Delon Pillay

• Evaluating sourcing procedures and presenting improvement strategies to senior management for approval.
• Analysing and calculating procurement costs and developing cost reduction strategies.
• Driving purchasing decisions based on cost and scenario analysis, as well as market trends.
• Collaborating with the procurement department to identify and pursue new supplier opportunities.
• Conducting market research, as well as creating cost estimates and forecasts.
• Estimating risks and applying risk minimizing techniques, as well as negotiating contracts that comply with
industry regulations.
• Maintaining strategic sourcing relationships and developing strong partnerships.

• Negotiating contracts with key suppliers, including costs and terms of supply, service, and quality.
• Ensure tenders and contracts are legally compliant, accurately articulate the needs to protect business
interests.

Develop, implement, and maintain the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process.
• Working collaboratively with senior management to co-develop new processes.
• Managing compliance and payment of invoices.

• Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
• • Assess, develop, reward and recruit resources, ensuring alignment with company culture, values, purpose,
  and strategy.
  • Plan resources on an annual basis based on business development.
  • Ensure readiness of the team to effectively achieve goals and personal growth.
  • Continually develop LEAN strategies for performance improvements through routine evaluations, audits, and
  performance reviews.
  • Maintain a high standard of employee relations through regular and formal interactions to ensure that Freys
  is an employer of choice and employees are aware of their obligations.

• Mentored junior team members enhancing their understanding of complex negotiation tactics contributing to their professional growth and increased department success.
• Standardized procurement policies company-wide to ensure consistency in vendor selection criteria achieving uniformity across all departments.
• Optimized inventory levels through demand forecasting and close collaboration with production teams, reducing stockouts and minimizing excess inventory costs.
• Aligned procurement strategy with corporate social responsibility initiatives by selecting ethical suppliers that adhered to labor and environmental standards, supporting the company''s long-term reputation.

• Mentored junior team members enhancing their understanding of complex negotiation tactics contributing to their professional growth and increased department success.
• Standardized procurement policies company-wide to ensure consistency in vendor selection criteria achieving uniformity across all departments.
• Optimized inventory levels through demand forecasting and close collaboration with production teams, reducing stockouts and minimizing excess inventory costs.
• Aligned procurement strategy with corporate social responsibility initiatives by selecting ethical suppliers that adhered to labor and environmental standards, supporting the company''s long-term reputation.
• Improved supplier lead times through ongoing communication and performance tracking, ensuring timely delivery of critical materials for production operations.
• Evaluated potential new suppliers by conducting thorough due diligence inquiries on their capabilities, capacities, and financial stability before engagement decisions were made.
• Negotiated favorable pricing and terms with suppliers, resulting in significant annual cost reductions.
• Introduced advanced analytics tools into procurement decision-making processes for improved visibility into spend patterns optimize resource allocation effectively.

• Responsible for the management of the full Supply Chain for the company
• Plan, develop, organize, direct, manage and evaluate the personnel, operations and budget of an organization’s supply chain
• Lead and manage purchasing, inventory control, forecasting, warehousing, transportation and other areas are required
• Develop analytics, systems and data management capabilities, including metrics and reports
• Direct the hiring, training, supervision, mentoring, and performance evaluations of staff
• Direct, coordinate, assign, monitor and review the work of individuals engaged in supply chain related duties
• Manage vendor relationships (e.g., third party logistics)
• Collaborate with staff, other departments, senior management, and decision makers to share information, problem solve, and to clarify management objectives
• Oversee organization wide management of the strategic sourcing, procurement, contracting, and evaluation of services
• Manage / coordinate operations planning process including supply forecasting, inventory management, and on time delivery
• Develop annual plans with prioritization and resourcing
• Develop and / or participate in the development of the supply chain strategy for the organization
• Manage and / or execute procurement related functions (e.g., develop and implement contract management and procurement frameworks, sourcing strategies, negotiate agreements, draft and manage contracts, etc.)
• Implement and adhere to transaction management best practices
• Monitor and analyse current trends in the marketplace
• Direct and manage corporate governance and regulatory compliance
• Identify and manage risk within the supply chain
• Address tactical and strategic supply chain issues
• Stay informed of advances in supply chain technology and approaches, and apply within the organization to improve supply chain processes
• Establish key performance indicators, monitor ongoing performance, and improve performance against set goals
• Develop and implement new systems, best practices, inventory control, demand planning, and other optimizations in order to grow the business
• Championed sustainability efforts within the organization''s procurement processes, increasing eco-friendly sourcing options where viable.
• Mitigated supply chain risks by developing contingency plans for critical material shortages or disruptions.
• Achieved cost savings by implementing strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations.
• Optimized working capital by negotiating favorable payment terms with vendors without compromising supplier relations or product quality.
• Reduced operational expenses by consolidating suppliers and leveraging economies of scale in purchasing agreements.

