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Paul Swendell

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Purchasing Director at Rank Group
📍 Watford, England, United Kingdom

Paul Swendell serves as the Purchasing Director at Rank Group, where he is a key leader in strategic sourcing for business-critical programmes. With a history of progressive roles within the company, he has a proven track record of implementing procurement systems, building strong supplier relationships, and achieving significant, sustainable results.

He is focused on ensuring the highest standards of governance and ethical practices throughout the supply chain. He champions corporate social responsibility, including environmental sustainability, diversity, and fair labor practices, seeing them as essential for long-term partnerships and a sustainable business model.

In a previous role, he successfully reduced new build and refurbishment costs by 20%, saving approximately £1 million per project.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Purchasing Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Watford, England, United Kingdom
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Strategic Sourcing
His career at Rank Group has centered on leading strategic sourcing initiatives and driving value through business-critical purchasing programmes.
Supplier Relationships
He emphasizes long-term, collaborative partnerships with suppliers, believing it enables the company to thrive in an ever-changing marketplace.
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Career

Work history

2014
Purchasing Director
Rank Group
4-2013
Head of Operational Purchasing
Rank Group
8-2011
Senior Purchasing Manager
Rank Group Gaming Division
4-2005 - 8-2011
Purchasing Manager
Rank Group Gaming Division
4-2000 - 4-2005
Senior Purchasing Manager
Rank Group Gaming Division
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Adeyfield School
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