Eddie Gibson

Eddie Gibson is an experienced professional in procurement and local government support, currently serving as a Senior Account Manager at Crown Commercial Service since March 2020, where responsibilities include assisting local government organizations in England with commercial expertise and procurement opportunities. Prior to this role, Eddie worked as a Senior Manager at the East of England Local Government Association from April 2009 to February 2020, overseeing regional support activities and developing commercial offers for member councils. Additional experience includes roles as a Lecturer at Essex and Suffolk School of Purchasing, Procurement Officer for multiple councils, Head of Purchasing at Music Sales Group, Category Manager at Safeway Stores, and Product Manager at Virgin Retail. Eddie holds several qualifications, including MCIPS in Procurement and Supply from the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply and ILM Level 5 in Coaching and Mentoring from the Institute of Leadership and Management, alongside a BA (Hons) in English and Theatre from the University of Liverpool.