Mitesh Rao APPADOO
Vacoas-Phoenix
Summary
Results-driven Supply Chain Professional known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in logistics coordination, inventory management, and procurement strategies. Excel in problem-solving, communication, and strategic planning to optimize supply chain operations. Ready to leverage these abilities to achieve operational excellence and meet organizational goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Category Manager - Technology (UK, IE and Africa)
Accenture
10.2023 - Current
- Lead local execution of global/regional Technology category strategy
- Align local targets with global objectives
- Manage and develop the local Procurement Plus Technology team
- Support business planning, budgeting, and strategic decisions
- Identify and pursue local sourcing opportunities
- Collaborate within global category community
- Drive strategic procurement initiatives and contract implementation
- Ensure compliance, risk management, and performance tracking
- Conduct market intelligence and supplier evaluations
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
- Promote value-added initiatives and stakeholder engagement
- Lead and support sourcing projects from initiation to contract
- Design RFPs and conduct competitive sourcing processes
- Implement supplier KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with local and global procurement teams and business stakeholders
- Budget: $250M
Procurement Manager
N-G Group
04.2020 - 09.2023
- Developed and enforced procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.
- Sourced and engaged reliable suppliers and vendors.
- Negotiated with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms.
- Reviewed existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility.
- Built and maintained long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and organizing and confirming delivery of goods and services.
- Performed risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.
- Controlled the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs within the Group.
- Led a team of 5 Procurement Officers.
- Budget: Rs. 2.5B
Supply Chain Manager
Mimbo Production Ltd
06.2018 - 04.2020
- Implemented and optimisation of the company's operations.
- Assisted in the development of ERP system - SAGE X3
- Negotiated contracts with frequent working suppliers like TetraPak, Smurfit Kappa.
- Coordinated projects for Pernod Ricard whisky plant, Sumol + Compal syrup plant and Vincente Gandía wine bottling plant in Cameroun.
- Established performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of factors affecting the supply chain.
- Developed and maintained detailed inventories of materials and supplies located in the company, at sites, and in the factory.
- Identified optimal shipment and transportation routes with attention to consolidation of warehousing and distribution.
- Participated as an advisory member of the product development team, providing information and guidance on availability and cost of supplies and materials.
- Monitored the performance of suppliers, assessing their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements; identified and qualified new suppliers in collaboration with other departments.
- Yearly budgeting of the procurement arm of the Group.
- Budget: € 20M
Spot Buyer
AB In Bev (Ex SAB Miller)
06.2015 - 06.2018
- Importer and exporter of primary brewing and secondary packaging materials for over 30 breweries located in 15 different African countries.
- Daily monitoring of orders with suppliers and customers to be proactive upon order management.
- Headed the implementation of their South African shared service whereby all orders above ZAR 500 shall be managed from Mauritius.
- Knowledge transfer, implemented processes, trained , developed and led a team of 5 team members (Junior Buyer, PO Creators and PO Follow up Specialists).
- Budget: € 2B
Education
MBA - General
University of Mauritius
Reduit01.2018
BSc (Hons) - Production and Operations Management
University of Mauritius
Reduit01.2014
Skills
- Category development
- Data analytics
- Supplier relationship management
- Warehouse operations
- Logistics management
- ERP systems proficiency
- Supply chain management
- Staff management
- Global procurement
- Price negotiation
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Category Manager - Technology (UK, IE and Africa)
Accenture
10.2023 - Current
Procurement Manager
N-G Group
04.2020 - 09.2023
Supply Chain Manager
Mimbo Production Ltd
06.2018 - 04.2020
Spot Buyer
AB In Bev (Ex SAB Miller)
06.2015 - 06.2018
MBA - General
University of Mauritius
BSc (Hons) - Production and Operations Management
University of Mauritius
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