
Mike Gurr
A highly experienced, CIPS qualified and European Business School trained, Category Manager with an excellent track record of... | London, England, United Kingdom
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Mike Gurr’s Expertise 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 performing teams - negotiation - stakeholder engagement - supplier risk mitigation and dispute management - bottom line savings delivery - supplier management (from strategic partners to commodity and niche suppliers) - procurement process - contract terms
Mike Gurr’s Current Industry Retired
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Gurr’s Prior Industry
Bt Group
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Siemens It Solutions And Services
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Atos It Solutions And Services
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Visa Cemea Holdings
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Visa Europe
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Dxc Technology
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Retired
Highly Experienced It Procurement Manager Experimenting With Early Retirement!
Wed Apr 01 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Present
Dxc Technology
Software Procurement Adviser
Sat Dec 01 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun Mar 01 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Visa Cemea Holdings
Executive
Wed Jan 01 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Present
Visa Europe
Sourcing Lead, Core It
Wed Jan 01 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Thu Nov 01 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Atos It Solutions And Services
Category Manager, Telco, Networks And Broadcast Services
Fri Jul 01 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sat Jun 01 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Siemens It Solutions And Services
Commodity Manager, Software And Professional Services
Wed Oct 01 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sat Oct 01 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bt Group
Commercial Manager
Sun Jul 01 2007 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun Jun 01 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bt Group
Software Procurement Manager
Mon Sep 01 2003 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun Jul 01 2007 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bt Group
Manager, Customer Systems
Sun Sep 01 2002 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Wed Oct 01 2003 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bt Group
Service Team Manager
Sun Aug 01 1999 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Thu Aug 01 2002 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)