Thomas Mulholland

Experience

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  Lantec

  Nov 2007 - Nov 2007

  Information Technology Assistant

  (Work Experience)The provision of IT support within an office environment and providing solutions to co-worker related technical issues.

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  The Pad Network

  Jan 2009 - Feb 2013

  Managing Director & Founder

  Founder and leader of a technology and video game journalism site, which specialised in startups and indie products; with the aim of boosting their reputation through marketing in the form of articles, editorials and reviews.

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  Tesco Stores Ltd

  Jul 2009 - Aug 2012

  Gave advice about technology, hit sales targets for technology related services, supervised customer queries and complaints, supervised the training of new employees in sales techniques and how to communicate effectively with customers. Resolved customer complaints and issues by articulating complex and agreeable solutions to practical problems. Processed transactions, advised customers on whereabouts of products and responsible for stock replenishment of certain zones within store.

  • Technology Sales Advisor

    Feb 2010 - Aug 2012

  • Customer Service Advisor

    Oct 2009 - Feb 2010

  • Sales Assistant

    Jul 2009 - Oct 2009
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  Lincvision

  Sept 2012 - Apr 2013

  Project Leader

  Senior representative and director of this Social Consultancy Project which aims to empower small businesses, entrepreneurs and charities free of charge through the transfer of business knowledge.

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  Enactus University of Lincoln

  Sept 2012 - Apr 2013

  Vice President and Executive Officer
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  Historic Landscape Management Ltd.

  May 2013 - Sept 2013

  Website and Administrative Systems Designer

  (Work Experience)Design, implement and maintain the in house website and create administrative systems (databases, invoicing programs etc...) for the ease of use of the company executives in their relation to their clients in every day life.

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  University of Lincoln

  Oct 2013 - May 2016

  IT Service Desk Technician

  The provision of technical support to staff and students for IT based systems and devices. Granting triage and solutions to escalated tickets through the application of technical knowledge and strong customer service skills.

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  Castlet Ltd.

  Feb 2014 - Apr 2014

  Purchasing Agent

  (Work Experience)Working on a project team to source a new suppliers for products for the firm. Responsibilities include: Research, communication with potential suppliers, negotiation and closing deals. (Work Experience Placement)

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  Siemens

  Jul 2014 - Jul 2015

  Operational Procurement Intern
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  Siemens

  Oct 2016 - Jul 2018

  A rotational position consisting of 3 long term placements. Multi-functional and cross-disciplinary training is administered both vocationally and through a structured, intense set of courses to develop both soft skills and work towards professional charter-ship.Placement 1: Product Procurement Management - Reviewing and creating processes to reduce the cost of a product to the customer. Heavy collaboration with Strategic Procurement and Sales Teams to deliver the best results both internally and at the end product.Placement 2: Strategic Procurement - Adding value to the business through the management of a supply base; contributing towards CNI and supporting ongoing projects within the business. Show less

  • Global Commodity Manager - Ball/Butterfly Valves

    Apr 2017 - Jul 2018

  • Graduate Buyer

    Oct 2016 - Apr 2017
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  Eminox Ltd

  Jul 2018 - Jul 2020

  Commercial Buyer

  Responsible for: - All commercial procurement for multi-million annual spend, in a rapidly growing manufacturing business, spreading several industries.- Supplier OTIF Scoring and Improvement Programme- Resolving complex supplier monopolies- Generation of commodity structure & cost down strategies for complex, diverse, internationalsupplier base- Entrepreneurial creation of new supplier relationships- Solely responsible for creating and managing supplier contracts, with support from Group Legal Team- Creation and value maximisation of RFx process with suppliers- Frequent local & international travel to suppliers for negotiation, development activities and audits- Regular involvement in NPI process, complex capex and high priority customer tenders- Spend & market analysis/forecasting for key commodities- Creation and Implementation of Supplier Development Programme- Procurement Stream Lead for Oliver-Wight IBP Transformation- Working with Joint Venture within APAC region Show less

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  Balfour Beatty plc

  Jul 2022 - now

  Senior Leader on a large Term Maintenance Contract & managing a growing UK-Wide Procurement team; responsible for multi-million pound spend and Governance of Procurement procedures.Management and development of an expansive and diverse supply chain of material suppliers and subcontractors, whilst ensuring that service levels/complex KPI's are met and exceeded for our customers.Additional work includes supporting the Work Winning team to ensure successful bids, sitting on multiple cross-BU/Company working groups and supporting SCAPE Framework contracts. Show less

  • Responsible Sourcing Manager

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Senior Buyer

    Jul 2020 - Apr 2023

  • Interim Procurement Manager

    Jul 2022 - Oct 2022