Darren Whittaker

Darren Whittaker is an experienced professional in purchasing and materials management, currently serving as a Buyer at Surface Transforms Plc since February 2023. Previous roles include Purchasing and Materials Manager at Pemberton Park & Leisure Homes, Production Control and Purchasing Manager at Primary Fluid Power Limited, and Product Lifecycle Project Manager at Flex. Whittaker's extensive background at Flextronics as a Materials Specialist in Product Lifecycle involved expertise in lifecycle management and forecast improvement. Earlier career experience includes Supplier Manager/Master Scheduler at Ingersoll Rand, focusing on demand analysis and sourcing strategies across four European sites. Education includes an Associate's degree in Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management from The University of Salford.