Gary Robinson
Summary
A highly skilled professional with expertise in MS Project, material procurement efficiency, and supplier development. Demonstrates resilience under pressure and adaptability to changing environments. Possesses effective negotiation skills and the ability to influence stakeholders. Career goal: to leverage these competencies in a dynamic organisation to drive operational excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work history
Site Manager
Vallen Integrated Supplies Ltd
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Built and strengthened key stakeholder relationships across indirect procurement and MRO services.
- Led supplier engagement and trained internal users on RFQ platform to streamline purchasing.
- Oversaw resolution of invoice disputes, ensuring timely payments and maintaining supplier confidence.
Supplier Relationship Manager
Tesco Bank
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Appointed to remediate audit compliance issues across supplier governance and contract management.
- Collaborated with key internal stakeholders to build defensible governance structures for Audit Committee review.
- Successfully closed out remediation project, earning a contract extension for ongoing improvement work.
- Fostered long-term relationships with suppliers, facilitating better business deals.
- Delivered continual process improvement suggestions that streamlined operations.
Supplier Relationship Manager
Chemring Energetics UK Ltd
04.2018 - 06.2023
- Managed a £20m procurement portfolio supporting defence programmes, including NLAW missile system.
- Collaborated closely with project managers and production planning to ensure material readiness and delivery.
- I successfully delivered over £350k in cost savings on a major contract through strategic negotiation and contract restructuring.
- Improved stock availability and supplier performance, contributing to on-time manufacturing and reduced downtime.
- Acted as mentor to junior buyers, supporting development and succession planning within function.
Purchasing Manager
Penman Engineering Ltd
06.2017 - 03.2018
- Sole procurement lead for the successful refit and delivery of 82 armoured vans for secure cash-in-transit operations.
- Rapidly implemented a manual procurement process to deliver contractual milestones following a system failure.
- Secured a follow-up contract to fit out a further 100 vehicles through successful execution and supplier coordination.
- Supported UN armoured vehicle programmes with complex supply requirements.
Programme Engineer – L550 Discovery Sport
Jaguar Land Rover
07.2014 - 05.2017
- Key contributor to the successful launch of the L550 Discovery Sport – one of JLR’s most commercially successful programmes.
- Managed APQP documentation across three model years, ensuring supplier and internal readiness.
- Developed tools and reporting systems to track programme health, presenting to executive stakeholders.
Buyer – Purchasing & NPI Programmes
Bentley Motors Ltd
11.2012 - 06.2014
- Played a critical role in resolving supply chain crises, avoiding production stoppages and associated costs (£170k saved).
- Led successful nomination and onboarding of new suppliers via VW Sourcing Board, achieving 22% cost reduction (£396k/year).
- Managed NPI procurement from design to series production for premium vehicle lines.
Skills
- Resilient under pressure
- Adaptable to changing environments
- MS project proficiency
- Material procurement efficiency
- Supplier development expertise
- Effective negotiation skills
- Stakeholder influencing skills
Timeline
Site Manager
Vallen Integrated Supplies Ltd
06.2024 - 05.2025
Supplier Relationship Manager
Tesco Bank
07.2023 - 05.2024
Supplier Relationship Manager
Chemring Energetics UK Ltd
04.2018 - 06.2023
Purchasing Manager
Penman Engineering Ltd
06.2017 - 03.2018
Programme Engineer – L550 Discovery Sport
Jaguar Land Rover
07.2014 - 05.2017
Buyer – Purchasing & NPI Programmes
Bentley Motors Ltd
11.2012 - 06.2014
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