Procurement Manager
Resume:
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name: Vinesh Jagaroo
I.D Number: 791**********
Marital Status: Single
Nationality: South African
Drivers License: Code 10
Telephone: 083*******
E-mail: ******.*******@*****.***
Linked In Bio:
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JAGAROO-66B6A68
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Commerce Degree. (UKZN
Westville-1998-2001) Majors in
Information Technology and Business
Management
Bachelor of Honors Degree in
Business Management. (UKZN
Westville-2002)
Charted Institute of Purchasing &
Supply: CIPS (2012-2013) Associate
Member, Purchasing,
Procurement/Acquisitions and
Contracts Management (CIPS).
CESA (Consulting Engineers South
Africa) FIDIC Contract Workshop
(2015)
Advanced Project Management -
Bytes People Solutions (2021)
Executive Summary
A Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) procurement executive with 19 years’ experience within procurement, manufacturing and the supply chain departments.
Holds a B.Com, CIPS certification & Honours Post-graduate Degree. I have extensive experience in Africa, both developed and developing markets in the fields of strategic sourcing, due diligence, commercial negotiation, category management and contract management. Led strategic initiatives with cross-functional teams in a complex matrix organizational structure across different geographic regions and successfully delivered on cost savings and operational excellence. Focus areas include, strategic planning, category management, category analysis and planning, contract Management, capital projects, spend Management, strategic sourcing, and project management. Responsible for executing the sourcing strategy for my respective commodity and ensuring delivery of the best procurement value and mitigation of supply risks. Experience in leading the vendor selection process, including the execution of RFPs, RFQs, and other sourcing activities. Negotiated contracts, terms and deadlines with vendors and suppliers to secure optimal terms and conditions. Proven experience of contract management with both local and global suppliers. My academic background, experience in the industry working with various global teams supports and underpins my focus on excellence and delivery. Programs used in my role are PowerBI, SAP,Excel & Powerpoint.
I relish challenges and enjoy working closely with different stakeholders and people from diverse backgrounds to generate value for business and obtain the possible results. I have a high level of emotional intelligence in terms of people engagement with a firm belief in leading by example and taking ownership and accountability for results.
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KEY SKILLS
Strategic sourcing
Category management
Spend analysis
Development and implementation of
sourcing strategies
Project management and execution
Leadership of cross-functional teams
Supplier relationship management
Governance & compliance
Contract management
SLA negotiations.
Change management
Supplier Relationship Management
Project management
Risk Management
Stakeholder Management
EXPERIENCE
EMPLOYER: Anhueuser Busch InBev, 65 Park Lane, Sandton Johannesburg.
POSITION: Zone Technology - Project Manager (Africa/South Africa) RESPONSIBILITIES: Expanded my experience within the Africa zone technical community. My role entails managing the portfolio target within various technical teams in our department, driving KPI adherence and performance. The average annual target was around an average of $12 Mio savings in value engineering savings amongst other technical KPIs and savings in effencies.This involves interaction with both global team and our local zone team. The role also involves project management & supporting the development and execution of technical innovation projects and commercial projects in Africa. With strong focus on supporting the execution of the innovation projects and being the point of interaction between the technical, commercial
& procurement teams...
DURATION: May 2021- Present
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EMPLOYER: Anhueuser Busch InBev, 56 Grosvenor Road, Bryanston POSITION: Commercial CapEx Manager (Africa/South Africa) RESPONSIBILITIES: I took on an additional category in the commercial capex space. The role involved looking after a spend base of under
$500k USD involving cooler equipment within Africa zone..Worked in cooperation with the Global Team to support the development and execution of category practices for commercial capex in Africa.
(Coolers, draughts and maintenance), including support of sourcing strategy definition, deployment and stakeholder alignment. Management of commercial CAPEX equipment procurement process, ensuring that trade marketing are equipped with best quality materials at best value. B E-Sourcing, training and implementation, as well as support. Allowing the business to align with as well as reach e- sourcing targets. Strategy & Go to market generation for Africa zone, detailing a road map that the function will follow in decision making
& purchasing. Maintenance of vendor relationship & Service level adherence, ensuring that quality standards are complied with. Ensured optimum trade visibility formal & Main market on trade channels.
