Fabian Gillgower

UK Head of Procurement

Southampton, England, United Kingdom

About

I am a commercially driven Procurement and Supply Chain professional with cross‑disciplinary experience spanning Procurement, Inventory Management, Quality Assurance, and Mechanical, Structural, and Architectural Engineering. I specialise in delivering measurable business value, from cost savings and cost avoidance to risk reduction, revenue generation, and process optimisation, by turning complex data into clear, actionable decisions. I have a strong track record of leading structured improvement initiatives that don’t just look good on paper, but deliver sustainable, real‑world results. Highly analytical by nature, I thrive on performance metrics, insight, and continuous improvement. I bring a disciplined, practical mindset to everything I do, focused on execution, accountability, and outcomes. Driven, reflective, and ambitious, I am committed to constant self‑development and to continually raising both my own standards and the impact I deliver.

Experience

  • Volution Ventilation UK (4 yrs 11 mos)
    • UK Head of Procurement
      May 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

    • UK Group Direct Procurement Manager
      Sep 2021 - Apr 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • VES Ltd ()
    • Head of Procurement/Supply Chain, Inventory & Quality Assurance
      Jul 2018 - Jun 2021 · 3 yrs

    • Strategic Procurement & Quality Assurance Manager
      Jul 2017 - Jun 2018 · 1 yr

  • Procurement & Supply Chain Manager at Kelvion
    Jan 2014 - May 2017 · 3 yrs 5 mos

  • VES Andover Limited (8 yrs 11 mos)
    • Procurement & Inventory Manager
      Oct 2009 - Jan 2014 · 4 yrs 4 mos

    • Quality Assurance & Inventory Manager
      Sep 2007 - Sep 2009 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    • Quality Assurance Manager
      Jul 2005 - Aug 2007 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Customer Service Officer at South West Trains Ltd
    Nov 2002 - Mar 2005 · 2 yrs 5 mos