Darren Johnson
Group Strategic Procurement Manager @Kimal
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WORK HISTORY
Group Strategic Procurement Manager @Kimal
Lead global procurement strategy managing 200 suppliers across 30 countriesDelivered £950k cost savings over 4 years through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiationsRationalised global supplier base to improve cost control and supply resilienceIntroduced enhanced supplier performance management aligned to KPI and MDR complianceDeveloped procurement team capability through structured performance and development plans
EDUCATION
Holly Lodge
Mathematics and Physics
West Park College
Mathematics and Physics
SKILLS
ABOUT DARREN JOHNSON
Senior procurement and supply chain leader with 20+ years’ experience delivering global sourcing strategy, supplier transformation and operational performance improvements across manufacturing, distribution and retail sectors.Proven track record delivering £7m+ cost savings, managing global supplier networks across 30+ countries, and leading procurement teams to drive commercial advantage and supply resilience.Extensive expertise in:• Strategic sourcing & supplier negotiations• Global supplier relationship management (SRM)• Procurement transformation & policy development• ERP/MRP, S & OP and supply chain optimisation• Contract negotiation and commercial risk management
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