Mike Gurr

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Highly experienced RETIRED IT Procurement Manager! ! at Retired @ Retired
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A highly experienced, CIPS qualified and European Business School trained, Category Manager with an excellent track record of developing and implementing procurement strategies, improving supplier performance, mitigating supply risk, and delivering bottom line savings. A seasoned and skilled negotiator who pushes the boundaries and develops innovative deals.Strong stakeholder engagement at senior level both internally and externally. Experienced in leading and developing highly performing teams whilst also being hands on and prepared to do what it takes to reach the desired result. Always looking for opportunities for improving the performance of the Procurement function.Commodity experience includes high volume end to end Supply Chain Management of broad portfolio of critical items, IT categories including software and consultancy related services, networks, telco and broadcast.Two key stakeholder comments (edited):“Mike has worked with me on a number of challenging programmes, steering and supporting the programme in terms of supplier management and ensuring continuity across the whole value chain. His approach is highly commercial, but with a rare and very welcome pragmatic 'delivery' focus. Passionate about excellence of outcome and professionally demanding… Mike has helped me navigate some potentially treacherous 'procurement' waters and has been instrumental in ensuring 'best outcome'. I have no hesitation in whole heartedly recommending Mike, and endorsing his approach.” Neil Robson, Programme Director, SIS June 2011“Having worked with Mike over the last 18 months, I found his approach to be refreshingly pragmatic, whilst always ensuring SIS obtains the best possible commercial deal at all times. I am always impressed when I see Mike handling suppliers: new, difficult or just a regular review, his professional attitude is exemplary. I would have no hesitation about working with Mike again”. Karen Payne Head of PMO and Resource Mgt, Siemens July 2011.Specialties: - development and leadership of highly

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Mike Gurr Work Experience Details
  • Retired
    Highly Experienced It Procurement Manager Experimenting With Early Retirement!
    Retired Apr 2020 - Present
    Chippenham, England, United Kingdom
  • Dxc Technology
    Software Procurement Adviser
    Dxc Technology Dec 2018 - Mar 2020
    Bristol, England, United Kingdom
    Responsible for supporting multiple simultaneous Business sales opportunities throughout EMEA from routine tactical engagements through to major long term key strategic opportunities. Ensuring early support in the sourcing process to achieve optimum commercial terms which derive best value whilst ensuring speed of engagement and appropriate risk mitigation.
  • Visa Europe
    Sourcing Lead, Core It
    Visa Europe Jan 2014 - Nov 2018
    Paddington, London
  • Atos It Solutions And Services A/S
    Category Manager, Telco, Networks And Broadcast Services
    Atos It Solutions And Services A/S Jul 2011 - Jun 2013
    Winnersh, Berkshire
    Responsible for providing high quality procurement service to UK and Ireland stakeholders dealing with high value contracts and global supply base. Sourcing, commercial negotiations, supplier management, bottom line savings and team leadership. Vendors relationships include key suppliers such as BT Global Services, Vodafone, EE and Siemens Enterprise,
  • Siemens It Solutions And Services Ltd
    Commodity Manager, Software And Professional Services
    Siemens It Solutions And Services Ltd Oct 2008 - Oct 2011
    Responsible for the delivery of procurement initiatives and supplier agreements and for the development and execution of global and local commodity strategies. High focus on bottom line savings, procurement process improvement (Supplier Management) and stakeholder engagement
  • Bt
    Commercial Manager
    Bt Jul 2007 - Jun 2008
    Responsible for the commercial support to several BT Enterprises. This involved supporting bid activity, including contract terms negotiation, and identification and mitigation of risk.
  • Bt
    Software Procurement Manager
    Bt Sep 2003 - Jul 2007
    Managing a team of software procurement experts responsible for applications software deals including billing, desktop and middleware. Ownership of procurement relationship with Microsoft and responsible for leading high value negotiations and developing category strategies. Achievement of significant benefits and resonsible for introducing best practice purchasing techniques.
  • Bt
    Manager, Customer Systems
    Bt Sep 2002 - Oct 2003
    Responsible for key IT services contracts including procurement relationship management resonsibility.
  • Bt
    Service Team Manager
    Bt Aug 1999 - Aug 2002
    Responsible for the end-to-end suply chain management (including procurement and supply chain strategy) of more than 5000 items with an annual expend of £150m across a diverse product range. Management of a team of up 23 including senior buyers, supply chain managers and materials planners. Role included responsibility for setting strategy and negotiating contracts for BT's fibre and copper cable requirements with strategic vendors, achieving substantial bottom line savings whilst ensuring high levels of stock availability.

Mike Gurr Skills

Procurement Supply Management Sourcing Negotiation Contract Negotiation Outsourcing Strategy Strategic Sourcing Purchasing Supply Chain Management Management Supply Chain Stakeholder Management E Procurement It Service Management Telecommunications Change Management Team Management Strategic Partnerships Spend Analysis Business Process Improvement Business Strategy Vendor Management Contractual Global Sourcing Contract Management Supplier Negotiation Leadership Stakeholder Engagement Supplier Evaluation Team Leadership Risk Management Enterprise Software Business Transformation Professional Services Esourcing Supplier Development Cross Functional Team Leadership

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