David Maddox

Global Head of Procurement for Boutique & Beverages at gategroup

Iver, England, United Kingdom

About

A senior procurement & supply chain specialist with extensive end to end knowledge of the fresh food & in-flight travel retail markets. A strategic and process driven operator able to understand complex supply patterns whilst maintaining high levels of profitability and service levels. Extensive knowledge of domestic and international retail, supported by periods of employment in the Americas, Asia and Africa.

Experience

  • gategroup (9 yrs 6 mos)
    • Global Head of Procurement - Boutique, Tobacco & Beverages
      Aug 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 11 mos

    • Senior Procurement Manager
      Jan 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 6 mos

    • Head of Procurement
      Jan 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 6 mos

      I head up the group procurement team at gategroup, overseeing strategic partnerships and supply chain optimisation for Beverages, Boutique, and Tobacco categories. My focus on cost control and mitigation has resulted in successful negotiations and contract management, ensuring efficient procurement processes.

  • Head of Supply Chain Development at Natures Way Foods
    Nov 2013 - Jan 2017 · 3 yrs 3 mos

  • Head of Logistics, Group Food Sourcing, Tesco at Tesco
    Oct 2010 - Nov 2013 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    Managing the implementation of end to end supply chain activity.

  • Head of Business Development, UK at Damco
    Oct 2009 - Oct 2010 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Senior Consultant Retail Sector (1 year contract) at Mahindra & Mahindra
    Oct 2008 - Oct 2009 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Consulting on the developing retail sector in India. Direct supply of fresh produce to Tesco and Sharbatly