Dan Cooke

Dan Cooke has extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management. Dan currently serves as the Head of GNFR Procurement at Poundland & Dealz, where they are responsible for implementing new guidelines and procurement processes. Dan oversees an annual spend of over £200 million across various business functions.

Prior to their role at Poundland & Dealz, Dan was the Head of Procurement - Corporate and Operations at Clarks, where they managed procurement activities for the company. Dan also held the position of Head of Procurement and Logistics at Knorr-Bremse, where they led the procurement functions for KB Rail in the UK.

Dan has also worked as the Sourcing and Supplier Development Manager for Nutricia Medical Nutrition, Head of Procurement at Research Councils UK, and as an Executive Committee Member overseeing procurement matters at Fusion for Energy.

Earlier in their career, Dan served as a Senior Buyer at Sainsburys and Mars, where they gained experience in logistics services and technical buying. Dan began their career at 3M UK as a Process Engineer, focusing on project management and process optimization.

Overall, Dan Cooke has a wealth of experience in procurement, logistics, and supply chain management, making him a valuable asset to any organization.

Dan Cooke attended De Montfort University from 1994 to 1998, where they obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree in Mechanical Engineering with a first-class honors. After completing their undergraduate studies, they then pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Swansea University from 1998 to 2002. The specific focus of their MBA studies was on a modular scheme. Apart from their formal education, Dan Cooke has also obtained a certification in MCIPS from CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, although the exact month and year of its acquisition are not provided.