Edward Giles McIps

Edward Giles MCIPS is an experienced procurement professional currently serving as Senior Procurement Manager and ESG Lead at Premier Foods since May 2020, focusing on printed polyolefin, paper flexibles, and aluminium foil packaging for leading grocery brands. With prior roles including Procurement Manager at Hain Daniels Group, Graduate Associate Buyer at Kerry Group, and Co-Manufacturing Executive at United Biscuits, Edward has developed expertise in supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, and packaging strategies. Additionally, Edward is a children's book author and holds positions with the British Waterfowl Association as Events, Fundraising Officer & Assistant Editor. Edward's educational background includes an Agri-Business Management degree from Newcastle University and a graduate program at the Irish Management Institute.