Guy Temple

Commander
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Director, EV Procurement & Supply Chain, bp Pulse at bp pulse

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Guy Temple is the Director of EV Procurement & Supply Chain at bp pulse, steering global strategy for one of bps core net-zero initiatives. He is an executive with extensive international experience in leading large-scale transformation projects, deploying change programs, and managing multi-billion dollar third-party spend. He holds an MBA from Arizona State University.

Described by colleagues as a "first-class consultant, " Guy is known for completing strategic projects with flair and building lasting business relationships.

He is a certified Professional SCRUM Product Owner, blending agile methodologies with his deep supply chain and procurement expertise.

Personality Overview

Candid & Clear

Very Quick

Risk-Taker

They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.  They are not focused on building rapport and relationships. They are very proud of what they do.

Topics They Care About

EV Infrastructure Growth
He actively posts about the launch of new ultra-fast charging sites and key partnerships, such as the one with Tesla, to expand bp pulse's network.
Supply Chain Transformation
His entire career focuses on improving and leading procurement and supply chain functions, previously managing multi-billion dollar spend for bp's North Sea operations.
Change Management
His profile highlights a rare blend of change management and organizational development capabilities, with experience leading diverse international teams through significant business improvements.

Media Appearances

Guy has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2023
Director, EV Procurement & Supply Chain, bp Pulse at bp pulse
1-2021 - 8-2023
Director, North Sea UK at bp
3-2017 - 12-2020
Delivery Director, Eastern Hemisphere at bp
10-2014 - 4-2017
Performance Manager at bp
4-2004 - 8-2011
Senior Managing Consultant and Operations Manager at Chaucer Group

Education

2012 - 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from W. P. Carey School of Business – Arizona State University
1999 - 2000
MSc from Sheffield Business School

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Insights For Selling To Guy

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak about competitive differentiation that your product offers
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship

DONT's

  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Guy is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Guy

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Guy move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Guy take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Guy

Personality Compatibility


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