Howard Riddell

Howard Riddell is an accomplished procurement professional currently serving as the Senior Procurement Controller for Bread and Cereals at Greencore, a role held since September 2023. Previously, Howard held the position of Group Procurement Director at The Compleat Food Group, leading a team responsible for managing a £500 million spend across multiple categories. Howard's extensive experience in procurement includes roles at Greencore, where strategic purchases of £120 million annually were managed for various poultry products, and at British Sugar, where leadership was provided to a team managing over £250 million in spend. Howard has also contributed to the procurement functions of Premier Foods, Saint-Gobain Pipelines, and Germains Seed Technology, showcasing a strong background in strategic sourcing, team leadership, and procurement process improvements. Howard Riddell holds a Bachelor's Degree in Politics from the University of East Anglia.