Dan Perfect
About Dan Perfect
Dan Perfect serves as the Head of Procurement at edyn, where he manages a significant indirect spend portfolio. He has extensive experience in procurement, having held various leadership roles in organizations such as Foodbuy UK & Ireland and McCarthy & Stone.
Work at Edyn
Dan Perfect has served as the Head of Procurement at Edyn since 2021. In this role, he manages a significant indirect spend exceeding £30 million, focusing on complex categories such as sales and marketing, as well as emotive categories like fleet. His leadership in procurement strategies aims to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization's procurement processes.
Previous Experience in Procurement
Prior to his current position, Dan Perfect held several key roles in procurement. He worked as the Procurement Director for NHS Supply Chain: Food at Foodbuy UK & Ireland from 2015 to 2021, where he contributed to the organization becoming the first food and beverage procurement entity to join the Buy Social Corporate Challenge. Earlier, he was an Indirect Procurement Manager at McCarthy & Stone for one year and a Buyer for Indirect Sourcing at Carnival UK for one year.
Education and Expertise
Dan Perfect studied at King Edward VI School in Southampton before pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree at Swansea University, specializing in Psychology from 2000 to 2003. He furthered his education at the same institution, achieving another Bachelor of Science degree from 1993 to 1999. His educational background supports his expertise in procurement and strategic sourcing.
Achievements in Procurement
Throughout his career, Dan Perfect has led significant initiatives in procurement. He played a crucial role in overhauling and relaunching the Compass Procurement Framework into the Foodbuy Procurement Framework, which streamlined procurement processes. Additionally, he developed a technical procurement skills training program that enhanced the existing Compass Learning and Development Framework by focusing on soft skills. His strategic sourcing efforts have resulted in double-digit savings across various product categories.
Career History
Dan Perfect's career spans multiple organizations and roles within the procurement field. He worked at B&Q as a Buyer for Trade, White, and Premium Paint from 2006 to 2012. His diverse experience across different sectors has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of procurement practices and strategies.