Procurement Officer at Bubbly Agent (2024-11 – Present)
Contract-based procurement role focused on spend analysis, inventory management, procurement process optimization, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Performed in-depth spend analysis to uncover cost-saving opportunities, improve supplier negotiations, and support strategic sourcing decisions, contributing to a more efficient procurement cycle.
- Created and maintained item master data with a high level of accuracy, ensuring seamless integration across procurement, inventory, and production planning systems.
- Led strategic procurement initiatives using ABC analysis, prioritizing high-impact items for tighter controls and supplier management, improving procurement efficiency and reducing stockouts.
- Led inventory management initiatives, optimizing stock levels, minimizing holding costs, and preventing stockouts through effective demand planning and reorder point strategies.
- Prepared and coordinated monthly production forecasts in collaboration with planning and operations teams, aligning procurement timelines with manufacturing needs to avoid delays.
- Drafted and implemented procurement policies and procedures, improving compliance, standardizing practices, and ensuring alignment with company goals and regulatory requirements.
- Utilized ERP and procurement tools to streamline purchasing workflows, enhance data visibility, and support informed, data-driven procurement decisions.
- Performed root cause analysis on procurement inefficiencies, using data visualization and KPIs to identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions with measurable impact.
- Delivered training sessions on new procurement processes and systems, empowering cross-functional teams to adopt best practices and drive continuous improvement.
Supply Chain Officer at Technology Integrated Solutions (2022-01 – 2024-07)
Comprehensive supply chain management role encompassing inventory control, spend analysis, procurement process management, vendor relationships, and compliance reporting.
- Inventory Control & Optimization: Executed inventory control measures to minimize stock holding while maximizing stock, optimizing inventory management strategy, and improving customer service levels. Rationalized inventory and maximized available working capital for reinvestment in faster-moving inventory.
- Spend Analysis & product categorization: Conducted detailed spend analysis to identify high-impact cost-saving opportunities and improve procurement efficiency. Implemented multiple classification to prioritize inventory management efforts, optimize stock levels, and ensure strategic focus on high-value, high-velocity products.
- Procurement Process Management: Ensured requisitions were verified and specifications were accurate before sourcing quotations and issued purchase orders. Managed supplier databases, sourcing suppliers from the supplier database, and facilitating procurement processes efficiently.
- Vendor Relationships & Negotiations: Established strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiating favorable contracts for better price and value. Managed the purchasing of goods (both locally sourced and imported), ensuring the shipment and receipt of goods were handled and stored properly.
- Bid & Quotation Management: Coordinated the procurement of goods and services by processing RFQs, ensuring specifications were complete for supplier quotations. Worked closely with senior managers to obtain nominations for Bid Specification and Evaluation Committees.
- Supplier Database Management: Managed and updated the supplier database for project-based procurement, ensuring rotation and diversity in suppliers.
- Cost Analysis & Market Trends: Analyzed purchase costs and aligned them with best practices using procurement portal. Monitored market trends to anticipate changes in supply and demand dynamics.
- Reporting & Compliance: Reported on outstanding requisitions, irregular expenditures, and system challenges. Ensured that invoices exceeding the 30-day payment requirement were promptly reported. Managed progress reports for procurement of capital items and facility projects.
Procurement Consultant at Twiga Consulting (2020-08 – 2021-11)
Consulting services in procurement and supply chain management with focus on sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, vendor management, and project delivery.
- Provided consulting services in procurement and supply chain management, focusing on sourcing strategies and supplier negotiation's
- Assisted clients in optimizing their procurement processes and enhancing supplier relationships
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, enhancing project efficiency
- Implemented project management tools, increasing task visibility
- Conducted risk assessments, reducing project-related issues
- Presented project updates to executives, driving informed decisions
- Supported change management, ensuring smooth transitions
- Gathered and analyzed feedback, improving project outcomes
- Managed project timelines, delivering 95% on-time completion
- Identify if new vendor testing occurs and the formal process that is used
- Provided a list of registered IT vendors
- Identified performance of existing vendors, update list and communicate with team
- Ensured that vendor agreements / SLAs are in line and are aspects covered in the contracts
- Reviewed RFQ process and ensure documents are approved and aligned with NPL Procurement
- Ensured the Software licensing agreements / SLAs are in line and are aspects covered in the contracts
- Ensured SLA meetings take place with the evidence of the minutes (for potential disputes)
Supply Chain Assistant at Sibanye (2011-11 – 2020-06)
Entry-level supply chain operations role supporting inventory management, order processing, vendor communication, and cost-saving initiatives.
- Supported supply chain operations by assisting in inventory management, order processing, and vendor communication
- Gained foundational experience in procurement and logistics, contributing to efficient supply chain practices
- Negotiated payment terms with suppliers to enhance cash flow management.
- Designed and implemented cost-saving initiatives in no way that compromised quality or service.
- Ensured that all purchasing activities were conducted in full compliance with relevant legal regulations and ethical standards.
- Reconciled all invoices and delivery reports discrepancies with suppliers.
- Monitored order status in real time and promptly informed all parties of any delays or issues.
- Conducted purchase order reviews for accuracy and in accordance organizational policy.
- Scheduled deliveries using analysis of project timelines and priority needs.
- Fostered strong relations with vendors to ensure good reliability and efficiency.
- Coordinated with the departments to evaluate their needs and specifications for procurement.
- Evaluated supplier performance in terms of quality, price, and delivery.
- This involved sourcing of new suppliers and assessment of their potentials to fulfil their organizational needs.
- Recommended enhancement in the process for smooth operations of procurement.
- Updated the procurement record in database systems for easy access and reference.
- Managed supplier relationships and negotiated contracts to ensure purchasing decisions were cost-effective.
