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Daniel Higginson

Observer · DISC type ci
Purchasing Manager at Next Ltd
📍 Greater Leicester Area, United Kingdom

Daniel Higginson is a CIPS-qualified Purchasing Manager at Next Ltd with extensive experience in the retail sector. He specializes in strategic sourcing, cost reduction, and eSourcing, managing significant categories like utilities and fuel. He is a graduate of Coventry University and holds an MCIPS certification.

Colleagues describe him as an "excellent motivator" with an "enquiring mind, " highlighting his effective leadership and proactive approach.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Purchasing Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
Greater Leicester Area, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Daniel shows up

Example Seeker
Value Driven
Curious

They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals. They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Priorities

Topics Daniel cares about

Strategic Sourcing
His career is focused on strategic sourcing and category management, delivering significant cost reductions and developing governance to meet executive objectives.
eSourcing Technology
He was recruited by Next to lead and advance their eAuction function and has prior specialist roles as an eSourcing Manager and Consultant.
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Career

Work history

5-2017
Purchasing Manager
Next Ltd
1-2010 - 5-2017
eSourcing Manager & Category Buyer
Next Ltd
12-2008 - 2-2010
eSourcing Consultant
Wax Digital
10-2007 - 12-2008
eSourcing Manager
Home Retail Group
7-2005 - 10-2007
eSourcing Specialist
Home Retail Group
In the press

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Education
2001 - 2004
2.1 BA (Hons)
Coventry University
Education details unavailable
Rainham Mark Grammar School
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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