1. Raj NeelakantanAutumn 2014

2. Group Category Manager (Interim) MRO, KierCategory Manager PlantConsolidated the previously un-managed M&E Category for Kier Group CentralProcurement team. Developed a Category Management Plan and generated strategysupport through internal stakeholder engagement.Canvassed all divisions with an M&E interest Kier Construction, Kier Infrastructure,KME and Kier Major Projects to draw out spend profiles and supplier basespecifications.Worked with all of the above divisions and 4 key players in the UK Plant Hire businessto aid the creation of a Plant Desk supported by implants from the supplier base. Total Spend on M&E - 400M, Reporting to CPO Plant Spend - 30MJan June 2014 3. Global Commodity Manager & PMO - BDR GroupProcurement Lead ECO Project Baxi UKManaged the commodities of Brass Components (23M), Injection Mouldings (19.5M)and Wiring Harnesses (12M) and delivered a global preferred supplier strategyProvided procurement lead for the ECO Project by closing contracts with suppliers for leadgeneration, software, call centre services, compliance, EPC checking and boiler installation Total Spend - 89M Reporting to the CPOJan 2012 Oct 2013Consolidated a spend of 34M on the Renewable Energy sector by appointing groupsuppliers for flat plate collectors, solar thermal tubes, pump stations and mounting systemsDeveloped a PMO role bridging the executive board, local procurement, commoditymanagement teams and external consultancies delivering unity across sites based inUK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey, China and BeneluxSet the standard for an effective RFQ process while selecting a partner supplier for MVHRDrafted purchasing deliverables and ran workshops for the New Product Creation Process 4. Interim Lead Category Manager - Building Fabric & FinishesCarillionManaged the high profile categories of Architectural Metalwork (12M), Joinery andCarpentry (14M), Flooring & Tiling (13M) and Industrial Equipment (5M) for one ofUKs largest construction companies delivering savings of 300KDeveloped and promoted Category Management strategy and Supplier rationalisationthrough highly independent regional operational cell teams by extensive and high levelstakeholder engagement and RACI matrix deploymentAided the integration of EAGA Renewable Energy with Carillion Energy Services Spend 44M Part of a 5 man Team managing a 280M Spend Reported to Global Head of Category, COOApr Dec 2011 5. Procurement & Supply Chain Manager InterimThames Water (TWUL)Enabled TWUL to outsource the management of The Adoption of Private Sewers andLateral Drains following legislation which came into force on the 1st of Oct 2011Key actions Communications to internal and external stake holders Preparation of the procurement process to OJEU regulations Launch of PQQ, RFQ, collection of responses and preparation of long / short lists Preparation, anonymising and communication of responses to Bidders Questions Organising and conducting a Bidders Day to provide a fair and open dialogue Setting up of cross-functional teams to asses and mark bids to arrive at supplier selection Spend 500M Part of a 5-man team reporting to the BoardDec 2010 Apr 2011 6. Purchasing Manager InterimBritish Gas (Centrica)Fulfilled role of cover for absent Category Manager for Gas and Electrical sparesbought by British Gas to service 12M UK customersManaged CHI (Central Heating) suppliers like Grundfos, Kingspan, Interpart andStelradESD (Electrical Services) suppliers like Whirlpool, Hoover, Indesit, Bosch and MieleControlled a volatile internal stakeholder situation through effective management of a 2.2Mspend on Workwear Spend 120M and Board Level reporting Part of a strategic 12 man teamAug Dec 2010Contributed to the harmonisation of the new Smart Metering business into the Supply Chain 7. Jan Aug 2010Purchasing Manager InterimHeatrae Sadia (Baxi UK)Managed the Procurement Dept. in the absence of the Purchasing Manager and key staffprocuring prime raw materials such as Steel, PU Foam, Copper sheet & Pipe and FittingsConducted VA / VE exercises using cross-functional teams to deliver 200K savingsthough size, weight, power and materials reviewsProvided Procurement input for NPD projects through sourcing, prototyping and designHandled key supplier transition programs in the areas of pressed, turned, injection mouldingand factored assembly components while keeping productions lines rolling. Promoted the LCCsourcing strategy through imports from Malaysia