contributions in professional endeavors.
Significant Supplier Reduction & Savings
£150K Savings
Reduction of 120 Suppliers
Developed strategy and lead the consolidation and implementation of a signle source of supply for MRO suppliers across our manufacturing operations.
Jun 2023
Cost Optimisation EMEA
Circa $3.2M Savings
Streamline Operations
Lead an opportunity analysis for Marketing Operations across EMEA. Supported negotiations, process optimisation across a several of opportunities.
Jul 2015
Procurement Outsourcing
Non Value Add Activities
Reduction of 2 FTE
Lead the training/handover to our outsourced provider for all Non Value Adding Procurement activity, ensuring a successful transition.
Jan 2023
SRM Methodology
Improved Supplier Relationships
Savings
Identified an opportunity to improve relationships with our key suppliers. Created templates and documentation to support category managers enhancing supplier relationships.
Jul 2022
Recommendations
Endorsements and testimonials highlighting professional aptitude and contributions from colleagues and partners.
Sultan
Senior Category Manager
Jan 2024
I am pleased to endorse Daniel for his professionalism and valuable contribution. Throughout our time working together, Daniel consistently showed an excellent understanding of procurement processes and category management. His innovative ideas and attention to detail have greatly improved our team's performance. Daniel's dedication and positive attitude make him a great addition to any team.
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