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Curriculum Vitae

Suriapragasen Loganathan PillaySENIOR PROCUREMENT MANAGER

PERSONAL DETAILS

Surname Pillay

First names Suriapragasen Loganathan

Languages English

Physical location Republic of South Africa

Employment type Independent Contractor/Expat

Availability Immediate

Contact details +27 73424 6418 (mobile)+27 215552810 (landline)[email protected] (email)

EXECUTIVE OVERVIEWSenior Procurement ManagerA senior Supply chain/procurement manager, bringing more than 10 years of immense experience in Supply Chain Management with various companies in the engineering, manufacturing and mining industry, successfully fast tracked project procurement deliverables and deals with similar high volume procurement deliverables. Performes multi-faceted roles in the procurement sphere and the execution of strategic functions needed in the business development.Sourcing of key commodities, raw material and a wide variety of engineering equipment and components, both locally and internationally. Expert knowledge of services within the precision engineering and investment castings environments from motors to pumps, electrical and material handling equipment, mobidrives, and filtration equipment.

Compiling contracts, establishing annexures to a contract with special clauses into a contract, ammendments to contracts and approval from commercial auditing department. Experienced in contract management and service level agreements, reviews and updating of contract with new RFQ processes and pricing adjustments and all related procurement flows and legal conditions.A motivated, honest and dedicated individual who has the ability and drive to work on his own initiative and as part of a team. A lateral thinker with a view to the best and most cost effective solution/s and challenges given.

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EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONSSecondary qualifications Matric, Chatsworth High School

Other certificates National Diploma in Strategic Logistics Management, Damelin College, 2006

Computer Skills SAP – Level 3Ms ProjectBAANMs ExcelMs WordMs PowerPointKerridgeScalaSAGE version 6ORB FusionSYSPRO

Other Skills Strategic and Planning, Organising and execution skillAnalytical skillBusiness PlanningLeadershipAttention to detailBudgeting skillsBusiness writing skillsConflict ResolutionDecision MakingDelegation and prioritization skillManagement skillReport writing skillRisk Management and assessment

Behavioural Soft SkillsResults orientedAbility to work toward strict deadlinesAssertivenessInterpersonal skillsDiscretionIntegritySelf-discipline

INDUSTRY AND DOMAIN EXPOSURE


Industry: Mining Extensive

EngineeringEnergy

ExtensiveAdequate

Domain exposure: Procurement Extensive

Projects Extensive

Supply ChainLogistics

ExtensiveExtensive

Sales/Telesales Extensive

CAREER SUMMARYPeriod Company Position2013 – 2015 Komoto Copper Company S.A. Procurement Manager (Projects)

2011 – 2013 Katanga Mining Services Superintendent Engineering Procurement (Capital and Capex Projects)

2010 – 2011 Sulzer Pumps (Pty) Ltd Procurement

2008 – 2010 Sasol Nitro Procurement

1987 – 2007 Various Companies National Logistics ManagerSupply Chain ManagerNational Inventory ManagerParts ManagerWorkshop Sales SupervisorCounter and Telesales

CAREER HISTORY


Feb 2013 – Sep 2015 Komoto Copper Company S.A


Position held Procurement Manager (Projects)

Company & Operations Overview

A project, created to rehabilitate the copper mine by building a new SX Plant, EW 2 and 3, ROM Sag Mill, KOV Crusher with overland conveyor to the new ROM Sag Mill CM5, Roaster Plant 5, 2 new tailings projects, New Lime Plant, new CCD’s, Leach and Heap Leach 1 / 2and several water projects for process and potable water for the expanded plants. This also includes other smaller projects.

Role Overview Current responsibility is managing the projects procurement department, warehousing, transportation with haulers, negotiating the terms and conditions, finalizing the procurement contracts, and then managing the deliverables and schedules within each of the projects. Responsibilities also involve managing the warehousing personnel and inventories respectively through. Other duties include:Setting up KPI’s for the procurement and warehousing for projects department.Placing Policy and tender policy and procedure in place for the projects department.Major Duties and Responsibilities:Leadership

Setting vision, planning, setting goals and strategies, motivating and monitoring work performance of the supply team.

Set-up and establish work and supervisory schedules Understand the end-user needs and key issues to drive supply chain

performance of the team Mentor and coach team members

Reporting (Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly) Measure and report supply chain activities Analyze statistics to improve performance Set key performance indicators for department Attend and report to management meetings Attend and report management committee meeting Provide management report on daily issues, daily, weekly activities. High

risk item issues, challenges and successes including inventory value reporting

Provide summary reporting to general managerDrive Standards incorporating International Best Practice

Research and find international “Best Practices and Standards” Educate and train supervisors and staff on supply chain mission

requirements, policies and procedures. Ensure that team works to standard Ensure compliance with local and international legislation Develop relationships with local authorities, suppliers and other

stakeholders.Develop policies and procedures

Compliance and audit procedures Develop new policies and procedures in line with international standards Ensure Supply staff follow procedures to meet performance goals Final “sign off” of all Supply Standard Operating Procedures Educating department on relevant policies

Manage the Sections


Daily manage the workflow through each section; from procurement to issuing

Solve problems that are escalated to Supply manager Meet with supervisors and staff to set work load and performance

outcomes Manage and track the OSD process through meeting with key staff

regularly Chair the expediting meeting especially concerning high critical, set

resolutions in place and manage the “high risk” issues Check, authorise and sign of all tasks.jobs, projects and related

documentationRisk and Safety Management

Ensure staff, contractors and visitors to supply adhere to safety amd environmental standards (eg. Wearing the correct PPE required for the supply environment).