and Poland Reported to MD, Purchasing Manager Spend 25M Savings 200K Team of 4 Buyers 8. Jan Dec 2009Strategic Procurement Lead InterimRockwell Automation EuropeManaged a Cost Reduction and Supplier rationalisation drive to deliver an Integrated SupplyModel based at client sites Perkins Caterpillar, Coca Cola, Royal Mint, J & J, SCA Packaging inthe MRO area identifying a 300K SavingIntroduced and developed Category Management, product taxonomy and helped implementa Procurement & Stock Control systemWorked with the Business Development team to visit and canvas prospective clientsProvided professional input and worked with legal and finance teams to create a fresh set ofPurchasing Ts & Cs to meet the requirements of governance in an emerging business model Spend 12M with 250 suppliers Reported to Head of Purchasing, EMEA Team of 7 buyers and specialists 9. Purchasing Manager - InterimMonteray - BT Facilites ManagementMobilised Monterays procurement transition from JV to EOManaged agreement novation for Waste management, PAT Testing, Pest Control, MobilePhones, Fleet Management & Fuel CardsSourced partners for the supply of Building Management Systems, Lifts, AsbestosRemoval, Plant & Tool Hire, E&M , PPE & Janitorial, Occupational HealthEnhanced risk management via a robust Supplier Vetting & Control Procedure anddelivered improvements to Working Capital through better Payment Terms Spend 31M Delivered a Savings of 250K Transformation Team reporting to CEOJul Dec 2008Monteray An Enabling Org. born out of JV between Balfour Beatty, Carillion, Reliance IS and MITIE 10. Head of ProcurementERIKS Integrated SolutionsProvided strategic sourcing solutions to leading Blue Chip clients in the Food & Beverage,Aerospace, Pharmaceutical and Building Materials industries through an IntegratedProcurement and Engineering Stores management offering Generated 1.6M savings in Supplierrebates Mobilised the ERIKS Electrical Service Centrewith 10K SKUs Launched a 25K SKU Tools Catalogue todrive Private Label sales 11 direct reports including 5 Category Managers, 240 indirect buyers Reported to ERIKS UK Board (formerly WYKO) Spend on Goods for Resale - 61M2006 - 2008 Created the 1.1M Industrial Hoses Servicethrough Category Management Consolidated the Fasteners & FixingsCategory Delivered a 1M re-branding exercisethrough partner suppliers 11. European MRO LeadGroupe Saint-GobainResponsibility for the MRO Category across multiple manufacturing verticals Glass,Ceramics, Plastics, Quartz, Pipelines, Building Materials Spend 250M Advisory role 1,500 European Sites Reported to CPO at Group Level2001 - 2006Drove innovative relationships with global air compressor manufacturers resulting inAir-over-Fence becoming a utilityManaged MRO for UK sites via 5 key 1st tier Suppliers and facilitated their presence innew European markets through Group agreements and stake holder management 12. UK Head of PurchasingSaint-Gobain Abrasives LtdManaged Directs and Indirect spend across 11 UK sitesHeld responsibility for Group Procurement Strategy, Outsourcing, Facilities ManagementEfficiently procured Raw materials Aluminium Oxide, Silicon Carbide, Polymer resin,Organic and Synthetic rubber, Naphthalene and Alloy powders from world marketsIntroduced and encouraged SRM, CSR, Risk management, Sarbanes Oxley compliance,Waste reduction, 5S, KanBanKey Super User for RTC / P2P process during SAP implementation Spend 45M Managed 13 Site level Buyers, 3 Material Controllers Reported to Board2001 - 2006 13. Chief Buyer, PMOTuberex Ltd (FINELIST Group)Controlled supply chain for raw materials and sub assemblies in Aluminised , Mild andStainless steels, Castings and Forgings from UK, Italy, Canada and IndiaManaged capital re-investment projects creating machinery, new assembly lines andautomated warehouseResponsibility for Quality Assurance, Statistical Process Control, Kaizen activitySet up Catalytic Converter assembly line in response to emerging marketHandled 1st Tier OEM customers JCB, AGCO, Metrocab andUK Aftermarket and 2nd Tier Automotive Kwikfit, ATS, Federal Moghul, Unipart, Arvin Spend 3M Managed a team of 3 Reported to Board1992 - 2001 14. FoundationBorn, educated and lived in Mumbai for 25 yearsNaturalised UK Citizen since 1993Apprentice Machinist and Fitter in Chennai (1985-86)Mechanical Engineering Draughtsman (1986 1991)Automotive Product & Tool Design, TroubleshootingNew Product Introduction1986 - 1991 15. ThanksFor more detail, please refer to standard Word document CV