Strong category focus on driving and supporting the execution of the sourcing projects and is the point of interaction between the Global / Regional Category Team. Responsible for executing the sourcing strategy for my respective commodity and ensuring delivery of the best procurement value and mitigation of supply risks. Worked with global director to introduce new international entrants in the current supply base. Responsible for developing BBBEE suppliers, driving supplier improvements and supplier growth for selected suppliers in the Africa Zone. Experience in leading the vendor selection process, including the execution of RFPs, RFQs, and other sourcing activities. Negotiated contracts, terms and deadlines with vendors and suppliers ACHIEVMENTS
2007 –Conceptualized &
implemented electronic audit trails
at ABI
2010 -Category Management Team
award for best performance for
quarter.
2011- ABI Quarterly Review. Team of
the year award - May 2011.
2013 – CIPS Certification
2015 – Fidic Contracting Certification,
CESA (Consulting Engineers South
Africa)
2017 – AB InBev White Belt
Certification
2018 – Lead and developed
contracting with suppliers through e
sign offs.
2019 – Agile Certification AB InBev
2021 – Project Management
Certification.
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REFERENCES
1. Dr Sanjay Premraj
(VP: Procurement Tiger Brands)
2. Gareth de Gee
(Global Sourcing Director Anheuser-
Busch InBev)
3. Desilan Pillay
Logistics Director Coca-
Cola Beverages South
Africa) (082-***-****
to secure optimal terms and conditions. Proven experience of contract management with both local and global suppliers.
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DURATION: Jan 2019- April 2021
REASON FOR LEAVING: Promotion
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EMPLOYER: Anhueuser Busch InBev, 65 Park Lane, Sandton POSITION: Procurement Manager Industrial CapEx (Africa/South Africa)
RESPONSIBILITIES: The role involved looking after a spend base of over $500k USD. With the introduction of Anheuser Busch InBev, I took over the role of the former SABMiller global sourcing team’s projects. Worked closely with global sourcing directors, local technical and site teams to support the development and execution for all industrial packaging projects, including support of sourcing strategy definition, deployment and stakeholder alignment in the industrial capex space such packaging, brewing, utilities and civils projects within Africa. Amongst these projects included introduction of new breweries in Africa(Greenfields & Brownfields Projects). Responsible for the development of Rfx tracking and indices. Strong project management drive within with internal technical teams to execute projects on short frames. With strong category focus the sourcing strategy drives and supported the execution of the sourcing projects and was the point of interaction between the global and zone category teams and technical teams. Spend Analysis amongst various packages. Strong focus on e auction execution. Responsible for executing the sourcing strategy for my respective commodity and ensuring delivery of the best procurement value and mitigation of supply risks. Responsible for developing BBBEE suppliers, driving supplier improvements and supplier growth for selected suppliers in the Africa Zone. Developing strategies to enhance value generation opportunities for both the suppliers and the business. Experience in leading the vendor selection process, including the execution of RFPs, RFQs, and other sourcing activities. Negotiated contracts, terms and deadlines with vendors and suppliers to secure optimal terms and conditions. Proven experience of contract management with both local and global suppliers in specialising in FIDIC contracting. DURATION: Jan 2017- April 2021.
REASON FOR LEAVING: Promotion
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EMPLOYER: SABMiller Procurement (Triumph Building), Park Lane, Sandton
POSITION: Regional Sourcing Specialist CapEx (Africa/South Africa) RESPONSIBILITIES: The role involved looking after a spend base of under $500k USD. Worked in cooperation with the Global and Regional Category Team to support the development and execution of category practices for the Industrial Capex space (Packaging, Brewing and civils projects), including support of sourcing strategy
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definition, deployment and stakeholder alignment and RFQ and project execution. With strong category focus the role involved supporting the execution of the industrial capex sourcing projects and is the point of interaction between the Global, Regional Category team and the and technical teams within Africa. Responsible for executing the sourcing strategy for my respective commodity and ensuring delivery of the best procurement value and mitigation of supply risks. Responsible for developing BBBEE suppliers, driving supplier improvements and supplier growth for selected suppliers in the Africa Zone. Developing strategies to enhance value generation opportunities for both the suppliers and the business. Experience in leading the vendor selection process, including the execution of RFPs, RFQs, and other sourcing activities. Negotiated contracts, terms and deadlines with vendors and suppliers to secure optimal terms and conditions. Proven experience of contract management with both local and global suppliers.
