DANTE LANGLEY
@dantelangley
Procurement and operations professional with international supplier management expertise.
SpainWhat I'm looking for
I am a procurement and operations professional with international experience supporting supplier management, spend analysis, contract administration, and end-to-end procurement operations. I have worked across fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments and delivered process and system improvements.
At Mercedes‑Benz UK I managed supplier relationships, analysed spend and pricing to support negotiations and contract renewals, processed purchase orders, and supported forecasting and demand planning. I led the UK pilot rollout of the global uBuy procurement platform, supporting testing, issue resolution, training and operational adoption.
My background also includes early procurement responsibilities earned as an intern, operations and scheduling leadership in fitness management, and professional team-based performance experience competing in Spain and the UK. I bring adaptable communication, stakeholder collaboration, and a results-driven approach.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Professional Basketball Player
Various Teams
Jan 2022 - Present (4 years)
Competed under contract in Spain and the UK, performing in high-pressure, multicultural team environments while balancing training, travel, and professional development.
Procurement Buyer
Mercedes-Benz UK
Sep 2023 - Sep 2024 (1 year)
Managed supplier relationships and the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, supported forecasting and spend analysis to inform negotiations, and led the UK pilot rollout of the global uBuy procurement platform improving adoption and issue resolution.
Procurement Intern
Mercedes-Benz UK
Sep 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year)
Supported operational procurement activities including supplier research, purchase order administration, and spend reporting; took on early buyer responsibilities due to strong performance.
Fitness Manager / Operations Lead
Unknown
Jan 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 11 months)
Managed daily operations including scheduling, client onboarding, resource coordination, and operational record-keeping to maintain service delivery in a high-volume environment.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
DUDurham University
Master's Degree, Business Management
2021 - 2022
Completed a Master's degree in Business Management with coursework and projects focused on management principles and organisational practice.
SPState University of New York at Potsdam
Bachelor's Degree, Exercise Science
2015 - 2019
Earned a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science with study in human physiology, fitness programming, and applied exercise principles.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
SpainAuthorized to work in
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