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Diane Giddings MCIPS

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Head Of Procurement at SMS
📍 Norton, England, United Kingdom

Diane Giddings is a Chartered procurement professional with over 15 years of experience in supply chain solutions. As Head of Procurement at SMS, she leads strategic sourcing, cost optimisation, and supplier collaboration. People who have worked with her describe her as dedicated, thorough, and a great collaborator with exceptional leadership skills.

Diane recently achieved Chartered Status with CIPS, underscoring her commitment to professional excellence in procurement.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Head Of Procurement
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Norton, England, United Kingdom
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Sustainable Procurement
Completed specialized UK Sustainable Procurement Skills training, showing an active interest in integrating sustainability into her procurement strategies.
Supplier Collaboration
Emphasizes strong vendor relationships, highlighted by a recent visit to a partner's distribution center to foster collaboration.
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Career

Work history

6-2018
Head Of Procurement
SMS
12-2015 - 6-2018
European Supply Chain Manager
Fellowes Brands
6-2014 - 12-2015
European Purchasing Manager
Fellowes Brands
2-2007 - 6-2014
European Senior Buyer
Fellowes Brands
10-2000 - 6-2001
Buyer
Tunstall Group
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Education
1984 - 1988
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Campsmount Technology College
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