Tom Alford

Tom Alford is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in procurement and project delivery services, currently serving as Managing Director and Owner of PPPManagement since November 2013. Previous roles include Interim Procurement Consultant and Head of Procurement at TalkTalk, Head of IT Sourcing & Supplier Management at The Co-operative Bank plc, and various procurement leadership positions across notable organizations such as MAG (Airports Group) and Turner & Townsend. Tom's career began in HM Forces, where logistics and supply chain management were key responsibilities. Educational qualifications include a Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Law from The University of Salford, an MSc in Operations Management from Alliance Manchester Business School, and an MBA in Logistics from Buckinghamshire New University.

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Pixel Global Limited

Our vision is clear – to be the most trusted organisation for complex procurement and sourcing needs in the UK. Pixel Global’s fundamental values of Integrity, Pride, Collaboration, and Respect are the cornerstones of this vision. We aim to be the most trusted name in the industry, the go-to consultancy for clients seeking procurement support. We envision being the very first company that comes to mind when clients embark on new projects, recovery programmes or continuous endeavours. Our values guide the company’s actions and decisions, ensuring sustained success and growth, while maintaining ethical and sustainable business practices, for both our colleagues and clients. Pixel Global supplies experienced practitioners to lead commercial/procurement planning, negotiation and delivery. Pixel deliver sustainable commercial and procurement solutions that not only maximise taxpayer or shareholder value but also improve the capability and successful outcomes for the organisations we work with. Pixel teams have a track record of operating inclusively as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support complex transactions, balancing commercial and risk objectives in order to ensure the solution implemented is enduring and value adding beyond the signing of a contract. Pixel believe in strengthening your organisation from within. Our consultants share our values and are passionate about developing the commercial capability of the client teams we support through knowledge transfer and coaching. Pixel believes this is key to delivering enduring, constructive and continuously improving supplier relationships. The collective experience at Pixel spans across a multitude of sectors in the UK, including Banking, Insurance, Retail, Transport as well as large Government departments and local authorities. This diverse knowledge pool uniquely positions us to address your specific needs.


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