Fiona Paton

Fiona Paton is a seasoned professional in procurement and account management with extensive experience in the public sector, currently serving as Senior Account Manager for Local Authorities at Crown Commercial Service since May 2013. Fiona's role focuses on supporting Local Authority colleagues in achieving value and efficiencies through CCS solutions, emphasizing social value and carbon reduction. Previous positions include Senior Account Manager and Strategic Account Manager for the Health Sector at Health Care Supply Chain Association, where Fiona contributed to the promotion of procurement and supply chain staff in healthcare. Fiona has also held roles at the Government Procurement Service as a Category Specialist and at NHS Purchasing and Supply Agency as a Buyer. Additionally, experience at Elegant Resorts involved sales, contracting, and ticketing in the luxury travel sector. Fiona holds a degree in Project Management Fundamentals from the Association for Project Management and further education in Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions, and Contracts Management from the National School of Government.