Anilkumar Kalayan Email & Phone Number

Currently heading up procurement for BT Communication Services in SA. Part of British Telecoms in the UK. Areas of responsibility is to ensure that we have the right strategic partnerships in place for region, manage suppliers, manage spend and minimise cost. I also work closely with the global procurement team as our region is part of the AMEA region. I am a focused and proactive purchasing professional with experience in developing process improvement plans which result in cost savings, process efficiency gains and increased customer satisfaction levels. Skilled in conducting strategic negotiations, supplier selection, and management while proactively evaluate corporate needs and establish guidelines for improving tracking purchasing spend. Establish strategic vendor/supplier relationships to develop performance base low cost solutions and negotiation win-win agreements. Managed a Networks budget of R8 Billion whilst employed at MTN SA.Work closely at all levels of management within the Company to determine needs, develop strategies, plan and provide procurement sources in support of those needs.Proven procurement, sourcing, tender and contracting skills of a combination of twenty five years experience in manufacturing, sourcing, purchasing, telecommunications and cost-reduction.Core Competencies:- Commodities Purchasing - Cross Functional Sourcing Teams - Strategic Sourcing - Contract Negotiations - Problem Analysis & resolution Key Contributions:- Saved an average of R176 million at Neotel for the last fiscal year.- Managed RFP process for Network Technology that yielded savings of R176 million for fiscal year 2010/11. - Spearheaded several process improvement initiatives, which optimized operations; obtained buy-in from management to implement new processes.- Conducted presentations to business units that described and explained Procurement and Strategic Sourcing function to the business.Would like to complete my MCIPS Certification soon.

Listed skills include Outsourcing, Forecasting, Procurement, Wireless, and 23 others.