Lee Fiddler
Cannock,Staffordshire
Summary
Procurement Manager with over 25 years experience leading M&A and construction projects on large complex projects. Experienced in managing major annual spend, negotiating high-value contracts and keeping supply chain steady in unpredictable Markets. Known for calm decision-making under pressure, strong collaboration with site and project teams and a practical approach that protects cost, quality and delivery. Straightforward, accountable and solutions-focused, consistently driving progress and resolving issues quickly.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Procurement Manager
Halsall Mechanical & Electrical Ltd
Cannock, Staffordshire
07.2000 - Current
- Manage contracts with annual spend of £50M+, including single supplier account of around £10M.
- Lead procurement for major plant, subcontract and material packages, often valued between £500k - £1M.
- Work closely with site and project teams forecasting requirements and maintain continuity across multiple projects.
- Negotiate high-value contracts with key suppliers, securing competitive pricing on frequently used M&E product's.
- Oversee buying team handling day to day materials procurement, while personally managing larger and more complex packages.
- Implemented new multi-module operating system (Procurement, Estimating, Job Costing, Payroll and Archiving) improving workflow efficiency across five business functions.
- Review project budgets and procurement schedules to ensure packages are let within agreed costs and delivery windows.
- Manage procurement for residential and commercial developments, including specialist packages (steel work, curtain walling and roller shutters) up to £1M.
- Secure commercial advantage through stock orders up to £1M during high-demand periods.
- Negotiate supplier rebate structures, generating £250k annual payback.
- Manage fleet procurement, securing discounted vehicle purchases across multiple manufacturers.
- Oversee mobile phone contracts, controlling data, hardware and software costs.
- Liaise with external IT providers to maintain compliance and manage cyber-security risks.
- Manage service and maintenances contracts (Fire Alarms, Security, CCTV, Access Control Lifts, AC and Air-Handling).
- Resolve high-volume supplier invoice queries and aged debt issues.
Internal sales manager
Rexel UK
Birmingham, West Midlands
02.1998 - 07.2000
- Managed five Key Accounts to support sales growth and customer retention.
- Prepared section meetings and presentations for client reviews.
- Supported Accounts and Procurement departments operationally.
- Improved service levels across Key Accounts by 10%.
Apprentice Electrical Engineer
ElectroTest
Norton Canes , Staffordshire
08.1995 - 02.1998
- Assisted senior engineers on electrical testing and project work across various commercial and industrial sites.
- Completed independent site work, managing small projects within set timeframes-frames.
- Gained hands-on experience in electrical systems, fault-finding and site-based installation work.
- Qualified in Electrical Engineering; recognised and rewarded for performance and reliability (1997).
Education
ONC - Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Walsall College
Walsall 08/1995 - 06/1997
GCSEs - English, Maths, Science, IT, Art
Blake High School
Cannock Wood, Staffordshire 09/1990 - 06/1995
Skills
- Procurement leadership
- Exceptional negotiation skills
- M&E procurement
- Construction procurement
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Spend analysis
- Supplier evaluation
- Performance monitoring
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Supplier negotiations
Affiliations
- Football Fan
- House Music Enthusiast and home DJ
- Love to Travel the World and explore new Countries
Certification
Holds a Full clean UK Driving Licence
Key Achievements
- Deliver consistent annual savings by renegotiating long-term pricing
- Secured £250k annual supplier rebates through improved supplier agreements
- Improved procurement efficiency by leading the rollout of a new multi-module a operating system
- Secured commercial advantage with stock orders of up to £1M during high-demand periods
- Protected project budgets to align with programme requirements and support overall project profitability
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Procurement Manager
Halsall Mechanical & Electrical Ltd
07.2000 - Current
Internal sales manager
Rexel UK
02.1998 - 07.2000
Apprentice Electrical Engineer
ElectroTest
08.1995 - 02.1998
ONC - Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Walsall College
08/1995 - 06/1997
GCSEs - English, Maths, Science, IT, Art
Blake High School
09/1990 - 06/1995