Neeraj Pant

Experience

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  MINDA

  Jul 2008 - Apr 2009

  Purchase Executive

  Development of new tools and components. Providing comp. cost, negotiation with vendor, development time reduction and providing additional manufacturing facilities. Formed a Cross Functional Team to upload the weekly schedules on the internet through our website

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  Wipro

  Apr 2009 - Aug 2011

  Senior Executive

  Responsible for APAC procurement for Wipro Technologies, managed the procurement needs for the Professional Services (including HR, L&D, Marketing, Consulting) and complete Facility Management Services.Successfully achieved Cost Saving $4M over a period of 2 year (FY 09-11) by Contract Negotiations and Price benchmarking across all Professional services categories.

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  BlackRock

  Aug 2011 - May 2015

  Senior Analyst

  Responsible for BlackRock’s procurement needs in the areas of Professional Services (HR, Consulting, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Tax and Advisory); Contingent Workforce, Facilities Management Services; Real-estate, Travel, Transport, Annual Maintenance Contracts, House Keeping, Cafeteria and Material Supplies.Responsible for strategic category management with respect to cost savings, statutory and regulatory compliance and keeping senior leadership informed of any red flags.Analyzing category data on regular basis and keeping operations involved about any opportunity found as per such analysis, towards supplier base, spend, scope, KPIs, service, consolidation, compliance, risk mitigation etc. Show less

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  BT Sourced

  Feb 2016 - Nov 2021

  Accountable for the creation and delivery of L2 category plans and sourcing activities, through planning and execution of sourcing, bid support, supplier and risk management activities.Building and maintaining category expertise, applied best practices around sourcing approach, supplier selection, total cost of ownership and negotiation tactics.Collaborated with regional and industry teams, executed and delivered category plans & sourcing activities against key metrics, ensured relevance and adoption to each business units and vertical.Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to deliver the business objectives and key transformational programs.Managed and developed the capability of direct reports and supported functional development in the UK and India region.Managed relationships with key suppliers, negotiated commercial and contractual arrangements utilizing the latest contracting tools, templates and terms and conditions, ensured required performance and contractual obligations are met, while incorporating innovative improvement initiatives. Show less

  • Procurement Manager - Professional Services

    Feb 2021 - Nov 2021

  • Procurement Manager – L&D Category - Group Lead

    Jul 2019 - Feb 2021

  • Senior Buyer – HR Service/L&D Category - UK Lead

    Feb 2016 - Jun 2019
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  Commonwealth Bank

  Dec 2021 - now

  Leading the Non-IT global procurement team based in India.Category owner for Professional Services (including Consulting & Labour, HR Services).Delivering on agreed targets and objectives through the implementation of strategic or tactical procurement strategies/plans.Developing effective performance management strategies across all sub-categories and major suppliers in line with the Supplier Governance Framework and in collaboration with the key business owners.Interacting directly with business leaders to develop, manage and execute the agreed integration and procurement strategies. Show less

  • Senior Manager - Banking & Corporate Services Procurement

    May 2023 - now

  • Senior Manager - Professional Services and Resourcing

    Dec 2021 - May 2023