Darren Smith

Darren Smith is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience in the construction and housing sectors. Currently serving as Regional Procurement Manager at Lovell Partnerships Ltd since June 2018, Darren oversees the buying function for the Eastern Regions, focusing on Material and Plant requirements. Prior to this role, Darren held positions including Chief Buyer at HARRON HOMES LIMITED, Senior Buyer at Avant Homes, and Regional Buyer at Jones Homes (Northern) Ltd, managing procurement across high-volume house building projects. Darren's career also includes significant roles at Babcock International Group PLC, where responsibilities involved category buying for sub-contractors, and earlier positions at Corus, Gladedale Barlborough, Capricorn Homes, and Arundale Homes, all centered around buying functions in diverse construction contexts.