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Presenting the class of 2024!
Luke Tomlinson
Procurement Category Manager, MS3 Networks
Luke Tomlinson
Procurement Category Manager, MS3 Networks
AI will bring in a new age of predictive analytics, demand planning, risk management and countless other ways of enhancing how supply chain works. We need to utilise AI to help with the manual and data-heavy tasks, whilst leaving the EQ to people such as SRM and strategic planning. AI is here to help procurement and supply chain, not work against us, provided we utilise it correctly.
Luke has successfully managed business-critical spend in the B2B distribution and telecommunications sectors, with experience spanning SMEs and FTSE 100 companies. He has led cost-saving initiatives delivering significant financial benefits while creating commercial value and driving transformative change. Luke also navigated supply chain challenges during COVID within a PPE and safety distribution company, ensuring continuity under unprecedented conditions.
In addition to this, in a FTSE 100 company, Luke grew a small, low-importance category by 40%, transforming it into a revenue-generating segment. He has also led greenfield operations in an SME, implementing an ESG framework, achieving 30% basket cost savings, and introducing new governance systems. Currently pursuing a master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Luke remains focused on innovation and delivering strategic value across procurement and supply chain functions.
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