Name: Matthew Smart
Job Role: Delivery Director
Years’ Experience: 25
Matthew Smart - Delivery Director
Experience
Matt has a distinguished 25-year career in procurement, showcasing extensive experience across various industries, including utilities, financial services, manufacturing, and FMCG. A seasoned professional with a proven track record in savings, opportunity assessment, needs identification, and understanding the voice of the customer, he excels in both direct and indirect procurement. His expertise includes greenfield procurement and leading large-scale global change initiatives across supply chains. With accomplishments such as driving transformation projects, business partnering initiatives, and collaborating effectively with C-Suite executives, Matt’s can-do attitude and team player mentality have enabled him to successfully lead teams and deliver impactful results, making him a strategic and invaluable asset to any organisation.
As a person
I am married and have a soon to be 11 years old, for whom I proudly serve as a glorified taxi driver, ferrying him between football training sessions! I am highly active in my local community and support our local football club, currently competing at step 7 standard. I lead procurement for the club, serve on the committee, and contribute to its growth strategies. Additionally, I am a passionate football coach, committed to developing young talent while pursuing professional coaching qualifications, including my UEFA C license. I currently coach two grassroots football teams, continually striving to enhance my skills and help players achieve their potential.
Qualifications / Education
BA Hons in Business and Finance
Areas of specialism
Category Management, Team leadership, Relationship Management, Negotiation.