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
02.2021 - 06.2025
- 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
02.2006 - 02.2021
- 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
01.2004 - 11.2005
Procurement Manager - IT
Capgemini
London
01.2001 - 01.2004
Procurement Team Leader - IT
Capgemini
London
01.1998 - 01.2001
Procurement Analyst - IT
Capgemini
London
01.1996 - 01.1998
Assistant Accountant
Capgemini
London
01.1994 - 01.1996
Various administration roles
Capgemini
London
01.1988 - 01.1994
Team Leader
LONDON RESIDUARY BODY
London
01.1986 - 01.1988
Office Junior
GREATER LONDON COUNCIL
London
03.1985 - 01.1986
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
02.2021 - 06.2025
Supplier Manager – Outsourced Services & Fleet Manager
NCR Ltd
02.2006 - 02.2021
Supplier Manager – Business Continuity
Capgemini
01.2004 - 11.2005
Procurement Manager - IT
Capgemini
01.2001 - 01.2004
Procurement Team Leader - IT
Capgemini
01.1998 - 01.2001
Procurement Analyst - IT
Capgemini
01.1996 - 01.1998
Assistant Accountant
Capgemini
01.1994 - 01.1996
Various administration roles
Capgemini
01.1988 - 01.1994
Team Leader
LONDON RESIDUARY BODY
01.1986 - 01.1988
Office Junior
GREATER LONDON COUNCIL
03.1985 - 01.1986
BTEC - Business Studies
Southwark College
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