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Overview
Work history
Education
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NOTABLE PROJECTS
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Jack Donoghue

Edgware,Barnet

Summary

A highly skilled professional with expertise in procurement, communication, and interpersonal skills, demonstrating strong organisational capabilities and a proactive approach to managing change. Adept at supplier evaluation methods and contract agreement understanding, with a focus on cost-reduction strategies and advanced Excel proficiency, including VBA coding. Committed to maintaining high professional standards while meeting challenges with confidence, showcasing leadership potential as a positive role model. Career goals include leveraging resourcefulness and problem-solving abilities to drive efficiency in procurement processes.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Assistant Buyer / Buyer (Current) Procurement Lead

VolkerFitzpatrick
London - Hoddesdon - Site Based - Blackfriars
2021.12 - 2026.02
  • Lead procurement for infrastructure projects. Working alongside site teams onboarding supply chains on time, in line with company policy.
  • Identify, procure, and negotiate with suppliers/subcontractors to award the most competitive price.
  • Assisting Senior Buyers, Procurement Managers and Divisional Procurement Lead with their day-to-day duties.
  • Ensuring that materials/services are procured and delivered on time and in full.
  • Expedited procurement processes by liaising with suppliers and stakeholders.
  • Facilitated cross-functional communication for clarity on product specifications.
  • Ensuring materials are purchased in line with the company's policy and project governance.
  • Identify opportunities, risks and cost efficiencies for subcontract and material orders.
  • Ability to multitask and work under pressure, adhering to tight deadlines and project programme.
  • Liaising, building rapport, and developing strong networks with supply chain partners.
  • Aiding in estimating functions through issuing Prequalification and Invitation to Tender documentation, collating responses and making recommendations on tenderers.
  • Update and maintain the approved supplier list and ensure relevant documentation is up to date and stored centrally.
  • Maintain working relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Following an ethical and consistent approach to the procurement of goods and services.
  • Identified new vendors whilst researching national competitive markets.
  • Attended trade shows / meet the buyer events, building a strong network within the industry.

Functional Implementation Lead - Procurement

VolkerFitzpatrick
Hoddesdon
2024.04 - 2024.10
  • Alongside day-to-day buyer duties the business implemented a new Procurement 2 Pay system business-wide.
  • Optimised processes by establishing clear roles and responsibilities within the team.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including IT, finance, Commercial, Operational, Site admin and Plant team to ensure alignment and successful implementation.
  • Conduct analysis to identify areas for improvement and ensure the new system meets business needs.
  • Translate business requirements into functional specifications for the technical team.
  • Develop and execute test plans to ensure the system meets functional and performance criteria.
  • Manage system integration testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and resolve issues that arise.
  • Develop training materials and conduct training sessions for end-users and stakeholders.
  • Regularly communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders and senior management.
  • Created communication plans and identified key messages for each stakeholder group.
  • Monitor and analyse system performance and make improvement plan recommendations.
  • Monitored progress to implementation goals, sharing progress reports with internal stakeholders.

PROCUREMENT APPRENTICE

Barnet Homes
London
2020.09 - 2021.11
  • Reconciled business expenditure and currency management across bank accounts.
  • Communicated management accounts and analysis of financial results.
  • Maintained up-to-date financial records.
  • Managed several projects concurrently, using prioritisation and time management skills to meet deadlines consistently.
  • Liaised with numerous tenants for surveying team needs and time shadowing qualified surveyors.
  • Supported the timely delivery of these projects, ensuring adherence of quality and standards.
  • Carried out rigorous action with meticulous attention to accuracy.
  • Assisting with cleaning contracts within procurement and shadowing colleagues during the tender process.
  • Liaised with the Rental Income, Leaseholder team, Your Choice Barnet and other teams to process invoices, collect payments from customers, keep up-to-date cash spreadsheets, process insurance claims and deal with utility suppliers.
  • Assisting with day-to-day administrative duties in insurance claims.
  • Facilitated smooth communication between the finance department and other business units – ensured seamless operations.

ORDER FULFILLMENT

Pines and Needles
London, Middlesex
2019.11 - 2020.01
  • Coordinated and/or checked in product returns.
  • Maintained a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
  • Measured and maintained accuracy of inventory.
  • Supervised a team of warehouse operatives.
  • Identified problems and recommended solutions.
  • Ensured processes of receiving, stocking, assembling, prepping, and delivering merchandise for various customers.

Education

Level 6 (Degree) - Supply Chain Management

Aston University
London

NVQ Level 2 - Housing Management

Institute of Chartered Housing
London
2020.09 - 2021.11

GCSEs -

London Academy
Edgware

Skills

  • Excellent procurement, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Resourcefulness/Problem solving
  • Demonstrable time management and prioritisation experience
  • Strong organisational skills with a proactive, flexible approach when managing change
  • Willingness to learn
  • Leadership potential: acting as a positive role model
  • Supplier evaluation methods
  • Meets challenges with confidence, maintaining high professional standards
  • Meticulous attention to detail, and high levels of concentration and focus
  • Procurement platforms
  • Contract agreement understanding
  • Cost-reduction strategies
  • Advanced Excel (VBA Coding)

NOTABLE PROJECTS

Southern Renewal Enterprise (Control Period 7/8) 5-10 Year Framework £9B – Buildings & M&E Buyer 09/24 - Present, 

Brent Cross West Station Delivery - 12/21 – 04/23 - £60m+ 

HS2 Washwood Heath Depot Tender -  10/22 – 06/23

Ash Road Bridge Tender & Delivery - 12/22 – 06/24 £20m

More available upon request.

Timeline

Functional Implementation Lead - Procurement

VolkerFitzpatrick
2024.04 - 2024.10

Assistant Buyer / Buyer (Current) Procurement Lead

VolkerFitzpatrick
2021.12 - 2026.02

NVQ Level 2 - Housing Management

Institute of Chartered Housing
2020.09 - 2021.11

PROCUREMENT APPRENTICE

Barnet Homes
2020.09 - 2021.11

ORDER FULFILLMENT

Pines and Needles
2019.11 - 2020.01

Level 6 (Degree) - Supply Chain Management

Aston University

GCSEs -

London Academy
Jack Donoghue