Matt Smith is a Strategic Sourcing Manager at Sainsburys with extensive experience in retail buying and supplier management across diverse categories like produce, bakery, and frozen foods. He holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of York and excels in project management.
He successfully established and implemented a completely new direct sourcing model for berries and cherries.
Matt Smith
Strategic Sourcing Manager at Sainsbury's
London, England, United Kingdom
Overview
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Strategic Sourcing
Manages sourcing strategy, leveraging experience with large branded suppliers and leading own-label launches from concept through to implementation.
Retail Supply Chain
Possesses deep expertise in the food retail supply chain, having managed sourcing for ingredients, packaging, and fresh produce like berries and cherries.
Direct Sourcing Models
Demonstrated expertise by setting up and implementing an entirely new direct sourcing model within the produce category for a major retailer.
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Work History
1-2024
Strategic Sourcing Manager at Sainsbury's
3-2020 - 1-2024
Senior Buyer - In-Store Bakery at Sainsbury's
5-2015 - 3-2020
Senior Buyer - Produce at Sainsbury's
12-2013 - 6-2015
Senior Buyer - Frozen at Sainsbury's
4-2012 - 1-2014
Buyer - Frozen at Sainsbury's
9-2010 - 4-2012
Buyer - Dairy at Sainsbury's
1-2010 - 9-2010
Buyer - Soft Drinks at Sainsbury's
Education
2006 - 2009
Bachelor of Science (BSc) from University of York
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Location : London, England, United Kingdom
Job Level : Middle
Designation : Strategic Sourcing Manager at Sainsbury's
