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Samuel James Higginson

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Head of Strategic Sourcing at Marks and Spencer
📍 Catalonia, Spain

Samuel is the Head of Strategic Sourcing at Marks and Spencer, where he has built his entire career progressing through various food technology roles. He holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Nottingham and is a certified Registered Scientist (RSci), underscoring his technical expertise in the food industry.

Demonstrating early leadership skills, Samuel was Head of House at Princethorpe College, where he was responsible for motivating large groups. His interests in major retail and consumer goods companies like Sainsburys and PepsiCo suggest he keeps a broad view of the market landscape beyond his immediate role.

Unique fact: He appeared on the "Inside M&S" television feature to tell the story of the companys Fairtrade-certified Luxury Gold Tea.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Head of Strategic Sourcing
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Catalonia, Spain
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Grocery Transformation
He frequently posts about the "transformation journey" in M&S's grocery and ambient food departments, celebrating innovation and team successes.
Sustainable Packaging
He proudly shared a major team achievement of removing over five million pieces of plastic from packaging, showing a clear commitment to sustainability initiatives.
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Career

Work history

3-2025
Head of Strategic Sourcing
Marks and Spencer
3-2021 - 3-2025
Head of Food Technology
Marks and Spencer
7-2020 - 3-2021
Executive Assistant to Managing Director of M&S Food
Marks and Spencer
1-2019 - 8-2020
Food Technologist
Marks and Spencer
9-2016 - 1-2019
Graduate Food Technologist
Marks and Spencer
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Education
2012 - 2016
Bachelor of Science (BSc) - 1st Class
University of Nottingham
2005 - 2012
A Level
Princethorpe College
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