Devyani Patel

Devyani Patel has extensive work experience in procurement and management roles. Devyani currently works as the Head of Procurement at Harris Federation, where they oversee the procurement team, conducts tendering activities, manages contracts, and provides training to contract managers. Prior to this, they held the position of Procurement Manager at the same company, where they supported the central Head Office functions and 50 Academies in various procurement activities. Before joining Harris Federation, Devyani worked as an Office Manager at Ambe Medical Group, where they handled HR-related issues and maintained health and safety policies. Devyani also has experience working as a Contractor at Nestle Waters Powwow, a Project Planner at Cancer Research UK, and a Network Controller/Systems Analyst at Huntsman Corporation. Devyani started their career as a PC & Network Support at ICI Explosives (Head Office).

Devyani Patel began their education in 1990 at Orpington College of Further Education, where they pursued Computer Studies. Devyani completed this course in 1992. Following this, from 1992 to 1997, they attended Kingston University, where they obtained a BSc (Hons) degree in Business Information Systems Design.