Daniel Smith McIps

Daniel Smith MCIPS is an accomplished sourcing and procurement professional with extensive experience in the Industrials, Manufacturing, and Logistics sectors. Currently serving as the Group Sourcing Lead at JLL since November 2021, Daniel manages sourcing and procurement projects valued at approximately $250M across EMEA, developing category strategies and ensuring supplier investments align with business goals. Previously, Daniel held roles as EMEA Account Sourcing Director and EMEA Account Sourcing Manager at JLL, achieving significant client savings and enhancing diversity in spending. Daniel's career includes positions at firms such as 4C Associates, Anglo American, CBRE UK, Capita Property and Infrastructure, and Babcock International Group PLC, with a strong focus on implementing cost reductions and supplier relationship management across various facilities management categories. Daniel holds an MSc in Management (International Business) and a BSc in Financial Mathematics from The University of Sheffield and has a solid educational background in the sciences.