Dean Smith
About Dean Smith
Dean Smith is a Sourcing Excellence Graduate at Bristol Myers Squibb in Chester, England, with a background in International Business and Management and fluency in French and German.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Dean Smith is currently working at Bristol Myers Squibb as a Sourcing Excellence Graduate based in Chester, England, United Kingdom. In this role, he is responsible for creating and managing reports within the EMEA scope, and he spearheads procurement and sourcing projects across French and German-speaking markets.
Previous Work Experience
Dean Smith's career includes various roles before joining Bristol Myers Squibb. He worked as an Administrative Assistant at Next from 2019 to 2021 in York, United Kingdom. In 2018, he served as a Team Leader at Savvy Hotel Group for three months in Liverpool, United Kingdom. He also gained experience as a Waiter & Bartender at Left Bank Brasserie for 10 months from 2016 to 2017 in Ormskirk, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Additionally, he worked as a Cleaner at Integral UK Ltd from 2014 to 2016 in Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom.
Educational Background and Degrees
Dean Smith holds a Master's degree in International Business and Management from Liverpool John Moores University, earned in 2021. He also has a Bachelor's degree in French and German Language from the University of York, completed in 2020. Prior to his university education, he studied at Deyes Sixth Form, where he achieved A levels in French, Business Studies, and Psychology over a period of seven years.
Skills in Data Analytics and Language Proficiency
Dean Smith has a strong focus on data analytics, particularly regarding spend and contracting data in the pharmaceutical industry. His proficiency in French and German allows him to effectively manage procurement roles and projects in French and German-speaking markets. This multilingual capability is a significant asset in his professional career.