Lead and participate in the daily “toolbox”/safety meeting. Provide general Risk and Safety awareness

Performance Management Set vision for performance requirements Implement employee performance management process to ensure

optimum employee performance and take necessary corrective measures to remedy sub-standard work or behaviour

Train and equip the staff in required tasks and standardsAdministration

Ensure that section leaders and staff meet various administrative requirements

Oct 2011 - Feb 2013 Katangamining Mining Services

Position held Superintendent Engineering Procurement (Capital & Capex Projects)

Role Overview Responsibilities involved all aspects of supply chain management.Developed or contributed to fact-based strategy and plan per category or sub-category which takes into consideration both demand and supply-side considerations. Engaged where necessary with internal stakeholders in order to generate ideas and opportunities and ensure the final strategy and plan is aligned to satisfy business requirements. Conduct data collection and analysis activities relating to the execution of a category or sub-category strategic sourcing activity, identify potential risks, issues and opportunities and propose recommendations relating to these.Work with internal stakeholders to develop a robust demand forecast for a category or sub-category, also collecting and responding to internal customer’s feedback and supplier performance (based on defined KPI’s). Work with external suppliers and market analysts to understand market trends and cost drivers. Participate and in some cases lead and organize cross functional team working with internal stakeholders to identify category or sub-category improvement opportunities (i.e. driving TCO performance benefits).

Conducted sourcing, tendering activities and support negotiation activity relating to a category or sub-category in order to deliver contracting arrangements which deliver maximum value to company. Conduct the collection of metrics which


provide an accurate view of customer satisfaction and supplier performance/compliance for a small category or sub-category.Identify and recommend control action to senior category management team members and once approved, take responsibility for the implementation of the control actions in collaboration with suppliers and the Operations to improve performance using leading practice tools and techniques. Escalate performance issues as required.Developed and maintained relationships with existing suppliers and potentially new partners within the supply market for the category or sub-category to proactively maximize the delivery of value and safeguard the long term interests of company.

Ensure personal compliance to the company’s procurement policy and strategic sourcing methodology and provide continuous improvement feedback to the Enablement team when requested. Responsibilities also involved the following:Planning of procurement, inventory control, logistics and distribution

• All aspects of buying and supply logistics handling from factories• Supplier contracts and negotiations (FPA’s) in place.• Negotiate supplier pricing and quality and best delivery to site• Building relationships with suppliers• Transport coordination and contracts• Liaison with end users• Spare parts purchasing from Finland, Germany, Austria and Utrecht

and UK• Spare parts sales and supply to copper Mines, DRC and Zambia

offices• Warehouse organization and structure• Distribution to all mines in Africa• Project management• Monthly reporting at management meetings GMT and Global• Review meetings in KCC on targets and budgets• Crystal reporting to GMT• Handling all aspects of shipping, cargo and clearing and forward off

goods• Bill of materials on all equipment• Procurement of Engineering for Plant• Managing budgets and forecasting• Stock holding

Apr 2010 – Sep 2010 Sulzer Pumps

Position held Procurement (Special Project)

Role Overview All strategic sourcing and contracts managementDevelop or contribute to fact-based strategy and plan per category or sub-category which takes into consideration both demand and supply-side considerations. Engagement where necessary with internal stakeholders in order to generate ideas and opportunities and ensure the final strategy and plan is aligned to satisfy business requirements.

Conduct data collection and analysis activities relating to the execution of a


category or sub-category strategic sourcing activity, identify potential risks, issues and opportunities and propose recommendations relating to these. Work with internal stakeholders to develop a robust demand forecast for a category or sub-categoryWork with External suppliers and market analysts to understand market trends and cost driversConduct sourcing, tendering activities and support negotiation activity relating to a category or sub-category in order to deliver contracting arrangements which deliver maximum value to company.Conduct the collection of metrics which provide an accurate view of customer satisfaction and supplier performance/compliance for a small category or sub-categoryIdentify and recommend control action to senior category management team members and once approved, take responsibility for the implementation of the control actions in collaboration with suppliers and the Operations to improve performance using leading practice tools and techniques. Escalate performance issues as required.Develop and maintain relationships with existing suppliers and potentially new partners within the supply market for the category or sub-category to proactively maximize the delivery of value and safeguard the long term interests of company.Engage with internal stakeholders (i.e. Engineering, Technical, and Group Supply Chain Team) by collecting and responding to internal customer’s feedback & supplier performance (based on defined KPI’s). Participate and in some cases lead and organize cross functional team working with internal stakeholders to identify category or sub-category improvement opportunities (i.e. driving TCO performance benefits).

