Casey-J Gibson

Procurement professional with experience in BOM, project, plant, and commercial purchasing within the automotive manufacturing industry. Skilled in supplier management, localization, cost reduction, sourcing, and commercial negotiations. Known for strong analytical capabilities, data-driven decision-making, and effective cross-functional collaboration that delivers sustainable business value.

Procurement Specialist at OPmobility (2025-12 – Present)

• Manage BOM, Plant, Commercial, and Project Purchasing activities for production-related commodities, ensuring continuity of supply, cost competitiveness, and project milestone achievement.
• Act as the primary procurement lead for all South African suppliers, managing supplier relationships, performance, negotiations, and development activities.
• Execute price adjustments and commercial negotiations supported by cost analysis, market benchmarking, and business case evaluations.
• Drive localization initiatives by identifying sourcing opportunities, evaluating suppliers, and supporting the transition of imported components to local supply chains.
• Identify, develop, and propose cost reduction projects through supplier negotiations, redesign opportunities, and sourcing strategies, with initiatives delivering projected annual savings exceeding ZAR 2 million.
• Support cross-functional project teams throughout the product lifecycle, coordinating sourcing activities, supplier readiness, cost tracking, and implementation timelines.
• Source, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers through technical, commercial, and risk assessments to improve cost, quality, and supply stability.
• Manage supplier documentation, compliance requirements, and contractual records in accordance with internal governance and audit standards.
• Support Capex initiatives through supplier quotations, investment analysis, and commercial evaluations to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Monitor supplier KPIs and resolve supply, quality, and commercial issues to ensure operational continuity and business performance.

Production Analyst at OPmobility (2024-01 – 2025-11)

• Supported cost optimization and continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis and process performance evaluation.
• Coordinated cross-functional projects, managed documentation, and tracked progress to ensure delivery of operational objectives.
• Analysed production and KPI data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Maintained controlled documentation and standardized processes in compliance with company and audit requirements.
• Supported project implementation, reporting, and stakeholder engagement across Production, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics functions.

B com in Strategic Management – Varsity College, PTA (2023)