Chris Riddell

Chris Riddell is an experienced procurement professional currently serving as an IT Buyer at Virgin Money, with a focus on renewals and the full end-to-end procurement process across various services. Prior to this role, Chris was a Category Buyer for Hard and Soft FM at FirstPort, where strategic procurement processes and category strategies were developed in collaboration with key stakeholders. Chris's career began at Rentokil Initial as a Management Graduate/Sales Surveyor, following a role at The Wellington Academy Trust as an Inclusion Centre Deputy Manager/Cover Supervisor, where engagement and support for pupils was emphasized. Academic qualifications include a Master's Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, along with a Bachelor's Degree in Applied Sport and Exercise Science, both earned at Robert Gordon University.