• Provide commercial leadership to the procurement team responsible for development and implementation of procurement strategies and cost reduction initiatives
• Identify key economic trends on portfolio covered supplier industry
• Develop portfolio focused key supplier cost models and update regularly
• Provide commercial leadership to procurement team and cross functional value team during the strategy development process
• Forecast consumption and usage as input to strategy development
• Develop and maintain preferred vendor lists
• Develop portfolio focused strategies and tactics for cost containment on strategic contracts
• Implement portfolio specific procurement strategies
• Measure portfolio TCO savings performance and supplier performance
• Monitor procurement strategy implementation from a commercial / contract point of view
• Design and administer the tender process
• Obtain adjudication power sign-off
• Undertake and commercial evaluation and adjudication of supplier bids and coordinates technical evaluation
• Agree supplier negotiation metrics with Procurement Lead and negotiates with successful tenderer in finalising all contract terms and conditions
• Manage price and scope changes, amendments and queries
• Increase contract base by motivating for contract establishment
• Pro-actively advise the Business Unit on inventory holding levels for commodities subject to statutory and / or other contractual changes
• Report on portfolio contract performance and supplier performance as well as contract performance and efficiencies including Contract spend and consumption
• Contract price escalation performance vs relevant price indices
• BEE spend
• Report on portfolio contract administration efficiency in line with annually agreed end-user service level agreements (SLAs)
• Ensure compliance to relevant legislation and ensure contract management support in terms of archiving, contract price adjustments and correspondence with regards to contracts
• Implement and monitor compliance on P2P controls framework
• Support the Procurement Lead
• Build sound relationships with end-users, key suppliers and materials managers
• Manage Buyer KPI's
• Manage Skills development
• Performance evaluations on quarterly basis
• Conflict Management
• Providing strategic guidance to Procurement Staff
• Fleet Management
• Reason for leaving: Company was restructuring Support Departments
• I was selected for retrenchment or re-deployment

• Supplier/Enterprise Development & Management
• Contracts negotiations & management
• Cost analysis
• Develop and implement Cost Saving strategies
• Negotiate Cost Avoidance
• Project Purchasing including RFQ, RFI
• Sourcing of commodities at the right price
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies
• Negotiate pricing with “big spend” suppliers
• Analysis all Price Change Notifications before submitting to Purchasing Manager
• Development & Management of BBBEE
• Report writing for management
• Special projects management
• SAP Super User & System Support management
• Developing and implementing policies n procedures
• Manage Project & Acquisition Quotations
• Manage total Cost of Ownership
• Manage total material spend (keep within targets)
• Reason for leaving: Offered a management position

• Procurement of Prototype parts and tooling
• Project Planning and co-ordination within the Procurement Dept
• Cost analysis of projects
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for Projects
• Report writing for management on projects
• Ensure that project timelines are met and adhered to
• Ensure all aspects of the project are within Parameters
• Drawing up material budgets for projects
• Project Risk management
• Develop and implement Cost Saving strategies
• Reason for leaving: Offered a new position

• Supplier Development & Management
• Contracts negotiations & management
• Cost analysis
• Develop and implement Cost Saving strategies
• Project Purchasing including RFQ, RFI
• Sourcing of commodities at the right price
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies
• Negotiate pricing
• Manage Engineering Changes with suppliers
• Critical part management
• Sourcing of development components
• Preparing documents for tenders and procurement board submissions
• Sourcing of new suppliers
• Risk management
• Reason for leaving: Due to personal reasons I relocated to KZN

• Reason for leaving: Better salary and more stability.

• Reason for leaving: Contract ended.

• Reason for leaving: Contract ended.

• Reason for leaving: Retrenched.

• Reason for leaving: Contract ended.