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Adele Bleakley

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Procurement Manager at Sainsbury's
📍 United Kingdom

Adele is an award-winning Procurement Manager at Sainsburys with over seven years of experience across the retail and automotive industries. A graduate of Nottingham Trent University, she was named Highly Commended Young Talent of the Year at the 2024 CIPS Awards, specializing in value-driven procurement for marketing and media categories.

Outside of work, Adele has a distinct passion for aviation, demonstrated by her interest in aerospace companies and a unique certification for cabin crew. She is passionate about mentoring others entering the procurement field and is often described by colleagues as kind-hearted, professional, and a quick learner.

Unique fact: Adele holds a Level 2 NCFE professional certification for Cabin Crew.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Procurement Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
United Kingdom
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Procurement Careers
Actively promotes the profession by speaking on industry podcasts and conference panels to help guide those starting their procurement careers.
Value-Driven Procurement
Focuses on delivering value over simple cost savings, particularly in marketing, where investment can generate significant business revenue.
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Career

Work history

7-2024
Procurement Manager
Sainsbury's
6-2022 - 7-2024
Marketing Buyer
Sainsbury's
8-2021 - 6-2022
Procurement Consultant
Procura Consulting
8-2020 - 8-2021
Purchasing Controller
Nissan Motor Corporation
9-2018 - 8-2020
Purchasing Graduate
Nissan Motor Corporation
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Education
2014 - 2018
Bachelor's degree
Nottingham Trent University
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