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Kendall Smith

Chief Procurement Officer at Currys plc

Kendall Smith is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience in leadership roles across various organizations. Currently serving as Chief Procurement Officer at Currys since May 2019, Kendall oversees Indirect Procurement for the group. Previously, Kendall held the position of Director at Ach Na B Sourcing Ltd, focusing on procurement transformation and major deal negotiations on a national and global scale, with significant assignments including a £550 million venture with IBM for Vodafone and the re-negotiation of HMRC's ASPIRE contract. Additionally, as Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of ismybillfair, Kendall addressed pricing inequality in the marketplace. With a foundation in procurement roles dating back to the 1990s, including positions at Hibu, Serco, Cable & Wireless Communications, and Vodafone UK Limited, Kendall's expertise spans a broad range of industries. Kendall holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Business Studies from The University of Edinburgh.

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