Damaries Maremela

Procurement professional and CIPS member with over seven years of experience delivering end-to-end sourcing, procurement, supplier management, contract administration, and procurement governance across diverse procurement categories. Proven expertise in executing RFQ & RFP processes, supplier selection, commercial cost analysis, spend reporting, contract lifecycle management, procurement compliance, and stakeholder engagement. Experienced in supporting procurement budgets, analysing supplier cost breakdowns, preparing procurement reports, and driving sourcing initiatives that deliver measurable commercial value.

Demonstrated success negotiating supplier agreements that generated over R1.2 million in annual savings while improving procurement governance and audit readiness. Recently completed the CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply and committed to delivering operational excellence within a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

PROCUREMENT ADMINISTRATOR - MOWANA PROPERTIES - Centurion, South Africa

(2018-01)

Lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities across multiple procurement categories including facilities management, soft services, security, IT, office equipment, marketing, and CAPEX projects. Support procurement planning, supplier management, commercial evaluations, procurement reporting, contract administration, procurement governance, and supplier performance while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and delivering value for money.

• Execute end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities through RFQ/RFP processes, supplier engagement, commercial evaluations, negotiations, and recommendation reporting
• Conduct supplier market research, spend analysis, pricing benchmarking, and total cost of ownership assessments to support sourcing decisions
• Manage supplier registration, qualification, onboarding, compliance verification, master data maintenance, and supplier deactivation where required
• Maintain procurement documentation and audit-ready packs including quotes, scoring sheets, approvals, contracts, and compliance evidence
• Coordinate with Finance, Facilities, Operations, IT, Marketing, and Office Management to resolve PO/invoice mismatches, expedite orders, and ensure timely delivery
• Track supplier performance using structured evaluation inputs from facilities/building managers and escalate recurring issues
• Drive procurement governance by ensuring policy adherence, process consistency, and transparent decision-making
• Develop and maintain procurement trackers and dashboards (Teams, Excel) to monitor RFQ progress, supplier activity, and workload visibility
• Provide leadership and mentorship to three Procurement Administrators and one graduate, strengthening team capability and process discipline
• Support internal and external audit processes through accurate documentation management and compliance alignment

LOGISTICS INTERN - DB SCHENKER - Johannesburg, South Africa

(2017-01 - 2018-12)

Supported logistics operations including inbound/outbound processing, inventory management, order fulfilment, and warehouse documentation. Contributed to accuracy, workflow optimisation, and SAP-driven materials control.

• Processed inbound/outbound goods using SAP, including receiving, returns, picking, packing, and dispatch
• Completed cyclical stock counts, reconciled variances, and maintained accurate inventory records
• Captured orders in ISA Store, updated reports in Excel, and ensured accurate documentation flow
• Supported inventory controls by printing requisitions, recording stock movements, and monitoring warehouse activity
• Contributed to warehouse process improvement by creating SOPs for new product receipt workflows
• Led a team of ten staff as project leader during an inventory receiving initiative

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT INTERN - THE INNOVATION HUB - Pretoria, South Africa

(2016-01 - 2017-12)

Supported public-sector procurement processes including quotation sourcing, supplier evaluation, compliance checking, and documentation management. Assisted with bid committee coordination and procurement governance.

• Prepared and issued RFQs, sourced quotations, and facilitated procurement for transactions below R10,000 and R10,000–R500,000 categories
• Prepare comparative cost analysis, evaluate supplier quotations, and compile detailed commercial recommendations
• Support procurement budget planning by monitoring procurement expenditure and supplier costs
• Maintain procurement documentation, contracts, evaluation reports, approvals, and compliance records
• Evaluated quotations above R30,000, verified compliance, matched invoices to POs, and reconciled contract payments
• Compile daily, weekly, and monthly procurement reports, spend reports, supplier performance reports, and procurement dashboards
• Collaborate with Finance, Facilities, IT, Operations, Marketing, and suppliers to resolve procurement escalations and purchasing issues
• Conducted supplier performance reviews and documented outcomes for ongoing monitoring
• Monitor supplier performance, evaluate service delivery, and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide leadership and mentorship to three Procurement Administrators and one graduate while promoting procurement governance and compliance

CIPS Level 4 Diploma - Procurement and Supply - Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (2026-12)

Baccalaureus Technologiae (BTech) - Logistics - Tshwane University of Technology (2016-12)

National Diploma - Logistics - Tshwane University of Technology (2014-12)

National Senior Certificate - Matric - St Gregoris College (2011-12)