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Heather Purcell MCIPS

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Procurement Manager at Sainsbury's
📍 United Kingdom

Heather Purcell is a Global Procurement Manager at Sainsburys, focusing on enterprise digital and tech services. With an extensive background at Jaguar Land Rover and Halfords, she has deep expertise in strategic sourcing and category management. She holds an Advanced Diploma from CIPS and is a certified skilled negotiator.

She holds dual certifications in advanced negotiation, including "Scotwork Advancing Negotiation Skills" and "The complete skilled negotiator", highlighting her specialized expertise.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Procurement Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
United Kingdom
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Tech Procurement
Her current role as Global Procurement Manager for Enterprise Digital services at Sainsbury's centers on acquiring technology services and solutions.
Advanced Negotiation
She holds multiple certifications, including "Scotwork Advancing Negotiation Skills, " indicating a focus on high-level negotiation strategy and execution.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Procurement Manager
Sainsbury's
9-2023 - 10-2025
Procurement Manager
JLR
4-2022 - 9-2023
Senior Category Buyer
JLR
1-2020 - 4-2022
Global Strategic Senior Buyer
JLR
1-2018 - 1-2020
Senior Buyer
Halfords
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Education
2023 - 2024
Advanced Diploma- Level 5
CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
2021 - 2022
Diploma- Level 4
CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
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