Rod Mason

Rod Mason possesses extensive experience in procurement and category management, currently serving as Category Manager for Europe and UK & Ireland Procurement Lead at Sonoco since August 2017. Previously, Rod held roles such as Procurement Executive at Optimum Procurement, where strategic solutions were managed for a leading FM business, and Buyer at TVS Supply Chain Solutions, overseeing procurement for a global premium drinks manufacturer. Earlier experience includes Supplier Development Manager and Senior Negotiator at IESA Ltd, where a significant group spend was managed, and various procurement roles including Commodity Buyer and Buyer. Rod holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Studies from the University of Central Lancashire.