Pietersen Kobus

Seasoned Supply Chain professional with 31 years spanning Procurement, Logistics, Category Management and Project Procurement. Delivers measurable cost savings through advanced negotiations, TCO modelling and strategic sourcing. Proven track record managing high-value contracts across energy and mining sectors.

Supply Chain Department - Arnotpowerstation

(1992-06 - 1992-12)

• Gained foundational supply chain exposure at Arnot Power Station

Trainee, Central shipping department - Eskom Megawatt Park - Megawatt Park

(1993-06 - 1994-01)

• Completed trainee rotation in Eskom Megawatt Park's central shipping and logistics department

Central Shipping Department - Eskom - Megawatt Park

(1994-01 - 1994-07)

Permanent employed and active in the Central shipping department for 6 Months.

• Managed shipping and imports coordination within Eskom's Central Shipping Department

GBM Finance Department - Eskom - Megawatt Park

(1994-01 - 1994-03)

Worked in the GBM Finance department for two months.

• Supported GBM Finance Department at Eskom with procurement and financial processes

Senior Procurement Advisor - Eskom - Simmerpan & Megawatt Park

(1994-08 - 1999-05)

Active in the Purchasing department responsible for project procurement and ad hoc procurement for Eskom's High Voltage Protection, Telecommunication and Engineering Departments.

• Provided senior procurement advisory services at Eskom covering sourcing strategy, negotiations and contract management

Regional Procurement Manager - Eskom - Transmission Division

(1999-05 - 2005-01)

• Oversaw regional procurement operations at Eskom, managing purchasing, logistics and supplier relationships across multiple sites

Capital Procurement Manager - Eskom - Transmission Division

(2005-01 - 2007-01)

• Led capital procurement function at Eskom, governing high-value project spend and contract establishment for infrastructure programmes

Cable and Conductor Commodity Manager - Eskom - entire Eskom

(2007-01 - 2008-01)

• Managed cable and conductor commodity category for Eskom, overseeing strategic sourcing, contracts and supplier performance

Procurement Consultant - Welman Consulting

(2008-01 - 2009-08)

Client: Eskom Distribution Division

• Delivered independent procurement consulting services to Welman Consulting clients across sourcing, contracts and logistics

Global Category Manager - Anglo American

(2009-08)

Projects & Services tower responsible for the subcategory mining services specifically responsible for all underground developments (new shafts, incline/decline developments) as well as mine related services (Mobile Crane Hire, Overhead Crane & maintenance) for Anglo Thermal Coal, Anglo Platinum and Kumba.

• Developed and executed global category strategies for Anglo American, driving group-wide cost savings and supplier consolidation
• Led cross-functional teams in advanced negotiations and forex hedging to manage commodity price and currency exposure
• Built supplier relationship management programs improving supplier performance and reducing supply chain risk globally

SIB Project Procurement Manager - Anglo American Platinum

(2012-01 - 2013-09)

Managed all Staying in Business Projects, managing 12 Procurement employees and responsible for R3.5Billion spend per annum.

• Delivered SIB project procurement strategy for Anglo American Platinum, aligning sourcing with capital project milestones
• Negotiated high-value contracts with key suppliers, reducing procurement lead times and optimising total cost of ownership
• Implemented procurement governance frameworks ensuring compliance with Anglo American Group standards

Project Procurement Manager - Rustenburg Platinum Mines - Mototolo, Modikwa, Mogalakwena (Limpopo)

(2013-09)

Responsible for all Stay in Business projects, infrastructure, Heavy Mining Equipment and social development projects with a total spend of over R4Billion per annum.

• Lead end-to-end project procurement for Rustenburg Platinum Mines, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery of capital materials
• Drive strategic sourcing and contract management initiatives, achieving significant cost reductions through TCO modelling
• Manage supplier relationships and tender evaluations, mitigating supply risk across complex mining project portfolios

Matric Certificate - Roodepoort High School (1989-01)

National Diploma - Purchasing management - Technikon Pretoria (1991-01 - 1993-11)

MDP - Management Development Programme - UNISA Business School (2005-01 - 2006-05)