Ensure personal compliance to the company’s procurement policy and strategic sourcing methodology and provide continuous improvement feedback to the Enablement team when requested.Dealing with (Green Contracts)Dealing with engineering components as well as electrical and mechanicalResponsible for the complete tender process from RFI to RFQ as well as drawing up contracts and loading onto the Baan system.Vetting Vendors which include negotiations and vendor approvals.Weekly reports.Planning and ControlSet up office for team membersIdentify category owners off B.O.M.Request samplesDevelop preliminary conceptual schedule and processDevelop tender strategyPresentation on initial set up processTender Process 1 (Strategic Sourcing Process)Identify potential vendorsVendor list and selection for Request for Information


Identify initial documents to be sent out with RFISend out initial emails to express interestCollate email responsesFinalize list of potential suppliersCollate RFI responsesTender Process 2 (Prepare for RFO)Set up meeting with suppliers to submit drawingsDo price comparison sheetsCreate total value sheet (BEE/ISO/Price etc)Collect samples and quotes from vendorsNegotiate phase 1Create comparison schedule current vs newTender Process 3 (Final costs and Contract)Presentation for Stakeholders for approvalDo Bid award and reject lettersArrange meetings with vendorsCollection of drawings and samplesDo contract with annexuresDo Vendor MatrixEnsure signatures from ManagementTender Process CompletionUpdate vendor listing and pricesContracts in placeFinal presentation to Business Forum

Feb 2009 – Mar 2010 Sasol Nitro (Energy, Fuel, Chemical and Fertilizer Division)

Position held Procurement

Role Overview Develop or contribute to fact-based strategy and plan per category or sub-category which takes into consideration both demand and supply-side considerations. Engagement where necessary with internal stakeholders in order to generate ideas and opportunities and ensure the final strategy and plan is aligned to satisfy business requirements. Conduct data collection and analysis activities relating to the execution of a category or sub-category strategic sourcing activity, identify potential risks, issues and opportunities and propose recommendations relating to these.Work with internal stakeholders to develop a robust demand forecast for a category or sub-category. Work with External suppliers and market analysts to understand market trends and cost drivers.

Conduct sourcing, tendering activities and support negotiation activity relating to a category or sub-category in order to deliver contracting arrangements which deliver maximum value to company. Conduct the collection of metrics which provide an accurate view of customer satisfaction and supplier performance/compliance for a small category or sub-category. Identify and


recommend control action to senior category management team members and once approved, take responsibility for the implementation of the control actions in collaboration with suppliers and the Operations to improve performance using leading practice tools and techniquesEscalate performance issues as required.Develop and maintain relationships with existing suppliers and potentially new partners within the supply market for the category or sub-category to proactively maximize the delivery of value and safeguard the long term interests of company.Engage with internal stakeholders (i.e. Engineering, Technical, and Group Supply Chain Team) by collecting and responding to internal customer’s feedback & supplier performance (based on defined KPI’s). Participate and in some cases lead and organize cross functional team working with internal stakeholders to identify category or sub-category improvement opportunities (i.e. driving TCO performance benefits).Ensure personal compliance to the company’s procurement policy and strategic sourcing methodology and provide continuous improvement feedback to the Enablement team when requested. Other duties included:

Identify critical services and raw materialCost reduction and process improvementResponsible for the Tender process and setting up supplier interviewsNegotiate price, quality, delivery and term negotiationsDrawing up new contracts like NEC, Group ContractsContract management and Service Level reviewsAward to suppliersChange order process

Liaison with stake holders and other company entities and Sasol end usersInteracting to create correct workflows, Supplier interviews with stakeholders and Plant Managers and Engineers.SAP uploads, instructions and rice change ordersInterface with Supply and Demand ManagersDo supplier performance and trend analysisDo spend analysis.Responsible for contract renewals, tail end and spendCost containmentsLiaison with Group auditsAttend trading forum meetings weekly

Feb 2007 - Dec 2007 Sew Euro Drive

Position held National Logistics Manager

Company & Operations Overview

Gear Motors, Gearboxes and Automated Mining Industry

Achievements • Reduced dead stock• Stock holding of R60 million.

Jun 2004 – Jan 2007 Larox SA


Position held Supply Chain Manager

Responsibilities All aspect of supply chain management.

Oct 2001 – May 2004 Criterion Equipment (Pty) Ltd

Position held National Inventory Manager

Company & Operations Profile

Material Handling and Forklift Equipment

Responsibilities Responsible for National Parts Holdings, controlling of buying department, national stores and branches stock levels. Source parts from overseas and local suppliers. Manage 18 inventory staff and admin personal. Reduce stock holding on a national basis and sold dead stock to the value of R800 000

2000 – 2001 Goscor Industrial

Position held Parts Manager

Company & Operations Profile

Material Handling and Forklift Equipment

1997 - 2000 JWJ Mechanicals

Position held Parts Manager

1991 - 1997 Amalgamated Forklift Services

Position held Workshop Sales Supervisor

1987 - 1991 Criterion Equipment

Position held Counter and Telesales (Parts)

References available on request.


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