John Gorringe
Erith,Kent
Summary
Accomplished professional with a strong focus on service delivery and process development, excelling in the management of transformation and change. Demonstrates a systematic and methodical approach to problem analysis, complemented by a creative approach to solution finding. Skilled in vendor selection, contract implementation, and management, with proven negotiating skills and the ability to build strong relationships. Known for attention to detail and coping well under pressure, while maintaining motivation. Career goals include leveraging expertise in relationship building and inter-personal skills to drive successful outcomes in challenging environments.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work history
Supplier Manager - Fleet
NCR Ltd
London
2021.02 - 2025.06
- Managed a mixed fleet of 650 cars and vans, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Streamlined administrative processes, resulting in reduced paperwork and improved workflows.
- Developed and implemented maintenance schedules to extend vehicle longevity.
- Established effective preventative maintenance programmes, minimising vehicle downtime.
- Introduced modern tracking technology to optimise overall fleet performance.
- Negotiated cost-effective contracts with service providers, lowering operational expenses.
- Implemented safety protocols that significantly decreased accident rates.
- Conducted regular driver training sessions to enhance fuel efficiency.
Supplier Manager – Outsourced Services & Fleet Manager
NCR Ltd
London
2006.02 - 2021.02
- Portfolio value £38m.
- Management and selection of suppliers in accordance with global procurement strategy.
- Managed reverse auctions that have secured savings of £750k.
- Development of standard price books, contracts and reporting processes.
- Re-establishment of procurement team within internal business community.
Supplier Manager – Business Continuity
Capgemini
London
2004.01 - 2005.11
Procurement Manager - IT
Capgemini
London
2001.01 - 2004.01
Procurement Team Leader - IT
Capgemini
London
1998.01 - 2001.01
Procurement Analyst - IT
Capgemini
London
1996.01 - 1998.01
Assistant Accountant
Capgemini
London
1994.01 - 1996.01
Various administration roles
Capgemini
London
1988.01 - 1994.01
Team Leader
LONDON RESIDUARY BODY
London
1986.01 - 1988.01
Office Junior
GREATER LONDON COUNCIL
London
1985.03 - 1986.01
Education
BTEC - Business Studies
Southwark College
LondonSkills
- Service delivery and management
- Process development and documentation
- Change management
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Forms, Lists, Power Automate, Power Pivot, Power BI
- Oracle ERP expertise
- Quotation, Purchase Order & Invoice management
- Attention to detail
- Systematic approach
- Vendor selection and management
- Contract implementation
- Problem analysis
- Creative problem solving
- Relationship building
- Interpersonal skills
- Negotiation skills
- Pressure management
- Self-motivation
Affiliations
- Playing ukulele, guitar, bass and keyboards. Genealogy. Photography. Home automation.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Supplier Manager - Fleet
NCR Ltd
2021.02 - 2025.06
Supplier Manager – Outsourced Services & Fleet Manager
NCR Ltd
2006.02 - 2021.02
Supplier Manager – Business Continuity
Capgemini
2004.01 - 2005.11
Procurement Manager - IT
Capgemini
2001.01 - 2004.01
Procurement Team Leader - IT
Capgemini
1998.01 - 2001.01
Procurement Analyst - IT
Capgemini
1996.01 - 1998.01
Assistant Accountant
Capgemini
1994.01 - 1996.01
Various administration roles
Capgemini
1988.01 - 1994.01
Team Leader
LONDON RESIDUARY BODY
1986.01 - 1988.01
Office Junior
GREATER LONDON COUNCIL
1985.03 - 1986.01
BTEC - Business Studies
Southwark College