DURATION: Jan 2015- Dec 2016.
REASON FOR LEAVING: Lateral move
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EMPLOYER: SABMiller Procurement (Triumph Building), Park Lane, Sandton
POSITION: Commodity Specialist (M&MRO)
RESPONSIBILITIES: The role involved looking after a spend base of over $300k USD which encapsulated facilities management, such as security, canteens and building & maintenance and MRO (spares,PPE, lab equipment, consumables & chemicals. Ensured sustainable savings achieved through effective category and commodity management aligned with engineering strategies. Worked across all manufacturing and depot plants, focused in Africa for maximization of stakeholder engagement and building a centralized knowledge base for Africa. Supported the Global Category Manager with input for a three year plan and budget including quarterly savings forecast adjustment. Consult and support, together with the Regional Category Manager, in the developing of strategies including understanding requirements, industry analysis and economics. Support the MRP process, selection and implementation of suppliers, contract finalization, supplier development, material development, business continuity and projects.
Review measurement and tracking of internal performance within each spend category (MRO, Facilities and Security).
* Support the management of supplier compliance (focused on BBBEE and in Country Supplier development).
* Uphold internal and external policies, regulations and laws.
* Support country purchasing teams in resolving operational problems and in optimizing short term
* Accountable for managing working capital
* Accountable for the setup of vendors, material masters, contracts, the source list, determination of quotas, base plan calculations, standard prices, updating contract prices, tactical material requirements, PO releases, forex management, international sea
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freight and logistics, local logistics, storage management, payment and invoice resolution, invoice unblocking and resolution of supply issues
Provide support and consultation in terms of related strategy development and execution, risk management, supplier management and procurement services. Provide strong category and country understanding to add value.
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DURATION: April 2013- Dec 2014.
REASON FOR LEAVING: Promotion
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EMPLOYER: SAB COF (Digital House), Park Lane, Sandton POSITION: Procurement Analyst
RESPONSIBILITIES: Managed vendor creations and central repository for SAB supply base. Role involved interacting with various process owners across Commodity teams, Planning, NPD etc. I was responsible for the annual standard price updates on both packaging
& brewing teams. Also involved in setting up & maintaining contracts, source lists across different commodities and material creations for specific NPD projects. Identifying potential process problems via exception reports and pro-actively implementing corrective action and business processes. Extensive use of SAP regarding vendor masterdata.
DURATION: Aug 2011 – March 2013
REASON FOR LEAVING: Promotion
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EMPLOYER: ABI Head Office the soft drink division of SAB (Digital House), Park Lane, Sandton
POSITION: Category Planner
RESPONSIBILITIES: Promotional analyses, sales analyses & success stories on completed projects. Shopper Insights & data collation from customer projects within PNP/Spar outlets. Negotiate with customers on in store promos. Produce planograms that deliver support to channel strategies.
DURATION: Jan 2010 – July 2011
REASON FOR LEAVING: Promotion
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EMPLOYER: ABI Head Office the soft drink division of SAB (Digital House), Park Lane, Sandton
POSITION: Strategic Research Analyst
RESPONSIBILITIES: Forecasting on SKU’s, Budgets, Monthly Presentations to Channel Marketing Forum, Analysis & recommendations on National Promotions, Financials, and ad hoc analysis for directors on business performance. Strategy Analysis
(Sales Analysis, Cannibalisation tracking) and internet research & competitor information. Brand scorecard tracking.
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DURATION: June 2008 – Dec 2009
REASON FOR LEAVING: Lateral move
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EMPLOYER: ABI Head Office the soft drink division of SAB (Digital House), Park Lane, Sandton
POSITION: Marketing Database Controller
RESPONSIBILITIES: Managed Central repository for national promotions and supplier information HUB. Reports regarding Promotions, liaising with ABI National Account Managers, internal divisions & plants within the company and rectifying errors on National promotions/plant queries through analysis. Monitoring of daily sales, Trade Discounts & ABI’s pricelists.
DURATION: February 2005 – May 2008.
REASON FOR LEAVING: Promotion
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